Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
Cast and Finishing Touches 3
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
About the video: Cast and Finishing Touches 3
Overview
“The last step is to polish the metal pieces. Again, there are different options for this purpose. I will give you some tips and teach you the polishing technique I use. ”
In this video lesson Alicia Goodwin addresses the topic: Cast and Finishing Touches 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
“Now that I've gone through the sanding process using my roughest paper to the finest, gone in with the silicone wheel. I've also gone in with the split mandrel and the sanding paper on the inside of my ring I can start to polish. I started to polish a little bit. Using the Luxor polish. And also, a puff, If you're doing something really large, I don't recommend polishing on a flexible shaft or a split band drill unless you have amazing ventilation. just because it gets really dirty really quickly. I polish my rings on a polishing machine because it has a vacuum in the back. But not everybod...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
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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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