Wax Carving / Part 1: Making a basic ring with regular tools
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- I have made a wax carving series. In this series I will show you different types of waxes you can use to make jewelry. You can make a wax model and have it casted in silver or gold by a caster or off course cast it yourself. If you want to learn more about casting feel free to take a look at my Delft Clay casting series.
In this specific tutorial I will show you how you can make a basic ring out of wax and add some texture. I will share all kind of tips and tricks with you and I will even show you what not to do. As always by screwing up myself.
So I hope you will enjoy this mini series and I can get you enthousiastic about working with wax. It's a great way to make pieces of jewelry that are hard to make by hand. Don't have all the tools you need? The companies listed below would love to help you out. Best part: they even offered some great discount codes!
To end up, I would like to point out that all my videos are and will remain free. In return, it would be awesome if you could take the time to share my channel on your socials or with your metalsmithing friends. That's all. I think it's a privilege to create a community of people doing what I love most. So thank you so much for your support, it means the world to me.
Have a wonderful day,
Bregje
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Great video! The tool at 10:05 is a 'de-burring' tool, they really are indispensable for copper plumbing
"Oh. That's absolutely not right." Had me dying 😂 thank you for the in depth tutorial!
Hahaha, you're welcome!
You are absolutely correct that's a Caliper (that one's specifically a Vernier caliper because of the vernier scale that shows the measurement). The other item you use to take the edge off the inside of the ring is called a deburring tool (at least in the UK). Used by sheet metal workers as well as plumbers.
I really enjoy these videos, thank you!!
Ah, I’ll write that down. Thanks Paul! And off course thank you very much for watching my videos!
I like to use the flame also to smooth out the wax. I saw this Japanese wax carving TH-camr use old panty hose to put the final smooth finish on the hard wax he was working on. That was interesting.
I recently received some wax kleen from Gesswein, which I am going to try shortly. I believe it should really smooth out the wax as well. Without the risk of melting it. I will get back to you on it!
I gotta find that page, would love to see more
Thank you so much for these wonderful tutorials...you are so kind and generous to do them for us. We metalsmiths have to stick together, right? : ) I am also impressed with how you respond to each comment left by your viewers. You really have such a nice, natural way of teaching. Thank you again...you are a real blessing!
Ahh, thank you so much Deborah, that is so kind of you! And I totally agree. We can learn from each other! I try to keep up with all of the comments. It is taking up more and more of my time, but I consider that a wonderful compliment.
I agree, she is truely wonderful and gifted..we are soo thankful for the time you took to teach us 🙏💕
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials it might be a stupid question but what wax is this
I type in jewellery wax but nothing comes up
This is a great video and I want to make pendants
@@Hadrada. if you look up matt & ferris waxes you should be able to find it.
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thankyou 👍🏼
I’m in England, and I call then callipers as well
Thanks Martin! In the Netherlands we call it ‘schuifmaat’. That’s such a different word, I just keep forgetting the English one. Hope it will stick this time!
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials I believe that's called a micrometer in the U.S.
@@rodman1754 nah. We call them calipers also. Micrometers (at least outside mikes) look more like a C-clamp and are generally regarded as more precise. There are other sorts of micrometers that look completely different.
Vernier scale calipers is what that tool is called in the USA.
So great
words are not enough to say thank you. your tutorials are not only helpful but also easy to see and understand
I just love how you share the mistakes and fixing them, thank you so much for all of your tutorials! I am making my way through your metalsmithing series and have started practicing with some wax too!
Thanks for your tutorial.. totally im still learning this wax carving
I love how you explain every step very easy to follow 😊
Hi, i saw thousands of tutorials to learn wax carving models and now i can say that this is the best. I will keep seeing and learning the other ones, greetings from Colombia.
Wonderful tutorial, you also have a lovely voice to listen to! Thank you. Looking forward to watching more 🙏🏻
you're the best!! I'm so grateful for your channel.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial! I always struggle to cut my patterns evenly!
Thanks 🙏 Just starting and those kinds of tutorials are very helpful.
