{"product_id":"sandcasting-workshop-3-october-26","title":"3-Hour Sandcasting Jewellery Workshop (Intermediate) - 3rd October 26","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA 3 hour workshop covering Sandcasting.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMt Eden, Auckland | Saturday, 3rd October 2026, 10am - 1pm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking for two?\u003c\/strong\u003e This workshop accommodates a maximum of 2 participants. If you are attending with a partner or friend, please add \u003cstrong\u003e2 to your cart\u003c\/strong\u003e — one place per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the raw, tactile art of molten metal in this hands-on, \u003cstrong\u003e3-hour sandcasting workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed as an intermediate session for makers who have already built foundational studio skills, this workshop dives straight into casting metal directly using delft sand molds—exploring the distinct technical differences between sandcasting and traditional wax carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is an intensive 3-hour session focused strictly on sand molding and casting, \u003cstrong\u003ewe will be using provided shapes, forms, and master elements\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than carving individual wax pieces. This allows us to maximize our time around sand packing, stone placement, and pouring molten metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/0668\/2937\/files\/C_ARings_480x480.jpg?v=1774684413\" alt=\"Made during a workshop that combined wax build-up and carving.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Received the rings — they look so beautiful!! - Amy”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade during a workshop that combined wax build-up and carving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a beginner class. To ensure you get the most out of this session, participants must have previously attended a studio session with us (learning wax carving and finishing) or have equivalent bench\/workshop experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We'll Cover \u0026amp; What You'll Make\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is to complete \u003cstrong\u003etwo cast pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e during the session using provided master forms to give you a thorough understanding of the process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandcasting Theory \u0026amp; Form Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview design principles: how sandcasting differs from wax carving and what shapes translate best into sand molds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Piece: Sandcasting a pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork with a pre-made shape to master mold packing, venting, risers, adding three small gems held in place with beads and pouring molten metal cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Piece: Gemstone Sandcasting a ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvance your skills by setting a \u003cstrong\u003eraw sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e directly into the mold prior to pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn specialised techniques like casting a raw sapphire into a simple band to create a natural, organic bezel, or using bead setting methods within the sand mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 hours of expert, studio instruction (max 2 participants per class).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccess to a curated selection of pre-made master shapes and forms for mold building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll specialized sandcasting equipment, tools, and foundry setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetals for your practice pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemstones (raw sapphires) for stone-in-place casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee, tea, water, and studio treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Workshop Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Alumni \u0026amp; 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