Polishing Course - Private 1:1

Cleaning and Polishing Your Cast Piece



1 hour Location Fitzroy Class size 1 on 1   $120 (Afterpay available)
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Jewellery Polishing & Finishing Workshop
Bring your cast jewellery to life in a private, hands-on workshop with jaf.elias.
Learn how to transform your raw cast pieces into beautiful, finished jewellery. In this practical session, you'll explore the essential techniques used to remove sprues, refine rough edges, smooth metal surfaces, and polish your pieces to achieve a professional finish.
Whether you'd love a high-polish shine or prefer textured surfaces and unique patinas, this workshop will help you understand the finishing process and give your jewellery your own personal touch.
A Growing Workshop Experience at jaf.elias
As jaf.elias continues to grow, we're expanding our teaching team and offering more workshop times while maintaining our private, personalised learning experience.
Although this is a private session, you're welcome to share the experience with your partner, friends or family! Simply send us a DM or submit a booking request with the number of people you'd like to attend, and we'll help arrange a session for your group.
Your class may be led by Jaf or one of our available instructors, depending on the timetable. Each instructor has undergone training in her teaching methods and approach to jewellery making, following the same course structure and teaching principles.
Every teacher brings their own experience, creative strengths, and individual skills to the studio, giving you a supportive, hands-on learning experience with personalised guidance throughout the session.
What You'll Learn
  • How to remove sprues and excess metal from your cast jewellery.
  • Cleaning, filing, and refining your cast pieces.
  • Sanding techniques to smooth surfaces and prepare your jewellery for polishing.
  • Introduction to polishing tools, compounds, and equipment.
  • Techniques for achieving a professional high-polish finish.
  • Exploring alternative finishes, including textures and patinas, to create a unique look.
Workshop Outline
1. Revealing Your Cast Pieces & Sprue Removal — 15 minutes
  • Unveil your cast jewellery and examine the raw metal.
  • Learn how to safely remove sprues and excess metal.
  • Refine rough edges and prepare your piece for the next stage.
2. Cleaning & Smoothing the Metal — 15 minutes
  • Practise filing and sanding techniques to refine your design.
  • Learn how to smooth surfaces and remove casting marks.
  • Prepare your jewellery for polishing while preserving its shape and details.
3. Polishing & Finishing — 30 minutes
  • Introduction to polishing tools, equipment, and compounds.
  • Hands-on practice using polishing techniques to bring your piece to a beautiful shine.
  • Explore alternative finishes, including surface textures and patinas, for a more individual look.
  • Learn finishing tips to help you care for and maintain your jewellery.
Throughout the session, your instructor will provide individual guidance to help you work confidently and achieve the best possible finish for your piece.
Important Information:
This workshop focuses on the practical skills involved in finishing and polishing cast jewellery. Your class may be taught by Jaf or a trained jaf.elias instructor, depending on availability, with the same teaching approach and course structure maintained across our workshops.
As each cast piece is unique, the time required and final result may vary depending on its size, design, and condition.

Upcoming dates for Polishing Course - Private 1:1

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 28 Oct 2026, 1:01pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 11 Nov 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.

  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-4:30pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-3:30pm
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 5pm-6pm
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-3:30pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 5pm-6pm
Location

120-122 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy VIC

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  • 5/5 from Leah Ohagan, attended Oct 2025: Loved my class with the lovely Jaf she explained and showed me exactly what i need to do in an enjoyable and clear manner.. in a short time i learned everything i needed to know to move forward by my self with confidence in what im doing. Was extremely happy with doing this class and lucky to have Jaf as my teacher.
Your teacher

Jaf Elias
Jaf Elias

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female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Jaf, the artist behind jaf.elias Jewels, a Contemporary Jewellery designer and artist based in Naarm (Melbourne). My work reflects the stories, emotions, and experiences that shape me. To me, jewellery is more than an art form; it is a language through which I express the intangible, the personal, and the deeply felt. I create pieces that go beyond adornment, becoming vessels for memory, spirituality, and transformation.
As an empath, I find inspiration in whimsical, fantastical, and magical realms, drawing on the beauty of imperfection, nostalgia, and the fleeting moments that shape our lives. My work invites people into these worlds, offering a space to 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, as though each piece has been unearthed from another time, carrying its own 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, rooted in childhood memories and the sentimental weight they carry. Beyond rings, I create jewellery that tells a story: pieces that feel like heirlooms from an imagined past, infused with meaning, wonder, and emotion.
Through my work, I hope to offer more than jewellery. I want to create small, wearable worlds that invite curiosity, evoke emotion, and remind us that even in the most delicate details, there is magic.
jaf.elias Jewellery Workshops
As my jewellery practice continues to grow, so does the interest in my workshops. To welcome more students and offer greater flexibility with class dates and times, I am expanding my teaching practice into "jaf.elias Jewellery Workshops".
This expansion means that, alongside teaching myself, I will be welcoming a small team of instructors trained by me to lead selected classes. Each instructor is guided by my teaching methods, techniques, and approach to jewellery making, ensuring that the quality and learning experience remain consistent across our workshops.
"The heart of the experience remains the same." Our classes continue to be held in a private, personal setting, with individual attention and guidance throughout your creative journey. Your instructor will depend on availability, but you can feel confident knowing that each teacher has been trained under my guidance and follows the same standards I have established.
With more instructors joining the workshops, we can offer more class dates and greater opportunities for you to explore jewellery making, develop new skills, and bring your creative ideas to life, all while keeping the intimate, hands-on experience that makes our workshops special.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an aspiring jeweller looking to develop your skills, there will be more opportunities to learn, experiment, and discover the magic of making jewellery by hand.
I look forward to welcoming you into our little world of creativity and sharing the art of jewellery making with you.
Achievements
  • Finalist, Profile 2025 Competition — Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia (JMGA NSW).
  • Featured in Radiant Pavilion — highlighting contemporary jewellery and the creative community in Naarm.
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