Quite impressive! Learning a lot from your tutorials!
What a detailed tutorial!! Thank you!!:)
I love your tutorials! Thank you so much
Thank you for watching Camila!
This is fantastic! It is just what I was looking for as I begin to learn. Thank you very much.
I hope you will enjoy wax carving! It is a very nice way to make jewelry.
Amazing! Thanks for your work ^^
l have become addicted to your videos. You explain everything in an easy way and do not 'cut' the video to hide your mistakes, honesty rules. We in England call the tool you use to measure a Vernier Caliper. but l know what you mean when you call it a Caliper Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much John, that is the best compliment. Being honest is so important. Thanks!
Love your tutorials 😘
I'm taking classes which I'm paying for but I come back to your tutorials time and time again for more information, you're so thorough and sometimes prefer your teaching over the others. Dank je, so grateful 😊
That is a very big compliment Jennifer, thank you!!
I a really enjoying your tutorials . They make perfect sense they way you explain all the details . I'm just getting in to this and I am excited to learn what I can before I start . I have most of the tools required accept for all the small detailing type things, but I'm gathering those items now. I learn a lot by watching , that's because i am a painter so i understand the importance of fine detailing. Every part matters the most when you try to do it right the first time. I'm very excited about your tutorials and I look forward to watching all of them. Thanks for the great content.
Thank you very much for the nice compliment Steve! I hope you will enjoy learning this new profession, :-)
Thank you thank you thank you for this brilliant channel!
Fantastic tutorial. Thank you!!
Thank you Macey!
I am a retired engineer who stumbled upon your video, the measuring tool that you use is Vernier caliper.
Referred as "Vernier" or "caliper".
In slang terms know as:-
Measuring spanner.
Very near.
Accu wrench.
Or a mixture of the above.
The black and yellow sharp tool is referred to a deburring tool and once you have the handle the cutting tips can be purchased separately in a range of shapes.
Thank you so much for explaining this to me! Accu wrench was completely new to me. And I didn't know I could change the tips of the deburring tool. Thank you!
Lady you are amazing. Thank you
This was awesome, cheers mate.
Thanks for all videos you are the best
God bless
The calipers you use in the video are veneer calipers. The other type are dial calipers. Thank you for all of the wonderful instruction!
Thanks Noah! I learned something new thanks to you. And off course, you’re welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
Hello you. I was pleased watching your videos show how make wax for ring great job work on gold ring or jewelry
Thank you for sharing ! Love your videos 💕 very helpful . I will send you some pictures of my work as i am new at this, just finished a 6 month apprenticeship to learn basics and i love it !
Hello Suk, that would be awesome! And I am glad you are enjoying my video's. Thanks a lot!
Just love your tutorials! Thank you… Can you please tell me what size sawblade do you use for the spiral wax blade and for the regular blade? Thank you.
Just barely getting into casting and your videos have been so helpful thank you so much!!
Hi Gabriel, casting can be so much fun! Are you trying Delft Clay or Lost Wax casting?
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials lost wax! I still have equipment on the way but for now I’m just carving out the wax. I’ve watched your videos on delft clay that I eventually want to try.
Oh, That’s great! I think lost wax casting is so cool to watch. I don’t have the equipment myself (you have to stop somewhere, 😉) but it’s mesmerizing!
Excelente video.
Wow!!! There's probably a lot of comments that you've already received like the one I'm about to write out.. But seriously, I'm so fortunate to find a channel like yours, seeing as I'm looking into learning jewelry making. This channel is full of knowledge for free. You are so generous. Thank you. If one day I finally manage to become a jeweler, I'll always remember you hahaha!
Thank you so much Guchiandra. I am happy that I can help you trough my videos. It's nice to hear that you appreciate my efforts,
Great video!! Thank you so much for this :)
Wow ok this was straight forward and very descriptive about physics of the wax. I've never carved wax but I realise like a lightbulb I should! I subscribed from watching "stardust" as I like her positive mindset and diligent skills mixed with artistic flair. You've started somthing I can really relate to. I love to carve and in New year I'll carve somthing in this plastic wax. My stones I'm committed to and have priority but I've time i just realised if I want to do it enough. Your a special lady thankyou!
