Description

Video Course: Two Claw Setting – Part 1 – The Wax Process (86 mins)

Please note this is the wax process only. The metal finishing process is also available as a separate video

The next step up in claw setting difficulty! This highly detailed and fully narrated and demonstrated course will further your understanding of claw setting using wax jewellery making techniques.

I start off with an insight into the design process, showing sketches leading up to the final concept and then I demonstrate the process of making the wax ring in full utilizing a two claw setting. This setting uses smaller stones than the previous design as well as utilizing a more complex setting method.

It is recommended you repeat this wax process two or more times in order to fully grasp the concept, overcome the associated complications and gain the required motor skills.

This technique will enhance your understanding of stone setting and you will be able to apply these principals to a range of different new aesthetics.

Who is this course for?

This exercise is suitable for the wax jeweller with moderate experience. If you are new to stone setting, I recommend first trying the Introduction to Claw Setting – Part 1- The Wax Process (70 mins)

Includes

The course: Two Claw Setting – Part 1- The Wax Process (1hr 26mins)
Supplemental video 1 – Types of waxes
Supplemental video 2 – Packing and Posting Your Designs For Casting
Supplemental video 3 – What is Mould Making

Required tools and materials

Required/recommended tools and materials
• Wax Welder
• Jewellery wax (such as Freemans Carvable purple or Accucarve)
• two small cabochons, roughly 5mm x 7mm
• Basic Carving tool set is recommended
• Mandrel