More wax carving

For my senior studies class with Tim Lazure I had to design my own class to some extent. I was to come up with projects that I wanted to focus on that were relative to my senior show theme and that ties in with my work as a whole. As one of those components I wanted to really explore the wax carving technique and see what I can come up with. I told myself, (and Tim) that I would have atleast 6 carved and ready to be cast by the end of February. So far when I get the wax and tools out I love it and really get into it. However when the wax carving tool kit remains shut on my desk while I work on other things weighing me down my progress seems to suffer....strange huh?

Nonetheless, I think the little I have done so far is a start and I have plenty stirring in the sketchbook!

Finally those little waxed carved rings!

Both rings were cast in Silver, one set with a pearl and the other set with a blue diamond at the top and 3 clear diamonds on the inside band. I really enjoyed the wax carving process, I am attempting to accomplish atleast 2 wax carvings per week this semester until atleast the beginning of March maybe longer.  Ill be posting process images of those as I go.... Hope you like em!

Wax carved rings - in progress

Just a few sketches of the rings I am working on for casting. They are all carved out of wax and then cast in Silver. The first two will be set with pearls and the 3rd ring has a blue diamond on top and 3 clear diamonds on the inside of the band. The 2nd and 3rd ring are inspired by the sea urchin which I did a brooch on previously. These should be done in a couple days!