Introduction to stone setting: casting with stones
Ever wondered how stones are cast into metal or found your wax carved settings have changed in the lost-wax casting process? This course will introduce you to the principles of wax-carved settings for lost-wax casting and how stones can be cast directly into metal using cuttlefish and delft-clay sand casting.
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This course is designed to introduce you to how to bring together casting and stone-setting, both how to prepare settings and mounts when using wax carving and how and when it is appropriate to cast stones directly into metal using moulds made with cuttlefish bones and delft-clay also known as sand-casting.
What will we cover?
- Selecting appropriate stones for casting directly into metal. - Recognise what ‘heat-shock’ is. - Identify the considerations for wax carving stone-settings and mounts including shrinkage and wall-thickness. - Cuttlefish Casting - Delft-clay casting.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Selecting appropriate stones for casting directly into metal. - Recognise what ‘heat-shock’ is. - Identify the considerations for wax carving stone-settings and mounts including shrinkage and wall-thickness. - Cuttlefish Casting - Delft-clay casting.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for those with a knowledge of basic metal-jewellery making techniques, including rubover/bezel stone-setting. It is advantageous to have experience of wax-carving, although not essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
City Lit provides most of the basic tools and equipment you will need for jewellery-making. We also provide basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper and brass), chemicals and sundries.
We will provide saw blades, sandpaper, burrs and various cubic zirconia gemstones for you to practice with.
If you wish to work in silver you will be advised how to calculate how much you need and where to buy it from.
Particularly on this course you must wear appropriate covered footwear and clothing in room 308, as you will be working with molten metal. For health and safety reasons no sandals, open shoes or small pumps can be worn, even in hot weather.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development.
Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.
Kinga Olah is an accomplished jewellery artist with over 25 years of experience. She holds a degree in jewellery and a diploma as a gem expert. Her unique pieces have been featured in several prestigious exhibitions and international showcases, contributing to her growing reputation within the contemporary jewellery scene. Among her many achievements, she was awarded the Venice Design Week Award in 2024. Her expertise spans a range of techniques, from classic goldsmithing to innovative approaches, reflecting her commitment to both preserving traditional craftsmanship and embracing modern, creative practices. Kinga is a member of several respected organisations within the jewellery community, including the Precious Collective, Association for Contemporary Jewellery. She is passionate about sharing her expertise and experience. Her teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a hands-on, collaborative, and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to experiment and grow, whether they are beginners or advanced. For more information, visit her website at www.kingolajewellery.co.uk or follow her on Instagram @kingola.jewellery.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This course will introduce you to the principles of wax-carved settings for lost-wax casting and how stones can be cast directly into metal using cuttlefish and delft-clay sand casting.- Selecting appropriate stones for casting directly into metal.<br>- Recognise what ‘heat-shock’ is.<br>- Identify the considerations for wax carving stone-settings and mounts including shrinkage and wall-thickness.<br>- Cuttlefish Casting<br>- Delft-clay casting.- Selecting appropriate stones for casting directly into metal.<br>- Recognise what ‘heat-shock’ is.<br>- Identify the considerations for wax carving stone-settings and mounts including shrinkage and wall-thickness.<br>- Cuttlefish Casting<br>- Delft-clay casting.This course is for those with a knowledge of basic metal-jewellery making techniques, including rubover/bezel stone-setting. It is advantageous to have experience of wax-carving, although not essential.Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. 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For health and safety reasons no sandals, open shoes or small pumps can be worn, even in hot weather.City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development. <br><br>Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.Jewellery design & makingStone settingvirtual279349227VV362NONESat27/02/27 - 20/03/2710:30 - 16:3010:3016:304 sessions (over 4 weeks)41 to 4 weeksWeekendKSKeeley StreetKinga OlahSome experienceAvailable courses2027-02-27T00:00:00+00:00DaytimeFeb 2027Art & design349349Introduction to stone setting: casting with stonesintroduction-to-stone-setting-casting-with-stones/vv362-2627Ever wondered how stones are cast into metal or found your wax carved settings have changed in the lost-wax casting process? This course will introduce you to the principles of wax-carved settings for lost-wax casting and how stones can be cast directly into metal using cuttlefish and delft-clay sand casting.0000-Available|2027-02-27 00:00:00This course is designed to introduce you to how to bring together casting and stone-setting, both how to prepare settings and mounts when using wax carving and how and when it is appropriate to cast stones directly into metal using moulds made with cuttlefish bones and delft-clay also known as sand-casting.Ever wondered how stones are cast into metal or found your wax carved settings have changed in the lost-wax casting process? This course will introduce you to the principles of wax-carved settings for lost-wax casting and how stones can be cast directly into metal using cuttlefish and delft-clay sand casting.- Selecting appropriate stones for casting directly into metal.<br>- Recognise what ‘heat-shock’ is.<br>- Identify the considerations for wax carving stone-settings and mounts including shrinkage and wall-thickness.<br>- Cuttlefish Casting<br>- Delft-clay casting.- Selecting appropriate stones for casting directly into metal.<br>- Recognise what ‘heat-shock’ is.<br>- Identify the considerations for wax carving stone-settings and mounts including shrinkage and wall-thickness.<br>- Cuttlefish Casting<br>- Delft-clay casting.This course is for those with a knowledge of basic metal-jewellery making techniques, including rubover/bezel stone-setting. It is advantageous to have experience of wax-carving, although not essential.Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.City Lit provides most of the basic tools and equipment you will need for jewellery-making.<br>We also provide basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper and brass), chemicals and sundries. <br><br>We will provide saw blades, sandpaper, burrs and various cubic zirconia gemstones for you to practice with.<br><br>If you wish to work in silver you will be advised how to calculate how much you need and where to buy it from.<br><br>Particularly on this course you must wear appropriate covered footwear and clothing in room 308, as you will be working with molten metal. For health and safety reasons no sandals, open shoes or small pumps can be worn, even in hot weather.City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development. <br><br>Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.Jewellery design & makingStone settingconfigurable