This has been inspirational. A gently heated stone would impress the wax I would imagine. Wow my mind is running now!
Cheers Travis
Thanks Travis, for your kind words and for helping me get another idea as well. It's fun to play around and just try things. Trial and error will lead to success.
Woow! Thanks for this tutorial really helpful
You're welcome!
This is literally so amazing. You’re amazing, your skills are amazing! “Although it’s good for the views, I will fast forward for you” had me laughing out loud 😂
Great video!
Calipers is also the English word for that tool. At least here in the States and I've heard folks in the U.K. say that as well. I have been trying to find out what the name of this wax was called and eventually did (carving wax). I took a jewelry making class in Highschool all four years and my senior year made my mom a silver ring using lost wax casting. Ten years later I've gone to nearly every craft store asking about a tough blue wax used for lost wax casting and no one knew what I was talking about. Cool to see you can use a bastard file on the wax as well. I used some small steel tools with an alcohol lamp to heat the tools and melt wax away. Thanks for posting this it reminded me this wax does exist and now found the name!
Edit: Forgot to ask does anyone know the name of the tool used for sizing rings? It was rod shaped with a taper increasing by ring size.
Happy to hear I could be of help! Maybe this link will make you even happier: www.gesswein.com/search/?search_query=wax. There are so many nice things out there if you would like to work with wax. The tool you are looking for is called a ring tube sizer. You can find it at Gesswein as well. And bonus: if you do order there with the code EST21 you will receive a 5% discount on almost all of their tools.
Great video! I was taught to use an old nylon stocking to give the wax a smooth satin-like finish. Looking forward to your next videos on this topic! xxx
Oh? What a great tip! I will try this out myself. Very curious to see how this will work out!
Love your tutorials, please upload more stuff on wax carving..
Thank you so much. And it's coming up in a couple of weeks!
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials What was the wax called also can you make a round cast like marble sized cast with wax?
Thank you! Very helpful!! I'm trying to get the nerve to jump in and get started!
Just try it Melissa, there is nothing that can go wrong. Worst case scenario, you have to buy a new wax block. Go for it!
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thank you! I'm getting my supplies in order!
Love your videoes🤩So helpful
Hi, im assuming you can remelt the cut off wax shavings? is there a special way or just like you can candle wax making?
I love it
Hello Thanks a lot ! I can't send any picture 🤔 but thanks to you, I''ve done my first wax ring 😎
勉強になりました、ありがとう🧡
Thank you !!!
I started in this game after sculpting for yrs ,I frst bhought all the equipment. But dnt but packs buy things on there own I have so much half it is not never ever gonna be used ,I now do custom zippo lighters and tobacco containers im working on my frst jewelery box .the blue wax you are using is the only wax I use ,.I am nowusing a putty that slowly hardens , I sculpture whole zippo in this then removed it and then go in on detail and other things .thnks for the tutorial I will have my 3rd you tube ch up n running soon wich is just going to be about this subject .peace ✌
Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Hi!! Great tutorial. Could you tell me the name of the plumber tool used for the edges at the beginning? Or where i can buy it! Thanks
Thank you very much, very clear tutorial, makes me want to try out wax soon!
I think the best part is you only need the wax to start out. So it will cost you about $15. If you love working with it you can invest in some wax carving tools (I’ll show you in my next tutorial) but you don’t need to.
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials Great, thank you!
I live in Belgium. When travelling is possible again, I would love to come to NL if you did workshops in your studio!
Maybe I will Inés, it would be very nice to meet you!
Very nice video 👌🏼
Thank you
Thanks again for your video. As I said about a month ago, it was very helpful.. in case no one else told you the plumber's tool that you showed is called a deburring tool. I learned that when I bought one. I have just completed my first wax ring and tomorrow I will take it to the caster to make a silver model.
