I like the tactile nature and immediacy of working with soft and carve-able wax. The lost wax process suits my spontaneous design process and allows for fun experimentation.
Industry specialists complete the casting process, transforming the wax models into metal. The wax models begin in a flask filled with a plaster-like material called investment. The flask sits in a kiln heated to specific temperatures to cure the investment and ‘burn out’ the wax. Once cooled, a perfect mould remains to fill with molten metal. The result is a beautiful replica of the ‘lost wax’ – a metal object ready to transform into jewellery.
My practice goes beyond casting to bring the design to life. I use a variety of techniques, including hammering, sawing, filing, painting, enamelling and soldering.