Make Your Own Silver Pendant with Qing
Event description
Please note: This is a two-week class taking place at 7:45pm on Tuesday 23rd April (part 1) and Tuesday 30th April (part 2). Fee covers both classes.
What’s it all about?
Come and make your own silver pendant over two classes.
In the first week you will learn the technique of “lost wax casting”. This involves using wax to make a model of your pendant, shaping and forming the wax into your own unique design, which will be cast into sterling silver.
In the second class you'll learn to fine tune your silver creation through filing, smoothing, shining and oxidising if you choose.
You can make a delicate, fine pendant or something chunky and layered. Chain not included.
This is beginner class. Your teacher Qing will take you through all the steps and tools to make a pendant you are truly proud of!
What will we cover?
Within this workshop you will learn:
- What is lost wax casting
- How to use the tools and waxes
- The dos and don'ts of working with wax
- The fundamentals of how to make a wearable piece of jewellery.
- How to make 2D and 3D designs
- How to buff and shine your pendant
- Local suppliers for chains, tools and jewellery fixings
Feel free to come with some inspiration images of styles of pendants that you like. We will also have examples for inspiration.
Important Info
Please note: This is a two-week class taking place at 7:45pm on Tuesday 23rd April (part 1) and Tuesday 30th April (part 2). Fee covers both classes.
The price of silver is NOT included, because it will vary depending on the size of the jewellery you make.
Silver costs are based on the size and weight of the finished item and can range between a few dollars to $100 - this will be explained in the class and you will have full control over this cost in class.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Venue
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Quiet Spaces
- Discounted Early Bird Tickets
- Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreted Upon Request
Who will be teaching?
Qing (she/her) has been creating her own art and jewellery projects for over 15 years, during which she created custom projects and taught her skills to people of all age groups.
Her favourite mediums to work with are paper, fabric and shiny beads; items allowing the freedom to do bold and detailed work alike.
Important info:
Photos: teacher's and student work.
Questions about the class or other ways we can assist with accessibility? Feel free to email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com