24/11/02 Intro to Lathe Techniques for Wax Carving - VIDEO Only

Dream of transforming your creative visions into stunning pieces of jewelry, decorative objects, or functional parts? Imagine confidently approaching a lathe, your hands steady as you carve intricate designs into wax, the precursor to your next breathtaking creation. Our Intro to Lathe Techniques for Wax Carving Workshop is here to turn that dream into reality!

Navigating new equipment can be daunting, but what if you could do it with ease and assurance? Picture yourself, after our workshop, not only mastering the lathe but also letting your creativity flow unimpeded by technical uncertainties. We understand the hurdles of learning new skills—especially when it involves something as delicate as jewelry design. That's why our workshop is tailored to build your skills, knowledge, and most importantly, your confidence.

You'll start with the basics, under the guidance of experienced instructor Jennifer Stenhouse, who remembers what it was like to be in your shoes. Step by step, you'll learn mini-lathe techniques to shape and carve jewelry wax into components that will form the foundation of your unique jewelry pieces. Whether it's rings, pendants, or earrings that you envision bringing to life, we provide the supportive environment and expert knowledge to make it happen.

Prerequisite skills for this workshop include basic jewelry skills, including the ability to solder independently.

All Levels

All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. You have access to the video until December 2, 2024. The handouts, video, and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.

You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class, the Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.

The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.

Supply List for Students

The links below will take you to RioGrande.com or other suppliers. To see prices for precious metal items, you need a free Rio Grande account. Registered Little Metal Foxes students can access the Rio for Schools program for significant savings (discounts and flat-rate shipping). This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.

Recommended Tools:

• Mini lathe from Amazon
• Speed Control Adapter form Amazon
• Flexshaft rotary tool
• Flexshaft holder kit or Delrin block and vise
• Wax holder mandrel
• Sharp tools like a linoleum cutter, dental tools, X-acto knife and blades , or even a few small pieces of brass
• Wax file
• Diamond needle files
• Hot wax tool like a digital wax pen
• Carving wax tubes or rods. There are several to choose from: gold, green, purple, or blue
• Sticky wax
• Vacuum for removing shredded wax and chips
• Mini brush and dustpan for removing shredded wax waste