Wax Build Up Method (Organic Gemstone Rings)
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Introduction (Dahna & the MMWA)

Introduction Organic Build Up Course.mp4
Metal and Wax Examples of Organic Buildup.mp4
Important Safety Info and Tools List

Important Safety Disclaimer Wax Course.mp4
Safety When Working With Molten Waxes and Wax Organic Vapours.mp4
MMWA Wax Build Up Basic List Of Tools And Safety Gear.pdf
Lost Wax & Organic Build Up Class Notes

MMWA Cabochon Claw Organic Wax Freeform Ring Design.pdf
MMWA The Lost Wax Process Summary.pdf
Helpful Lessons Before You Start

Gemstone Anatomy.mp4
Texturing With Wax Granulation.mp4
Texturing Wax With Scroll Buildup.mp4
Transform A Signet Ring Into A Cabochon Claw Organic Ring.mp4
Remove Cabochon Gemstone From Claw Ring.mp4
Place Gemstone Back Into Claw Mount For Repair Or Detailing.mp4
Wax Weight To Metal Weight Conversion Plus Examples.mp4
MMWA Wax Weight to Metal Weight Conversion Chart.pdf
MMWA Links to MOHS Scale of Hardness Plus Gemstone Ultrasonic Cleaning Information.pdf
Load A Wax Blade Into Your Jewellers Saw Frame.mp4
Build a Claw Ring (Cabochon Gemstone)

Build An Organic Claw Jasper Cabochon Ring.mp4
Cabochon Stone Removal From Claw Mount.mp4
How To Get Gemstone Back Into Mount If Needed.mp4
Smooth Internal Diameter Of Organic Rings.mp4
Diagram of Cabochon Claw Setting Comparisons.pdf
Remove Bubbles from Organic Wax Models.mp4
Ring Build Up Method For A Faceted Gemstone

Build An Organic Claw Ring With Faceted Oval Gemstone.mp4
Remove Faceted Gemstone From Organic Claw Ring.mp4
Piercing The Setting Open For Maximal Light.mp4
Resize An Organic Ring Up.mp4
Barnacle Type Setting In Wax.mp4
Build A Non-Traditional Six Claw Solitaire Ring

Gemstone Anatomy Illustration.pdf
Build A Six Claw Setting Head For A Solitaire Ring.mp4
Build An Organic Ring To Attach To The Six Claw Head.mp4
Carve A Mini Flower And Weld To Organic Ring.mp4
Shadow Band/Fitted Ring For A Set (Build-Up Method)

Build An Organic Shadow Band To Fit An Existing Ring.mp4
Casting Facilities, Tool Shops & Gem Merchants

MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Tool Suppliers.pdf
MMWA List of Australian Based and International Jewellery Casting Facilities.pdf
MMWA List of Australian Based Gemstone Suppliers.pdf
MMWA List of USA Based Gemstone Suppliers.pdf

Build a Claw Ring (Cabochon Gemstone)

In this module I demonstrate how to build a claw ring to fit a flat back cabochon gemstone. It is the most "basic" of the three ring designs that feature in this course, so please start with this one! We use a fusion of hard wax and melted wax to create this ring, in typical "Madame Mak" style!

6 Lessons