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Casting Operative, Domino Jewellery - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

The role Casting Operative Domino Jewellery  Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Domino Jewellery (part of Weston Beamor, Heimerle & Meule Group), one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of jewellery has an opportunity for a Casting Operative to join the well-established Casting Team. The successful candidate will work to ensure our casting is of the highest standard. Key responsibilities Work within the team to deliver on time casts of high quality to our customers and workshops Operation of casting machines Investing  Treeing- up  De-vesting  Burn outs Essential Skills 2 Years casting experience Experience of either centrifugal casting or vacuum casting Casting experience of

Casting Operative, Domino Jewellery - Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

The role Casting Operative Domino Jewellery  Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Domino Jewellery (part of Weston Beamor, Heimerle & Meule Group), one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of jewellery has an opportunity for a Casting Operative to join the well-established Casting Team. The successful candidate will work to ensure our casting is of the highest standard. Key responsibilities Work within the team to deliver on time casts of high quality to our customers and workshops Operation of casting machines Investing  Treeing- up  De-vesting  Burn outs Essential Skills 2 Years casting experience Experience of either centrifugal casting or vacuum casting Casting experience of

An Introduction into Wax Carving and Sand Casting

An Introduction into Wax Carving and Sand Casting 4 Day Workshop 25 – 28 July 2018 What will be taught? This course is designed to give you an introduction into wax carving and sand casting. You will learn the basics of both techniques with the possibility to design and make rings, earrings and pendants. You will be taught to create simple shapes in wax which are suitable as masters for the sand casting process and which can be used as masters to create a metal copy. The first part of the course will cover the basic principles and processes of

Head of Casting, Graff Diamonds - Mayfair, London

Head of Casting Graff Diamonds Mayfair, London We are looking for an experienced Caster to run our ancillary Casting Department. The successful candidate will be Head of the Casting Department and be responsible for a small team. Primarily working to fulfil shortfalls from our casting partners, the in house Casting Department will be working exclusively with 18ct gold and 950 platinum alloys. The department will be based in our Mayfair Headquarters and the successful applicant will be working alongside the experienced Mounters and CAD Designers of Graff Diamonds. The Candidate You should be comfortable working to deadlines. You should be

Experimental Casting Course with K2 Academy of Jewellery

Experimental Casting 23 - 25 October 2022 During this course you will explore and experiment with different casting processes and use them in an unconventional way. Traditional techniques like sand, water, ice and cuttlefish casting will be taught and used as the starting point of your creative journey. Through casting onto different materials, you will be encouraged to ‘cast outside the box’ and take the process literally outside the studio, to cast into gaps, cracks and other items in the street. You will be using different metals such as pewter, silver and bismuth. You will explore the possibilities of the

Studio Casting Techniques for Jewellery @ Flux Jewellery School

Studio Casting Techniques for Jewellery @ Flux Jewellery School This weekend course introduces numerous home- studio casting techniques for jewellery and other small accessories. What will I learn? With focus firmly on the experimental, this is an exciting opportunity to try out a variety of approaches to casting and mould making. The aim is to equip you with techniques you can carry on exploring in your in the home studio.. When casting your outcome is determined by the type of mould you made. We present you with a comprehensive overview of the various techniques used in casting, both for studio and commercial use. We

Experimental Casting Course, Cockpit Arts - Holborn, London

During this course you will explore and experiment with different casting processes and use them in an unconventional way. Traditional techniques like sand, water, ice and cuttlefish casting will be taught and used as the starting point of your creative journey. Through casting into different media, you will be encouraged to ‘cast outside the box’ and take the process literally outside the studio, to cast into gaps, cracks and other items in the street. We will be using different metals such as pewter, silver and bismuth. You will explore the possibilities of the different techniques and metals and find out

Wax Carving and Delft Clay Casting Course - Brighton

Wax Carving And Delft Clay Casting Course - Brighton Print Werks, Brighton BN2  14 October - 18 November 2019 Objectives To learn or refine skills in wax carving with the objective of learning casting in house, using Delft Clay with the option of addition of adding gemstones to your designs.   You will be guided through how to carve wax, adapt carving tools to suite your needs, what the limitations and flexibility of carving wax and refining your skills.   You will be shown and will yourself learn how to use Delft Clay to create moulds into which you will pour

