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Lost-Wax Casting Workshop

FREE-FLOW method

Jaf Elias

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2 x 2.5 hours

1 to 4 guests

$285 (Afterpay available)

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Overview

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Teacher

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What you'll do

This is a two-session workshop.

First Session:

In this hands-on, intimate workshop, you will explore the art of lost-wax casting, focusing on creating intricate, one-of-a-kind designs using free-flow wax modelling and stone-in-place techniques. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this course is designed to help bring your creative visions to life, with the option to craft a ring, a pendant, or both.

All Materials Provided – You'll receive 15g of sterling silver (enough for 1 to 2 pieces, depending on the weight of your design), along with all tools and equipment needed to create your custom ring or pendant.
Intricate Design Focus – Learn how to design and craft a unique ring or pendant (or both), with detailed attention to intricate, personalised elements.
Gemstone Setting – Discover how to incorporate gemstones into your design using stone-in-place techniques, ensuring your stones are securely set during the casting process.

Session 2: Cleaning & Finishing Your Cast Piece (2 hours)

What You’ll Learn:

Removing sprues and excess metal
Cleaning and refining your cast piece
Polishing techniques for a professional finish

What you'll get

Your Own Jewellery Piece – By the end of the course, you’ll have a finished, beautifully crafted ring or pendant—or both—featuring a carefully selected gemstone.
Skills for Future Projects – Walk away with the knowledge and techniques to apply free-flow wax modelling and stone-in-place casting in your future jewellery designs.
Creative Confidence – Gain the confidence to continue your jewellery-making journey, with a deeper understanding of lost wax casting, metalworking, and gemstone setting.

What to bring

Yourself and your creativity

A notepad and pen

Closed-toe shoes

Hair ties for long hair

Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Location

Fitzroy, VIC

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

More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Jaf Elias

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