{"product_id":"sand-casting-ring-making-masterclass","title":"Sand Casting \u0026 Sterling Silver Ring Making Masterclass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eSimply Creative 1313 Chestnut Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18+ only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend the day discovering one of the oldest metalworking techniques in the world while creating a truly one of a kind sterling silver ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intimate workshop is limited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejust four students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing for personalized instruction and plenty of one-on-one guidance throughout the day. Over the course of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you’ll learn two jewelry-making techniques: professional wax carving and traditional sand casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e| Itinerary |\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll begin by teaching you how to carve a ring from professional jeweler’s wax. You’ll learn how to shape, size, refine, and add details to create a one-of-a-kind design with traditional tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunch Break: \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter a lunch break (feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebring your own lunch or order Jimmy John’s with us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), we’ll move into the exciting second half of the experience: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon: \u003c\/strong\u003eSand casting is one of humanity’s oldest metalworking techniques, dating back thousands of years. For centuries, artisans have used specially prepared sand to create molds capable of capturing incredible detail before pouring molten metal inside to create finished objects. While the process has evolved over time, the core technique remains remarkably similar to what ancient metalsmiths practiced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this class, you’ll learn every step of the process. Rather than simply watching a demonstration, you’ll create your own mold, prepare your wax model, melt and pour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with instructor guidance, reveal your casting, and finish your piece through filing, sanding, and polishing. You’ll even have the option to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecast a stone directly into your ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using a specially selected cast-in-place gemstone if you’d like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly hands-on experience where you’ll participate in every stage of the journey, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom carving a block of wax to leaving with a beautifully finished sterling silver ring that you made yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour tuition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$350\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full day (5–6 hours) of expert instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional jeweler’s wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCasting your ring in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver- up to 20g (anything larger will require extra metal which will be charged at market rate-note: most rings are under 20g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll tools, equipment, and safety materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolishing and finishing supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA completed sterling silver ring to take home the same day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re looking to explore jewelry making for the first time or just experience one of the most rewarding techniques in metalsmithing, this premium workshop offers an unforgettable opportunity to create something truly lasting with your own hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Please wear CLOSED-TOED SHOES and long pants. 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