Ohhhh, wauw Elaine! That is so cool!! I would really love to see your result. If you would like to share it with me (you can do so through info@estona.nl) that would be awesome. Thanks!
You make amazing jewellery I’m very appreciate sister
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you!
Great video!! In US we call them calipers as well.. 😁💖
Thanks Janet! And I hope I won’t forget it again, 🤞🏻
Grazie seguirò e proverò
Love your video! I am beginning the process of making my girlfriend's engagement ring and this is perfect! I will probably comment later on for some tips if that isn't a problem haha but thanks for everything you've shown and your detailed instructions! 🤘
You are always welcome to share tips Tim, helping each other out is what it's all about here. I hope I can congratulate you on your engagement?
Great
here in Panjab we use the word Shhalla for this round design rings.. great job madam .. 👍 am also planning for 3d wax printer jwellery business..
your English is perfect!!!
I am trying Dan, thanks for the compliment!
Would love to see the finished product after the video.
Hi Ashley, I am still going to make a video about it. So even though this may take some time, you will get to see the end result, :-)
Thank you very much for this video!
Do you think it is possible (or a good idea) to make a silicone mold of wax pieces to avoid making a wax mold everytime?
You can certainly do so if you are planning to make the same piece over and over again. That's a smart idea!
Thanks!
You’re welcome Elson!
Hej Bregje! Thank you for your videos! After many years of having the silversmithing as a hobby, I feel that I discover new things with you!!! Are you going to add pls at your list how we can add texture with soft wax (in case you work with this technique). Thank you in advance!!!!
You are very welcome, thank you for leaving a message! I received a wax pen from pepetools the other day and I am going to make a tool review. I will make sure to add in your request.
Hi, thank you for your detailed videos! What flat file are you using for these steps? I am looking to buy one online but it comes up with so many different sizes and cuts! :)
Hi Martha, my absolute favorite file is a cut 2 flat handed file by vallorbe.
Grazie!!
México We call em "Pie de Rey" Or "Vernier" Saludos.
Im a subscriber ✌🏼
hi! what hand files would you recommend for like "the set of files you will have forever"? (files for wax carving) thank you so much for your video
I totally adore my biggest file, which I use for the smallest things. It's a vallorbe cut two flat handed file. It is the best. And a good set of needle files will make you happy over and over again. Feel free to check out the discount links I have posted underneath my videos. Maybe there is one for a supplier you like as well.
Thanks for the great video! What's the name of the plumbers tool that you were using?
Hi Francien, it is called a pipe deburring tool.
Thanks for the very educational video. What # saw blade did you use as the regular blade in video?
The regular saw blade is a 2/0 saw blade.
I'm in Canada and we call them calipers here too 🌞👍
Thank you Mike!
You're welcome 😊
I absolutely love all your videos! I’m wondering what the name of the business is that you mail the finished wax pieces to? I looked up casters with no luck!
I am based in the Netherlands, I ship it to a Dutch caster. If you google on casting silver or gold you should be able to find different casters.
Thanks
Thank you so much for your support!!
Hi. I recently discovered your channel and I find it extremly helpful.Can I have a question for you?I d like to try making ring out of copper (yellow or regular one).Does they behave different upon using?I mean changing color or comething?
Hello Vincent, thank you so much for watching. Off course you can ask me a question. Copper can discolour while wearing it. You could always add some clear nailpolish on the inside of a ring to prevent the discoloration from affecting the skin.
Topvideo! Ik woon op Curacao waar geen edelsmidgereedschap te krijgen is, dus deze video komt geweldig van pas om uit de voeten te kunnen met wat ik wel heb aan gereedschap! :)
Ohhhh, wat leuk om te horen Maria! Ik wens je veel plezier. ☺️❤️
Yes callipers in Australia too
Thank you! Finding the words in another language than your own is difficult sometimes.
A great tutorial, thank you.
Please can you tell me the name of the of the yellow tool your used to wax inside of the wax ring?
I'm looking forward to watching all you tutorials.
