Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
Technique Foundations 3
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: Technique Foundations 3
Overview
“To make the round shape of the ring, we first have to draw the circumference of the inside and outside diameters on the wax. Here you will see how it's done! ”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: Technique Foundations 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry. Learn how to use jeweler's wax to carve molds for original accessories that are ready to cast in metal.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Technique Foundations I cut the wax in half and after doing that, I sanded down all the sides flat because once you cut it, it's uneven using the drywall screen and now we have a flattish surface to work on. I want to make two lines that intersect, so I'll make a vertical line and a horizontal line and they'll intersect in the center. The easiest way to do this is by using your caliper... Inside diameter: 19 mm ...and finding out the width. It's 25 mm, so I'll divide that. 25 divided by 2 is 12.5 mm. On my caliper, I'll go to 12 and then try to get the 0.5 to meet up here. 12.5. The calip...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design
Alicia Goodwin
A course by Alicia Goodwin
Alicia Goodwin is a Chicago-based contemporary jeweler who specializes in wax carving. She discovered the art of jewelry-making as a child, but didn’t realize it was her true calling until years later while earning a degree in jewelry design. During her studies, she fell in love with the wax modeling technique, which allows her to easily explore new shapes, styles, and textures to craft truly unique accessories.
Several years after graduation, Alicia started her own jewelry line, Lingua Nigra, which is both a reflection of her influences and a look to the future. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with small designers as well as big-name brands, including Juicy Couture, Nine West, Vince Camuto, and Kate Spade. Her pieces have also been featured in the Divine Legacies in Black Jewelry collection at the National Ornamental Metal Museum of America.
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