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Lost Wax Casting Course

Create unique jewellery pieces with the art of lost wax casting!

Jaf Elias

5.0 (21)

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2.5 hours

1 on 1

$264 (Afterpay available)

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What you'll do

Beginner Lost Wax Casting Workshop – 2.5 Hour Session

Join me for a relaxed and hands-on 2.5 hour workshop where you'll dive into the magical world of lost wax casting. This beginner-friendly class is perfect if you’re curious about jewellery making and want to explore sculpting your own unique ring or pendant in wax.

No experience? No problem! I’ll guide you through the basics in a warm, welcoming space—just bring your creativity and curiosity.

What You'll Learn:

How to shape, sculpt, and build your design in jeweller's wax

Adding textures and details using wax tools

Exploring different types of wax

The fundamentals of casting gemstones directly into wax

An overview of the full lost wax casting process

What’s Included:

All wax materials for your design

Note: Includes up to 15g of sterling silver – enough for 1–2 small, lightweight pieces. For larger or chunkier designs (like thick rings or big pendants), you may only be able to make one piece. If you require more than 15g, the additional cost of silver will be charged separately.

If you choose to work with 9ct yellow, white, or rose gold, you're welcome to do so, but please note that you'll need to cover the cost of the gold, casting fee, and GST separately. These fees are paid directly to the caster, not to me, as gold prices fluctuate daily and are significantly higher than silver. In this case, you're still entitled to create an additional piece in sterling silver, up to a total of 15g.

A selection of lab/nano gemstones for stone-in-place casting

1–2 finished pieces (ring, pendant or both) professionally cast, polished, and posted or for pick-up to you within 2 weeks

Optional Add-On: Basic Wax Kit $125 only instead of regular price $140

Want to keep creating at home? Grab a discounted Basic Wax Kit just for workshop participants.

Includes:

Soldering iron

Wax wooden mandrel

Plastic ring sizer

Various wax types

7 lab/nano gemstones

Masking tape, scissors, scalpel + blades

Wax sculpting tool

Acrylic sheet and marker

What to Bring:

Your imagination

Closed-toe shoes

Hair ties (if you have long hair)

Optional: Notepad and pen

Note: This session focuses on wax design only. Casting, polishing, and delivery of your finished pieces will be handled by me after the workshop.

If you want to learn how to polish and finish your pieces, please book the polishing course.

What you'll get

All materials and tools provided
Expert guidance
Your own jewellery to take home

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What to bring

Yourself and your creativity
A notepad and pen
Closed-toe shoes
Hair ties for long hair

Location

Fitzroy, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Jaf Elias

5.0 (21)

Women-owned

Hi I am Jaf, of Jaf Elias Designs and I am a Contemporary Jewellery Designer and artist based in Naarm (Melbourne), and my work reflects the stories, emotions, and experiences that shape me. Jewellery, to me, is not just an art form—it is a language, a way to express the intangible, the personal, and the deeply felt. I create pieces that transcend mere adornment, becoming vessels for memory, spirituality, and transformation.

As an empath, I find solace in the whimsical, fantastical, and magical realms, drawing inspiration from the beauty found in imperfection, nostalgia, and the fleeting moments that shape our lives. My work offers an escape into these worlds, a space where the wearer can connect with something beyond the ordinary.

My creative process is intuitive and deeply personal. I combine intricate hand fabrication and complex soldering with the free-flowing nature of lost wax casting, allowing metals to take on organic, unpredictable forms. This balance of precision and spontaneity gives my work a raw, almost ancient quality—each piece feels as if it has been unearthed from another time, carrying with it a sense of history and mystery. I am drawn to textures, layers, and the interplay between polished surfaces and rugged, untouched edges.

Rings hold a particularly special place in my heart, a connection rooted in childhood memories and the sentimental weight they carry. But beyond rings, I create jewellery that tells a story—pieces that feel like heirlooms from an imagined past, infused with meaning and emotion.

Through my work, I hope to offer more than just jewellery. I want to create small, wearable worlds—pieces that invite wonder, evoke emotion, and remind us that even in the most delicate details, there is magic.

Achievements:

Finalist of Profile 2025 Competition from JMGA NSW (The Jewellers and

Metalsmiths of Australia)

Featured in Radiant Pavillion article