Beginners Wax Carving 3 Class: Pendants and Cabochon Bezels Experience Melbourne

Discover the hard wax carving technique with wax burrs make a cabochon bezel ring



5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  $280 - $480 (Afterpay available)
($280 for Per person- Public class price only; $480 for Per person-private tuition class price for requested dates)

Interested in carving wax jewellery but don't know where to start? Join Eran Naylor, a professional jeweller of over 20 years, who will teach you on how to make a bezel setting for your cabochon gemstone and also how to carve pendants which will get you started on using wax burrs.
A cabochon gemstone has a polished, domed surface, which is different from faceted stones and stands out as a beautiful focal point of your jewellery. By using the bezel method, the stone is surrounded by metal and has a clean-cut look, perfect for any engagement or wedding ring.
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to map and put down your carving and use hand tools to shape and refine your piece for casting, attaching bails or ring bands. 
With all equipment provided, you will be using battery-operated flex shafts to work quickly and shape the bezel. A full list of equipment will also be provided to purchase afterwards.
At the end of the class, you can take home your own cabochon bezel setting that you can be proud of.
Please note: You will either borrow a stone to use in class or bring your own stone with you if you plan to cast and set this bezel. Please use a round or oval stone for this class and it's better to start off bigger rather than smaller, where over 8 mm to 10mm is best.


Knowledge required
This class is in the beginners series but you really need to have completed a beginners ring carving class first.
 
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All materials and equipment provided
  • Your own cabochon bezel and pendant to take home
What to bring
  • Wear appropriate clothing
  • Wear closed-toe shoes
  • Bring your own cabochon gemstone (optional)

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Gasworks Arts Park - 21 Graham St, Albert Park VIC

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Eran Naylor Jewellery
Eran Naylor Jewellery

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My name is Eran Naylor and I am a self taught goldsmith, designer and teacher. I have my own label, a working studio in Melbourne and also run a jewellery school with in person classes and online jewellery classes. I started making jewellery over 25 years ago and have progressed from there as creating jewellery became more and more of a passion
I started off beading gemstones and wire wrapping jewellery pieces to saw piercing and then onto lost wax carving work, teaching myself and learning to solder along the way. I am proof that you can make it on your own and work it out as you go but I made a lot of mistakes along the way with no internet or short classes available today and I aim to help you avoid those same mistakes and give you a good solid base for making jewellery with wax.
I started teaching eight years ago after helping a few friends with their skills and realised how much I have to offer, especially in lost wax carving. Over a thousand students later, I have expanded the course range and now offer you these online jewellery courses to practice at home anywhere in the world at your own pace.
I continue to work now as a bespoke goldsmith and miss the days when I could just sit for hours playing with wax. This is the best way to learn. I find that teaching and helping others makes up for my personal lack of creative time now and is so enjoyable that it more gives back. All of my students know that I love nothing more than talking jewellery and am always available to help.
I hope that you enjoy your journey and I would be honoured to be a part of that along the way.
x Eran

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2025-03-07 15:00:00
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