The Quoit Brooch Style and Anglo-Saxon Settlement: A Casting and Recasting of Cultural Identity Symbols

Traditional to Contemporary Wax Carving and Wax Modelling

Traditional to Contemporary Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 6 Week Course - Saturdays 20 Jan 2018 - 3 Mar 2018 (half-term 24 Feb) What will be taught? This course is designed to explore working with different waxes such as the traditional carving wax but also modelling waxes used in the jewellery and dental casting industries. You will learn traditional techniques with an experimental approach to working with waxes and we will encourage you to combine them with unusual materials and stones etc, to explore the boundaries of lost wax casting. You will learn how the lost wax casting process works

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 5th and 19th November 2022 An introduction into working with different types of jeweller’s waxes and modelling them into jewellery pieces. This course is designed to give you an introduction into wax carving and modelling for jewellery. On the course you will produce one or a few wax pieces, that you will take to a casting company for them to cast into a metal of your choice. We will start from exploring different types of waxes which are suitable for the lost wax casting process as well as handling a variety of wax carving tools,

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling

Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 5th and 19th November 2022 An introduction into working with different types of jeweller’s waxes and modelling them into jewellery pieces. This course is designed to give you an introduction into wax carving and modelling for jewellery. On the course you will produce one or a few wax pieces, that you will take to a casting company for them to cast into a metal of your choice. We will start from exploring different types of waxes which are suitable for the lost wax casting process as well as handling a variety of wax carving tools,

Goldsmith / Jeweller (Flexible Working) - Full Time, Vashi, London

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/phPsnH6zZxg] The role Goldsmith / Jeweller (Flexible Working) Vashi London When our customers co-create a piece of jewellery, it’s our craftsmen and women who bring their ideas to life.  Our customers have unrivalled access to their jewellery at every stage of creation, giving them the opportunity to play a key role in the design, casting, setting and polishing, and even letting them get hands-on, adding the finishing touches to their design while guided by you. This is your chance to partner with the customer throughout the process from casting grain to the finished article. All the while

Diamond Mounter Available for Outwork - Hatton Garden Based

Diamond Mounter in Hatton Garden available for outwork. 10 years in the trade between Hatton Garden and Bond Street, traditionally trained.  Experienced in high end one off pieces and / or mass production work, casting / assembling, handmade etc. High quality work, reliable, good time keeping. Please whatsapp / email / call for enquiries. Callum 07940521449 CallumthejewellerUK@gmail.com

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Senior Designer

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Senior Designer As a Senior CAD Designer, I have a background in bench working and handmade jewellery design, which means I fully appreciate the intricacies of creating jewellery.  I am experienced in creating and preparing designs for all types of rings, settings, earrings, brooches, bangles and pendants.  I specialise in designing bespoke jewellery for designers, jewellers and manufacturers, which means I know how a CAD design must be developed in order to succeed and flourish during the next phases of manufacture.  Preparation and planning always pays off during the prototyping and casting phases, so my thorough

Freelance Jeweller / Polisher

Freelance Jeweller / Polisher I have many years’ experience within the jewellery and silversmithing industry and now undertake work as a contractor undertaking mounting and polishing work, for a number of casting companies as well as offering bespoke pieces to my customers. I am based in Essex and am happy to work on one off pieces or batch production work. I currently post and can collect work on request. Please feel free to check out my Instagram page to see my previous work, and I happy to provide references from the companies I currently work with. I am available for

Freelance Jewellery CAD Designer

I have many years’ experience within the jewellery and silversmithing industry, I am experienced in creating and preparing designs for all types of rings, setting, earrings, brooches, bangles and pendants. I began CAD drawing as part of the design process for creating bespoke pieces for my clients and have moved on to specialising in providing one off designs for jewellers and manufacturers. I also have a volume of past designs available on CG trader. I have experience in the 3D printing and casting process so I am able to offer services outside of the design work if required. Please feel

Jewellery Workshop Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Projects at the K2 Academy of Jewellery

Jewellery Workshop Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Projects Thursdays 9 Jan – 19 Mar 2020 Fridays 10 Jan – 20 Mar 2020 Who Is It For? This course is ideal for students who want to learn new techniques and practice their skills or for students who just want to broaden their jewellery knowledge. What Will Be Taught? Each term focuses on a different topic where students will be taught how to explore new designs and ideas within a set theme. The theme can be used for making a specialised piece, which can include different techniques like casting, findings and brooch backs,

