Wax Carving Techniques for Jewelry Design
A Brief Introduction to the History of Lost-Wax Casting
A course by Elsa Tierney , Jewelry Designer and Maker
About the video: A Brief Introduction to the History of Lost-Wax Casting
Overview
“In this lesson, I will give you an overview of the history of the ancient art of wax carving for lost-wax casting. I will tell you where the process originates, and how it has developed over time. ”
In this video lesson Elsa Tierney addresses the topic: A Brief Introduction to the History of Lost-Wax Casting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Wax Carving Techniques for Jewelry Design. Explore the ancient art of wax carving and discover creative techniques to design, measure, sculpt, size, and finish bespoke pieces of jewelry from scratch.
Partial transcription of the video
“ A Brief Introduction to the History of Lost-Wax Casting In this lesson, I'll talk you through the history of lost-wax casting. I'll also tell you about the significance of signet rings. The ancient process of lost-wax casting dates to 4,000 BC. The Egyptians bred specific types of bees for their wax and honey, and the bee goddess appears as a symbol in many cultures, jewellery, and artefacts. Many people ask me about the lost-wax casting process, and it's a difficult subject. Originally, this process would've been practised using a mould made from sand or clay. Since then, the process has...”
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Course summary for: Wax Carving Techniques for Jewelry Design
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Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design
Elsa Tierney
A course by Elsa Tierney
Elsa Tierney is a jewelry designer and maker specializing in lost wax casting for jewelry and sculptures. Her fascination with jewelry and artifacts from all around the world, or “treasure” as she would call them, was ignited from a young age on trips with her parents to London-based museums. As an adult, she decided to turn this passion into a career, receiving a degree in fine art and later, a National Diploma in Silversmithing & Allied Crafts from Sir John Cass School of Art & Design.
Her pieces incorporate influences from modern art that she combines with traditional jewelry-making methods. She is particularly proud of her marionette piece, which boasts the working attributes of a puppet on strings, but can also be worn as a necklace. Her work has been exhibited across the UK, and she is a two-time winner of the Bronze Goldsmiths Award in the 3D Modellers category. Other accolades include the Silver Goldsmiths Award in the QVC category in 2016 and Gold in the Raw Pearls category in 2015.
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