Join us at The Bird In Hand for an evening of wax carving fun where you can design and make your own unique piece of jewellery! You’ll also receive a complimentary (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) beverage of your choice with each ticket.
We’ll now be running both Ring Making and Pendant Making Workshops! Please get in touch with me at hello@anonomajewellery.com if you have any questions.
The workshop is from 7pm-9:30pm on weekdays, 12.30pm-3pm on Saturday at 47 Station Rd, Princes Risborough HP27 9DE - we’ll be set up right at the front of the pub.
In this 2.5 hour hands-on workshop you will learn all the skills required to design and create either your own bespoke ring or pendant using ancient wax carving techniques. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to free your mind, get creative and connect with other like-minded people whilst making a special heirloom. We hold a lot of sentiment in the jewellery we wear. It has the power to transport us, to bring back memories of loved ones and experiences. Hand-making a special heirloom only amplifies this. You can use this time to make the perfect present for a loved one or make a special ring to celebrate yourself.
Spaces are limited - so don't wait if you'd like to join! Come alone or come with a friend :)
You’ll be guided step-by-step through the wax carving process. First by sizing your wax accordingly, then by applying your design to the wax. I do tailer a portion of the workshop to each individual's design, but will also cover all the different methods and techniques used in wax carving for lost wax casting. There will be a broad variety of tools to help you in creating your specific design. From a variety of professional wax files, to specially formed carving tools, and even wax pens and hot tools to create beautiful textures and molten designs.
Once you’re finished carving you can choose your desired finish along with gemstones and engraving if you’d like!
By the end of the session you will have completed a carving of your ring design as a wax master in jewellers wax only. You can then choose to have your wax ring cast into recycled sterling silver for a fee (or gold, if you prefer) and hand polished to your desired finish. The casting and polishing is all done in-house takes about 2-3 weeks. Gold vermeil requires an extra 5-7 business days and is done at the Goldsmiths Centre in Hatton Garden. Please find prices below.
There will be some exciting optional upgrades available in-class, including gemstone setting, gold plating or engraving to make your ring even more special (available for pre-purchase or to add on the day).You can also upgrade to have your wax ring cast in solid 9ct/18ct gold or platinum on the day. Your wax model will be weighed to determine the precious metal price.
The prices for casting/polishing are as follows:
Recycled Sterling Silver Ring Cast + Polished:
5mm wide ring (+£70)
10mm wide ring (+£85)
15mm wide ring (+£100)
Gold Vermeil - Add a thick (4 micron) plating of 22ct gold to your ring (+£45)
Gemstone & Setting (prices start at £25)
Setting your own stone (starts at £20)
Engraving Inside Ring - name or short phrase (+£30)Engraving (Initials, name or short phrase): 30
If you would like to upgrade to solid gold you may do this on the day. We will weigh the wax model to determine the cost of gold.
Knowledge required
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed. However, if you do have experience, I will cater to you and add extra challenges to build on your skills.
The workshop includes
A glass of champagne, tea and other beverages
Snacks and tasty treats
Inspiration in the form of physical rings to look at and try on, books, photos, etc
Drawing materials
All tools and materials: customised wax ring blanks, wax files, a large selection of carving tools, needle point files, candles, electric wax pens, sandpaper, sanding sticks, fine point engraving tools and safety thimbles for your fingers. Plus, a variety of jewellers waxes from ring blanks, to wax sheet, wax wire, and soft, mouldable wax
Step-by-step wax carving tutorials and one-on-one assistance
Lots of fun, of course!
What to bring
Just yourself and an idea (or two or three, if you can't decide yet)!
I look forward to sharing my one of my favourite art forms!
Join us at The Bird In Hand for an evening of wax carving fun where you can design and make your own unique piece of jewellery! You’ll also receive a complimentary (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) beverage of your choice with each ticket.
We’ll now be running both Ring Making and Pendant Making Workshops! Please get in touch with me at hello@anonomajewellery.com if you have any questions.
The workshop is from 7pm-9:30pm on weekdays, 12.30pm-3pm on Saturday at 47 Station Rd, Princes Risborough HP27 9DE - we’ll be set up right at the front of the pub.
In this 2.5 hour hands-on workshop you will learn all the skills required to design and create either your own bespoke ring or pendant using ancient wax carving techniques. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to free your mind, get creative and connect with other like-minded people whilst making a special heirloom. We hold a lot of sentiment in the jewellery we wear. It has the power to transport us, to bring back memories of loved ones and experiences. Hand-making a special heirloom only amplifies this. You can use this time to make the perfect present for a loved one or make a special ring to celebrate yourself.
Spaces are limited - so don't wait if you'd like to join! Come alone or come with a friend :)
You’ll be guided step-by-step through the wax carving process. First by sizing your wax accordingly, then by applying your design to the wax. I do tailer a portion of the workshop to each individual's design, but will also cover all the different methods and techniques used in wax carving for lost wax casting. There will be a broad variety of tools to help you in creating your specific design. From a variety of professional wax files, to specially formed carving tools, and even wax pens and hot tools to create beautiful textures and molten designs.
Once you’re finished carving you can choose your desired finish along with gemstones and engraving if you’d like!
By the end of the session you will have completed a carving of your ring design as a wax master in jewellers wax only. You can then choose to have your wax ring cast into recycled sterling silver for a fee (or gold, if you prefer) and hand polished to your desired finish. The casting and polishing is all done in-house takes about 2-3 weeks. Gold vermeil requires an extra 5-7 business days and is done at the Goldsmiths Centre in Hatton Garden. Please find prices below.
There will be some exciting optional upgrades available in-class, including gemstone setting, gold plating or engraving to make your ring even more special (available for pre-purchase or to add on the day).You can also upgrade to have your wax ring cast in solid 9ct/18ct gold or platinum on the day. Your wax model will be weighed to determine the precious metal price.
The prices for casting/polishing are as follows:
Recycled Sterling Silver Ring Cast + Polished:
5mm wide ring (+£70)
10mm wide ring (+£85)
15mm wide ring (+£100)
Gold Vermeil - Add a thick (4 micron) plating of 22ct gold to your ring (+£45)
Gemstone & Setting (prices start at £25)
Setting your own stone (starts at £20)
Engraving Inside Ring - name or short phrase (+£30)Engraving (Initials, name or short phrase): 30
If you would like to upgrade to solid gold you may do this on the day. We will weigh the wax model to determine the cost of gold.
Knowledge required
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed. However, if you do have experience, I will cater to you and add extra challenges to build on your skills.
The workshop includes
A glass of champagne, tea and other beverages
Snacks and tasty treats
Inspiration in the form of physical rings to look at and try on, books, photos, etc
Drawing materials
All tools and materials: customised wax ring blanks, wax files, a large selection of carving tools, needle point files, candles, electric wax pens, sandpaper, sanding sticks, fine point engraving tools and safety thimbles for your fingers. Plus, a variety of jewellers waxes from ring blanks, to wax sheet, wax wire, and soft, mouldable wax
Step-by-step wax carving tutorials and one-on-one assistance
Lots of fun, of course!
What to bring
Just yourself and an idea (or two or three, if you can't decide yet)!
I look forward to sharing my one of my favourite art forms!
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