This course introduces students to the many processes associated with lost-wax casting. Wax carving (precision and free-form), cuttlefish casting, sprueing, investing, centrifugal casting, moulding (rubber and silicone), and wax injecting are all covered. Students also learn advanced, efficient methods of finishing and polishing cast pieces. Special attention is paid to health and safety when working with these potentially dangerous materials and equipment
Prerequisites
JADE 1120.
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What you will learn
- Casting health and safety practices
- Principles of jewellery casting
- Types of casting waxes
- Carving and modeling techniques
- Cuttlebone casting
- Spruing
- Investing
- Burnout
- Centrifugal casting
- Finishing and polishing
- Rubber and silicone molds
- Wax injecting
- Spruing and casting a tree
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40932 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.