Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
A course by Alicia Goodwin , Contemporary Jeweler
Learn how to use jeweler's wax to carve molds for original accessories that are ready to cast in metal
Designing your own jewelry is a rewarding way to express your ideas. ? Contemporary jeweler Alicia Goodwin uses the wax carving technique, which is an easily accessible and highly forgiving form of creation—perfect for new jewelry-makers. As an expert in this craft , Alicia has created eye-catching pieces for her brand, Lingua Nigra, and for clients like Juicy Couture, Nine West, Vince Camuto, and Kate Spade.
In this online course, learn to use jeweler’s wax to carve sculptural accessories that are ready to cast in metal. Alicia teaches you the secrets to this technique, and how to shape your ideas into a wearable art.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 23 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (97)
- 6,839 students
- 19 lessons (4h 8m)
- 23 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and carve a ring and a pendant out of wax.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in exploring a creative way to design jewelry and objects using wax.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed to take this course.
In terms of materials, you need wax carving tools, vernier calipers, steel wool, wax and jewelry saw blades, a wax mm gauge, and a few items you can find at your local hardware store. Many of these tools have more common substitutes, which your teacher specifies during the course.
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Alicia Goodwin
A course by Alicia Goodwin
Alicia Goodwin is a Chicago-based contemporary jeweler who specializes in wax carving. She discovered the art of jewelry-making as a child, but didn’t realize it was her true calling until years later while earning a degree in jewelry design. During her studies, she fell in love with the wax modeling technique, which allows her to easily explore new shapes, styles, and textures to craft truly unique accessories.
Several years after graduation, Alicia started her own jewelry line, Lingua Nigra, which is both a reflection of her influences and a look to the future. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with small designers as well as big-name brands, including Juicy Couture, Nine West, Vince Camuto, and Kate Spade. Her pieces have also been featured in the Divine Legacies in Black Jewelry collection at the National Ornamental Metal Museum of America.
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
All You Need to Start
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Tools and Materials 1
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Tools and Materials 2
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Technique Foundations 1
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Technique Foundations 2
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Technique Foundations 3
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Technique Foundations 4
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Sketching and Design 1
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Sketching and Design 2
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U3
Making the Jewelry
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Carving the Pendant 1
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Carving the Pendant 2
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Carving a Sculptural Ring 1
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Carving a Sculptural Ring 2
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Cast and Finishing Touches 1
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Cast and Finishing Touches 2
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Cast and Finishing Touches 3
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U4
Taking the Work to the Next Level
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How to Create Texture in Your Pieces
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How to Price Your Pieces
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Wax Modeling for Metal Jewelry
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excelente curso.
Ameee!
super toll !!!!!!
Me encantó, la dulzura y la voz de la profe me lo hicieron muy facil y disfrutable.
amé este curso! es claro , ordenado , creativo y técnico a la vez , me dió muchas herramientas para seguir practicando y creando joyería
y también me resultó hermoso escuchar a Alicia y ver su maravillosa obra, que admiro mucho