Ring Carving (Hard Wax) Essentials
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Section 1: Introduction (Dahna & The MMWA)

Dahna's Introduction.mp4
Why I Love Wax and A Ramble About Wax.mp4
Before (wax) vs After (cast metal) Examples of MMJs work.pdf
MMWA The Lost Wax Process Summary.pdf
MMWA Links to Lost Wax Casting Information and Resources.pdf
Section 2: IMPORTANT! SAFETY MODULE FOR WAX WORKING

Important Safety Disclaimer Wax Course.mp4
Wax Carving Bench Safety Module.mp4
Safety When Working With Molten Waxes and Wax Organic Vapours.mp4
Section 3: Wax Carving Tools, Bench Setup & Different Types Of Waxes

Wax Carving Tools Bench Tour and Talk.mp4
Different Jewellery Waxes Tour and Talk.mp4
MMWA Ring Carving Essentials Wax Carving Tools And Safety Gear.pdf
MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Tool Suppliers.pdf
Section 4: Information To Know In Advance (Not Tutorials, But Thank Me Later)

Important Preface Casting Shrinkage.mp4
Moulding Your Designs and Mass Production.mp4
A Note On Moulding and Wax Injection Modification.mp4
Catering to A Broad Customer Finger Size Range For Moulded Designs.mp4
Section 5: Calculation Of Wax Weight To Metal Weight (Must Watch)

Wax Weight To Metal Weight Conversion Plus Examples.mp4
MMWA Wax Weight to Metal Weight Conversion Chart.pdf
Section 6: The Introductory Basics - Carve A Stacking Band

Welcome to Stacking Rings.mp4
Load A Wax Blade Into Your Jewellers Saw Frame.mp4
Carve A Stacking Ring Part One.mp4
Carve A Stacking Ring Part Two.mp4
MMWA Carve A Simple Stacking Ring In Jewellers Wax.pdf
Section 7: Wax Texturing Methods

Wax Texturing With A Soldering Pen And Dental Carver.mp4
Texturing Wax With Rough File Facets and Ball Burs.mp4
Drippy Molten Ring With Poke Holes.mp4
Texturing With Wax Granulation.mp4
Texturing Wax With Scroll Buildup.mp4
MMWA General Wax Techniques and Texturing Wax Methods.pdf
Section 8: Wax Repairs And Wax Ring Model Resizing

Repair A Cracked Wax.mp4
Resize A Wax Ring Down In Size.mp4
Resize A Wax Ring Up In Size.mp4
Resizing An Injection Wax Ring Pumped From A Mould.mp4
MMWA General Wax Techniques and Texturing Wax Methods.pdf
Section 9: Transform A Wide Stacking Ring Into A Wavy Stacking Ring

Carve A Wavy Ring (Stacking Ring Transition).mp4
Section 10: Carve A Smooth Dome Ring

Carve A Dome Ring.mp4
Give A Ring A Light Comfort Fit Inside.mp4
How To Hollow A Dome Ring For Weight Reduction.mp4
MMWA Carve A Dome Ring In Jewellers Wax.pdf
Section 11: Carve A Round Face Signet Ring (The Serious Stuff)

Welcome to Signet Rings.mp4
Carve A Round Face Signet Ring T150 Tube Part One.mp4
Carve A Round Face Signet Ring T150 Tube Part Two.mp4
Section 12: Tool Suppliers, Casting Facilities, Gemstone Merchants and Useful Information

MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Tool Suppliers.pdf
MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Casting Facilities.pdf
Section 13: Course Conclusion

Course Conclusion.mp4

Section 1: Introduction (Dahna & The MMWA)

Welcome to the wax carving ring basics (carving hard wax/wax ring tube). In this course I cover the most common styles of ring, and how to carve them from a tube of ring wax. I also ramble a little about wax and what it's like to work with it, plus some extra things for your perusal. Enjoy!

5 Lessons