Jewellery Workshop Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Projects at the K2 Academy of Jewellery

Jewellery Workshop Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Projects Thursdays 9 Jan – 19 Mar 2020 Fridays 10 Jan – 20 Mar 2020 Who Is It For? This course is ideal for students who want to learn new techniques and practice their skills or for students who just want to broaden their jewellery knowledge. What Will Be Taught? Each term focuses on a different topic where students will be taught how to explore new designs and ideas within a set theme. The theme can be used for making a specialised piece, which can include different techniques like casting, findings and brooch backs,

Cooksongold to participate at The Jewellery Show 2024

Cooksongold, the UK's leading supplier of jewellery-making supplies, has announced its participation in The Jewellery Show 2024, set to take place from 1-2 September at Olympia, London. The Jewellery Show is the ultimate destination for the jewellery community, bringing together the most prestigious names, emerging talent and expert suppliers under one roof. As the UK’s leading jewellery making supplier, Cooksongold will be showcasing its extensive range of products and services including Precious Metal Casting, Laser Cutting and Scrap services plus much more. Visitors to the Cooksongold stand at The Jewellery Show can look forward to interactive demonstrations with the latest

'Out Of The Shallows’ - Falkland Islands jeweller Alice Clarke's new collection

Fine jeweller Alice Clarke creates one of a kind ocean treasures at the bottom of the World in the Falkland Islands. Her new collection ‘Out Of The Shallows’  was launched last week in New York at the Melee The Show. Living and working in the Falkland Islands, where her waterfront studio sits in Stanley, with a population of 3,000, Alice creates all her work in-house. From casting to stone setting, Alice’s little workshop is a hub of creativity. Alice exhibited her jewellery collections in New York for the first time at the beginning of August. Her “ very nautical year”,

Intermediate & Advanced Workshop Projects at K2 Academy

Intermediate & Advanced Workshop Projects at K2 Academy 10 Week Course - Fridays 20 April 2018 - 6 July 2018 What will be taught? Each term focuses on a different topic where students will be taught how to explore new designs and ideas within a set theme. This term we concentrate on casting with an overall theme of 'Food glorious food' and we will start off with an inspirational research into food in the widest sense. From the food itself, to food packaging, cooking utensils etc.  This theme can then used for making a specialised piece, which can include different

Appointment: Ed Hole Promoted to New Business Manager at Weston Beamor

Weston Beamor are pleased to announce changes to its leadership team, with current Head of CAD Design and 3D Printing, Ed Hole promoted to the role of Business Manager for the bespoke precious metals casting, 3D printing and production division. Ed has worked at Weston Beamor for more than 14 years, joining the team in 2003 having recently graduated from Loughborough University with a BA (Hons) in Industrial Design and Technology. Ed instantly impressed both colleagues and clients with his personable approach, knowledge and passion. Commenting on the promotion, Managing Director, Andrew Morton, said: “I am really pleased with this

Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery Summer Courses 2017

One Week Jewellery Courses During the summer the Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery offer one week long intensive daytime courses. These courses are suitable for beginners and enable you to make a lot of progress in just one week. For summer 2017 we are offering the following classes in July and August Stone Setting Silver Casting & Wax Carving Introduction to Rhino/CAD Advanced Rhino/CAD If you are unsure which course is best for you then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery Panther House, 38 Mount Pleasant, London WC1X 0AN 0207 837 0045 mail@vannetta.com www.vannettaseecharran.com

Midcentury Modern®

Midcentury Modern® Dulwich College, SE217LD Sunday 24th March 2024 Now in its 20th year Midcentury Modern® has some fantastic contemporary designers and top midcentury dealers heading to celebrated interiors fair Midcentury Modern® on March 24th along with some inspirational jewellery designers. Newbies Will Sharp Jewellery and Eleanor Whitworth will both be premiering this time round. Will’s designs include both his everyday 3D printed range created from plant based PLA being sustainable, lightweight and colourful, perfect for everyday wear plus his recycled silver range made with traditional techniques and casting. Eleanor Whitworth’s pieces are entirely handmade in her Glasgow studio, marrying