Jewelry I : 2nd Semester: Day 3

Warm Up - Shorten and write down the following Wax Carving Process Steps.

Wax Carving Process

Your final carved ring in wax must weigh less than 1.7 grams when finished.

Saw the width thickness that you want
Saw 2 pieces for 2 rings you will be carving and then you will choose the best carving.

Don’t carve too much! Work on creating the overall shape before file off a lot of material.
Be aware to not leave big marks on inside by pressing too hard
To start use pointed tools to draw on wax first if you want to draw out design
Start with the large wax file and carve the basic shape
Use your large half round file to form design
Go to the carving tools and small files to get designs
Remember to carve the thickest parts first, then go down to the thinnest to prevent breaking the wax model
If you press too hard you will break the wax model.
Never try on your ring during the carving process because it can easily break.
If you break the wax, repair it with super glue or start over. Super glue doesn't always work.
Don't use your first piece as a gift for your sweetheart or bestie.. Your first attempt is going to be very special and will be something that you will keep forever to look back on.
Weight: Remember someone is only going to wear a piece of jewelry if it is comfortable. Rings for men shouldn't weigh more than 15 grams and less for women. The weight of the wax will be a different ratio for each metal. For Silver multiply the weight of the finished wax piece by 10.5

4. Finishing Steps:

a. It is very important that all marks are out of the wax. It takes a lot less time to remove marks now, than if in the metal!!!

b. Gently file with fine files, then sand with 400, then 600, buff with orange oil.

REMEMBER TO TAKE OUT ALL SCRATCHES NOW THAT YOU SEE IN THE WAX!!!

IT WILL TAKE 10 TIMES LONGER TO GET THEM OUT OF METAL!!!!

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