Lost Wax Casting

Lost wax casting is a popular method of creating custom jewelry and other metal objects. It is a centuries-old technique that has been used by artisans and craftspeople around the world to create intricate and detailed pieces.

The lost wax casting process begins with the creation of a model or pattern of the desired object. This model can be made of wax, clay, or other materials and is used to create a mold for the final piece. The model is then coated in a layer of investment material, which hardens and forms a mold around the model.

Once the investment mold is hardened, it is placed in a kiln and heated to a high temperature. The heat causes the wax model to melt and "lost," leaving a hollow space in the mold. Molten metal, such as gold or silver, is then poured into the mold and allowed to cool and harden.

After the metal has cooled and hardened, the investment mold is broken away to reveal the finished casting. The casting is then cleaned and polished, and any necessary finishing touches, such as setting stones or adding engravings, are completed.

Lost wax casting is a time-honored tradition in the jewelry industry, and is still widely used today due to its versatility and ability to create highly detailed and intricate pieces. It is a complex process that requires skill and attention to detail, but the end result is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry or metal object.