{"product_id":"wax-carving-for-lost-wax-casting-signet-ring-december-13-from-9-30-5-30","title":"Wax Carving for Lost Wax Casting: Signet Ring. December 13 from 9:30-5:30","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a signet ring that is uniquely yours! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to carve your own signet ring in wax, creating a design that can then be transformed into a finished metal ring through the lost-wax casting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWax carving gives you the freedom to create shapes and details that can be difficult to achieve using traditional metalsmithing techniques. You'll start with a ring-shaped piece of jewelry wax and learn how to shape, refine, and carve it into your own custom signet ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you want to carve your initials, a symbol, a pattern, or create something completely original, we'll help you turn your idea into a wax model that is ready for casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to design and shape a signet ring in jewelry wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use wax carving tools and a flex shaft to remove material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques for creating clean edges, surfaces, and details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to refine and finish a wax model for casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fundamentals of the lost-wax casting process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes a wax design successful for casting into metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of class, you'll have your completed wax signet ring ready to be cast. You'll have the option to have your ring cast into metal after class for an additional fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome prepared with a few ideas for your signet ring!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simple designs tend to work especially well for wax carving, but don't be afraid to get creative. We'll help you refine your design so it can successfully make the transition from wax to metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSunday, December 13 from 10:00-5:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAges 14+ located at the Silver Peak Studio Classroom 100 E. Cleveland St Lafayette 80026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMaterials kit fee is $25 which includes: wax. If you wish for the instructor to cast your pieces into sterling silver or bronze, that will be charged at current market rates at time of class plus a flask fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEach student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrerequisite: none\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel your reservation for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is November 29, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for a class at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, you agree to our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/f-a-q-for-classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edress code for class, and studio rules.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor, Cheyenne Hughes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Cheyenne_Hughes_bio_pic.jpg?v=1692642639\" alt=\"Cheyenne Hughes bio pic\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCheyenne is a Denver native who's been practicing jewelry making since 2009. Over that time he's been fortunate enough to have apprenticed under the accomplished jeweler\/blacksmith Ira Sherman. That 6 year apprenticeship landed him a job as a bench jeweler working for platinum and gold expert John Sholl of J.F. Sholl Fine Jewelry in Littleton, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheyenne is currently running his own jewelry studio in Denver where he offers casting and other jewelry production services to the general public as well as other jewelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624529264792,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Wax_carving_signet_ring.jpg?v=1790984066","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/wax-carving-for-lost-wax-casting-signet-ring-december-13-from-9-30-5-30","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}