Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of ear Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions: 70mm X 50mm X 35mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of female eye Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions: 70mm X 70mm X 60mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of female mouth Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions: 70mm X 70mm X 35mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of female nose Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions: 85mm X 60mm X 50mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of Michelangelo eye Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions:200mm X 170mm X 80mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of Michelangelo mouth Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions: 160mm X 105mm X 60mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
Thinking Hand Studios, custom anatomical reference model of male eye Cast in dental plaster, sealed with wax. Approximate external dimensions: 70mm X 70mm X 60mm Handmade locally in small batches. (Made in Burleigh Heads Australia)
This elegant box design blends contemporary styling and traditional dovetail construction. Available in a range of highly exotic and extremely rare wood choices. Building this kit will introduce the student to many important skills, and provide a solid scalable foundation to inspire future project ideas. Many options are available, ranging from a downloadable cutting list & 4.5 hour build along…
4 hour Wax-Metal express Two x 2hr sessions introducing you to the tools, materials and essential techniques of wax jewellery making and metal finishing. Ideal to see if wax jewellery making is for you. (does not include metal casting costs) Prerequisite: None Duration: 4 hours total Price: $144 (group session), $288 (private session) Availability: Group sessions Tuesday, Fridays between 8am…
Finish metal castings of your wax pieces A 2hr course introducing you to the tools, materials and essential techniques of finishing the metal castings of your wax jewellery peices. After this course you will have the basic skills required to continue making and finishing your own designs at home. Prerequisite: Requires completion of Introduction to wax jewellery making Duration: 2…
Intensive Wax Jewellery Making Course (4 days) Our intensive wax jewellery making course is a comprehensive guide to making jewellery from wax covering beginner to advanced techniques including how to mass produce your designs. You will be guided through a series of projects teaching different skills including etching, miniature sculpture, carving, texturing, experimental techniques, wax injection & mould making. There…
Intermediate Wax Jewellery Making This course expands on skills covered in the Introduction to Wax Jewellery Making course, teaching some more advanced methods of working with wax. You will see that wax is an extremely versatile medium capable of textures, effects & extreme sculptural detail which isn’t possible with traditional silversmithing techniques. Choose a designs from the Intensive wax jewellery…
Introduction to Wax Jewellery making A 3hr course introducing you to the tools, materials and essential techniques of wax jewellery making. After this course you will have the basic skills required to continue making your wax designs at home. (does not include metal casting costs) Duration: 3hrs Price: $108 (group session), $216 (private session) Availability: Group sessions Tuesday, Fridays between…
Kids Class, 4 hour Wax-Metal express Two x 2hr session introduction to the tools, materials and essential techniques of wax jewellery making and metal finishing. A perfect introduction for children 7 and up. (does not include metal casting costs) Prerequisite: None Duration: 4hrs: Two x 2 hour sessions Price: One child: $288 (2x 2hr sessions) Two children: $300 (2x…
Mould Making For Design & Mass Production (3 hours) This essential skill not only allows you to mass produce your designs but also opens up a world of possibilities to your design process as well as dramatically increasing your productivity and efficiency. You will also learn the basics of wax injection. Do yourself a favour and don’t overlook this process!…
Thinking Hand Studios has prepared an A Fast Track Guide to Traditional Water and Oil Gilding eBook. This is written and presented by Calvert Regan who has had more than 40 years professional experience as a traditional craftsman. 16 Pages of reference material primarily designed as a stand alone step by step guide for those wishing to explore and experience…
Thinking Hand Studios has prepared an Introduction to Flush Setting Techniques eBook. This module has been drawn up to accompany our introduction to our Flush Setting course. This is written and presented by Calvert Regan who has had more than 40 years professional experience as a traditional craftsman. 12 Pages of reference material primarily designed as a stand alone step…
Thinking Hand Studios has prepared an Introduction to Sand Casting for the Jewellery Making Studio eBook. This module has been drawn up to accompany our introduction to our sand casting course. This is written and presented by Calvert Regan who has had more than 40 years professional experience as a traditional craftsman. 31 Pages of reference material primarily designed as…
Give a friend or loved one a memorable and rewarding experience which might set them down a life changing creative path! Purchase a gift certificate for a complete course as a gift!
Give a friend or loved one a memorable and rewarding experience which might set them down a life changing creative path! Purchase a gift certificate for jewellery or sculpture, or purchase a complete course as a gift! 10% discount on times over 9 hours, for a limited time only!
The Ion-Stream Commercial is designed for routine in-store cleaning of jewellery for retail display and specifically to clean items set with delicate or chemically reactive stones. It is made to be versatile and simple in use. Ion-Stream cleaning will perform tasks not possible with ultrasonic cleaners. Its principal use is the quiet, quick and safe removal of tarnish from the…
Large 95mm custom sand casting flask with base. Complimentary eBook! (Valued at $25 if purchased from us separately, download link will be emailed after purchase) Side entry - enabling a heavy button to force molten metal into fine details. Large diameter and depth provides more versatility. Diameter 95mm Length 80mm 100% Manufactured in Burleigh Heads QLD from locally sourced materials!
This is written and presented by Calvert Regan who has had more than 40 years professional experience as a traditional craftsman and antique furniture restoration specialist. 29 Pages of reference material primarily designed as a stand alone step by step guide for those wishing to explore and experience this process. This module covers the techniques and considerations of basic furniture…