🙏🏽
Hi Kala, do you mean the pipe deburring tool?
Great video! Thank you very much!! If you can, please make a video about soft waxes as well!!
Thank you so much for watching! I have a small series planned. Next up is a signet ring tutorial and after that making a 3D shape. I will do one on different sorts of waxes as well and add soft wax to it. Thanks for giving me this tip!
I would also love to learn about soft waxes!
It’s coming up Catarina! I think this weekend or next week, ☺️
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thank You so much 🤗 I loved your vídeos! Thank You so much!
Thank you, that is very kind of you! ♥️
Internetsting. I always thought that it is hard to work with wax and you need alot of special tools!
Than I am glad you bumped into this tutorial, because it really isn’t. And it is such a nice way to figure out how your jewelry is going to look without using actual silver or gold.
Hi I have fallen down the youtube rabbit-hole a bit and ended up here, ended up watching the whole thing because it was quite calming and interesting.
Can I ask though, if someone wanted to make something basic like just a plain ring with maybe some hammering effect, is there an easy way to figure out how much metal is needed? I was thinking I could try to submerge the wax ring it in water and measure the volume difference in ml? or is there an easier way.
Or to flip it, if I wanted to make one that used up a specific amount of metal how can I figure out what dimensions the ring can/will be?
Thanks
Cool 😎
Thanks Neil!
I imagine many have shared, "callipers" is totally correct- you got it!
Thanks!!!
Hi i really love your videos on your channel. Can you tell me please where you got the sjabloon for the rings you use in your videos
I looked it up online. If you google Matt ferris ring template you should be able to find it.
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials thnx
fantastic Bregje !
Thank you Giorgio! And I am wondering if you are still happy with your torch set?
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials of course yes, unlikely still now it's not my full time work as I wish. Right now I'm temporary in UK working. Dreaming to be at the bench soon.
I am glad to hear you’re still happy with your set. And I hope you can make your dreams come true! To the bench it is, 🍀
Hi Bregje. Great video, and perfect timing for me as I have someone asking about a casting.
Kent
I am happy to be of help Kent! Hope it will help you out!
Hey, just curuius how the things shown in this video helps with making something for casting? I don't understand the correlation 🙄
You can make a basic shape in wax and use it as a mold for casting. That way you can make designs that would be very difficult to make in silver or gold. You can use Delft clay casting for wax pieces that are a bit sturdier and get your pieces casted by a caster if they are delicate.
@@Estona.Jewelry.Tutorials it just clicked now. I've never done casting before, but that makes complete sense. Thank you 😊
@@ltsune Casting is a lot of fun and doing the Delft clay casting is easy to get into. It's also a great way to use up scrap. I started with making castings from antique buttons. A fairly simple design is easiest, and once you're done you can use the castings in other pieces. I haven't tried casting a ring yet, but Bregje's demonstration makes it look doable.
thanks
Thank you for watching Mohamed!
How do you make sure the wax is at a 90 degree angle at the top? I had trouble in my class and my teacher told me to use a square but I couldn’t figure it out! Thanks for the video :)
Hi Ana, I am going to explain using a square in one of my next metalsmithing class episodes. I believe not this tuesday but the week after. I hope this will help you out!
Kun je deze wel met de delftse methode gieten? Ivm de inkepingen?
In Mexico they call callipers “el pie de rey” which translates to kings foot
Tnx👍👍👍
Hello, do you have a video showing how to create a ring that can hold a diamond?
Ohh ♥️
Your tutorial is easy to understand. You dont talk too fast.
as this is a year old I might not get an answer but, how would you make a mold of this ring that can be used? wouldn't the indents you carved make it impossible to remove from the clay without ruining the mold?
That is a very good question. A ring that has a design that's too difficult to get out with Delft clay casting, or that is too fragile, can be sent to a caster. They use the lost wax casting technique. You can look up some videos on it. I don't do it because it would be way too expensive to buy all the equipment just for me, but it is a great technique.
What kind of wax is it and where can i huy it