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During this course you will be introduced to manufacturing jewelry designs by utilizing the technique of lost wax casting. Using wax injected into rubber molds or hand carved by each participant, students will gain the basic skills of planning and executing a lost wax casting.

General information on the history and different methods of lost wax casting; from the creation of the wax model to the completion of the metal castings is covered. Waxes are then sprued, invested, and burnt-out overnight as part of the monthly Casting Club event. The techniques of clean-up and finishing of metal castings are covered. After you complete this class you will be able to custom make three dimensional jewelry objects in bronze, sterling silver or gold.

No stone setting will be taught in this class. Photos are for illustration purposes only.

Details:

• This is a beginning level class.  
• $10 materials fee will be added to class fee when you register.

• No wax carving will happen in this class

• No casting will happen in this class
• Please bring a bag lunch. BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located on the lower level.

Instructor: Nanz Aalund’s wide ranging career as a jewelry designer, goldsmith, and educator, began with high school shop classes. After serving as a fine jewelry designer and marketing consultant for Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Tiffany & Co., Aalund taught jewelry and metals classes at the University of Washington and at the Art Institute in Seattle. Earning a Masters of Fine Art (MFA/Metals) and a Masters of Education/College and Technical Teaching Curriculum (CTTC). Her work has been exhibited both national and international since the 1980s. She authored the book, "Masters Gold,” published by Lark Books in 2009 and her most recent publication, “A Jeweler’s Guide to Apprenticeship” published in 2017 for MJSA, received a Silver Medal in the national AM&P Excel Awards, in 2018.

Nanz Aalund, certifications@bainbridgebarn.org

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org