Nadine Suzanne Jewellery
Signet Ring Workshop - Sand Casting
Signet Ring Workshop - Sand Casting
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Create your own SOLID sterling silver ring ready to wear!
In this hands-on sand casting workshop, you’ll learn how to make your very own solid sterling silver ring using one of the oldest and most beautiful metalworking techniques.
Sand casting is a raw, organic process where molten silver is poured into a mould made from sand, capturing the textures, patterns, and imperfections that give each piece its own personality. No two rings are ever the same
You’ll walk away with a solid silver ring that you cast yourself – that is solid and made to last a life time. These are the kinds of pieces that become heirlooms.
FYI - you dont have to make a ring you can pretty much make anything you like (within reason) if you can carve it from wax we can make it!!
What’s included:
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A guided, step-by-step introduction to sand casting
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10 grams of sterling silver (or bring your own old jewellery to melt!) - if you would like a chunkier ring you can purchase more silver on the day
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Tools, materials, and safety equipment provided
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Your finished, polished silver ring to take home
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This is a small group of 4 people so you will receive 1:1 support through out he process.
This workshop is perfect for beginners – no experience needed – or anyone who wants to connect with the raw, real side of jewelry making.
Location
shop 2 1 Third street Railway Estate
How will you create your ring?
Carve a ring from jewellers wax
Start by caring and shaping your ring from jewellers was. This is where your design comes to life! You can pretty much car any shape/size you want. There are some limitations using this process, this will be covered int he workshop.
Create the mould
You will create a mould from jewellers sand using the wax modal as the mould.
Cast in metal
This is where the magic happens! you will cast your ring ins sterling silver. There is the option to bring your own metal or gold. If you do want to use your own metal or gold please get in touch prior to the workshop to arrange.
Reveal your ring
Once the metal is poured you are able to open the mould straight away to reveal your SOLID sterling silver ring
Clean up your piece
Once the ring has been cast it is time to file and sand your piece the desired look you want. There is naturally texture on sand cast pieces due to the process, however, you can achieve a high polish on your piece.
Ready to wear!
Walk away with a compliantly unique, handmade ring crafted entirely by YOU!
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Size
It is up to you to provide the correct size. If the wrong size is provided then there will be a resize or remake fee.
Resizing costs $100 and a remake of the starts at $750
How To Find your Ring Size
The best way to find your ring size is to come into the studio or visit a local jeweller. If you cant make it into the studio this is a convientent way to measure your finger.
When measuring your finger make sure the paper, string or what ever you use slides on and off your finger easily. Try and the make paper the width of the ring for example if you are buying a 5mm wide band make the width of the paper 5mm. Usually for wider/thicker bands you will need to go up .5 - 1 size.
Nadine Suzanne Jewellery is size inclusive so if you can not find your size in the chart below please email your size to nadinesuzannejewellery@gmail.com.
It is up to YOU to provide the correct ring size, if the ring needs to be resized there will be a resize fee of $100 - this is for a standard resize. Please note some designs can not be easily resized for example cast in place rings and will need to be remade - this will be a remake fee starting at $750 deapending on complexity of the design.
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Inside |
Inside Circumference (mm)
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US |
Australia |
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14.9 |
46.8 |
4 |
H |
|
15.3 |
48 |
4.5 |
I |
|
15.7 |
49.3 |
5 |
J |
|
16.1 |
50.6 |
5.5 |
K |
|
16.5 |
51.9 |
6 |
L |
|
16.9 |
53.1 |
6.5 |
M |
|
17.3 |
54.4 |
7 |
N |
|
17.7 |
55.7 |
7.5 |
O |
|
18.1 |
57 |
8 |
P |
|
18.5 |
58.3 |
8.5 |
Q |
|
18.9 |
59.5 |
9 |
R |
|
19.4 |
60.8 |
9.5 |
S |
|
19.8 |
62.1 |
10 |
T |
|
20.2 |
63.4 |
10.5 |
U |
|
20.6 |
64.6 |
11 |
V |
|
21 |
65.9 |
11.5 |
W |
|
21.4 |
67.2 |
12 |
X |
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
All packages are sent via Australia Post. If you are located overseas once the packages reaches your country it will then be handed to your local courier company for delivery.
Standard shipping - Is shipped with no additional insurance
Express - Is shipped express with Insurance if your packaged goes missing or is damaged
Customers are responsible for any import or custom fees
If your item arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 48 hours with photos. The item willI be repaired replaced
Sand & Ashes
Sand and/or ashes can be used in almost all the designs free of charge.
If you would like to include sand or ashes in your item, make a note in the checkout comment box. We will reach out regarding next steps.
What is Sand Cast Jewellery?
Sand casting is an ancient method of making jewellery.
Sand casting is a technique where jeweller’s sands such as Delft clay, red clay, or natural beach sand are used to create a mould, into which an impression is pressed using a wax model or small object—such as a shell, ring, twig, or button. Molten metal is then heated and poured into the mould, where it cools and solidifies to form a solid sterling silver or gold piece. As each mould is destroyed during the casting process, no two pieces are ever identical, ensuring every creation is entirely unique.
Read more about Nadine's process and techniques here.
Contact Us
Got questions? Feel free to contact us at any time via email nadinesuzannejewellery@gmail.com or through the website here.