Silversmithing (Lost Wax Casting) Workshop
Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades
What better way to warm up than by discovering the intricacies and delights of traditional lost wax casting with artisan Rachel Grose?
Over two days you will be immersed in a centuries-old technique still used by jewellers, artisans and sculptors around the world. This is an opportunity to experience the entire process from start to finish - something rarely offered in a classroom setting.
You will learn wax carving techniques, then preparing your pieces for casting and creating a mould. On day two you will be introduced to a centrifugal casting machine and melt and pour silver into your mould, experiencing the transformation process firsthand.
Then you will finish your cast pieces - cleaning, polishing and refining them into beautiful wearable jewellery.
