Casting I - Steve Bostwick
Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST
CASTING I
INSTRUCTOR: STEVE BOSTWICK
This is a beginning casting class where the student will learn the basics of lost wax centrifugal casting using primarily .925 or .999 silver. We welcome repeat and experienced casters. Students will make an initial cast with a commercial wax master, then students are encouraged to generate custom wax masters particularly as settings for cabochons or other stones. Students will learn how to modify commercial waxes and fabricate their own designs out of wax components or dip and carve methods around a stone. Included in the class fee: handouts, two commercial waxes, one initial cab, a selection of wax components for custom work, investment up to 10 lbs., finishing materials and polishes. No casting metal is included in the class fee. Fine silver or sterling silver casting grain may be purchased from the instructor, or the student may provide their own labeled casting grain or known scrap. Additional waxes in a wide range of patterns, cabs and faceted stones will be made available for purchase by the instructor or the student may provide their personal stock. Media: silver; fine, sterling, and bronze.
Class Fee: $130
Est Materials Fee: $0+
Prerequisite: Silver I
Steve Bostwick
Steve Bostwick is a practicing Forensic Architect from Wyoming, Ohio, who spends as much time as possible in the family jewelry studio, Cabochon Works, LLC. After a “pretty rock” informed him that there should be more to rockhounding than just collecting, Steve taught himself to cab. Steve’s WH classes have included cabbing, opals, silver, faceting, chain, and multiple casting classes. At Cabochon Works, LLC, Steve provides faceting, cabbing, and casting lessons, produces custom metalwork and jewelry for sale, stone cutting and polishing to private clients and well-known custom/art jewelers.