PLAYING WITH FIRE.
The Lost Wax Casting Guide For Jewelry Makers
Lost wax casting is at the heart of custom jewelry—but learning it well can be the difference between trial-and-error and true craftsmanship.
After more than 30 years designing thousands of custom pieces and teaching aspiring jewelers, master goldsmith Mike Campbell shares the exact process he’s refined in both the studio and the classroom.
Jewelry Casting in the Small Shop: Learning and Teaching the Lost Wax Casting Process breaks this essential technique down into clear, practical steps. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of not just how the process works, but how to apply it successfully in a real working shop. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a guide you’ll come back to again and again. Available in print and e-book.
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A Practical Guide for Makers & Teachers
Whether you’re learning lost wax casting for the first time or teaching it to others, this book is designed to walk you through the process with clarity and confidence. Built from decades of real-world experience, it combines instruction, visuals, and hands-on application in one complete resource.
Lost Wax Casting Demystified
Each stage of the casting process is broken down into its own chapter, with clear explanations and step-by-step procedures you can actually follow. No gaps, no guesswork—just a straightforward path from start to finish.
250+ Color Photos, Charts & Illustrations
See exactly how it’s done. Every chapter is packed with detailed visuals of tools, materials, and techniques, along with reproducible step-by-step guides and helpful reference material in the appendices.
Hands-On Projects To Build Real Skill
Put the process into practice with five guided projects, each focused on a different model-making technique. With full-color, step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn by doing—not just reading.
Meet the Author
Mike Campbell—30+ Years In Jewelry Craft And Instruction
As the owner of The Designer’s Bench for 40 years and a jewelry instructor for 35, Mike is an experienced metalsmith and jewelry instructor who has assisted thousands of others aspiring to learn jewelry making. Casting is one of the primary methods used to make jewelry, and over the years he has used it to create cherished pieces of fine jewelry for countless customers. He has also refined the casting process and presents it in this volume in a way that is understandable and easy to follow. For anyone wishing to learn lost wax casting, this is a must have book. Purchase it in e-book or print form.
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