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GRACE GOW  WAX CARVING WEDDING RING MAKING WORKSHOPS

You should be the one to  actually make your rings. During your workshop Cat will break down the process into a series of  basic steps and ensure that you leave with professional quality rings. 

The Workshop: Carving is a two part process:

Our session together is the first part. We will carve your rings from a hard wax. The second part happens after you leave; our studio prepares you wax for casting, casts it and finishes it. Please see the timeline below. Lastly, your metal ring will be filed, sanded, and polished in our Vashon Island Studio.

Your Wedding Rings: This process is ideal for creating more organic, modern or simple design. A strong texture is achieved easily and an organic form is beautifully achieved in wax. 

Carving is also used to shape a ring that will fit perfectly with an existing engagement ring.

Metal Options: With this technique you are open to all castable metals, including palladium, platinum and some colors of gold that are not options in our fabrication workshop.

Timeline: Carving is a two part process that will take at least three weeks in production being cast. Keep in mind that some designs require additional work beyond the final metal work steps. 

Stone setting, engraving, or other custom work will be finished by GRACE GOW Studios on Vashon Island.  Once the metal work is complete, stone setting may begin and adds 2-4 weeks. Your final metal wedding bands are in your hands 4-10 weeks after the initial private ring carving session. 

INVESTMENT

The cost of your set will be based on your ring design and metal choices. Typically couples spend between $980-$1,700 on a set of 14k gold bands. Some stones can bring up the total cost. It is important to me that my clients are able to make informed decisions during the designing process, so please let me know if you have any questions at all.

HOW IT BREAKS DOWN

Workshop Fee + Cost of Metal + Additional Elements  = Total Price for Your Bands

Each person is unique. The vision for your ring, the shape of your fingers and your personal style will guide your design. It’s beneficial to try on bands in person.  See what you like on your own hand and we’ll try to emulate that in your custom design. 

A ROUGH IDEA •  WIDTHS AND SCALE 

• 1.5mm Band Width: This is very delicate. Smallest recommended.
• 2mm Band Width: A narrow thin band to sit perfectly against your engagement ring.
• 3mm Band Width : This is a classic band width, fits nicely next to an engagement ring, but is also weighty enough to be worn on its own.
• 4mm Band Width: A Medium choice for people who  want a slimmer band or do not wear an engagement ring.
• 5mm Band Width:  A uni-sex width. Fits a man’s hand and many women opt for this wider band too.
• 6mm Band Width: Bold, stunning, and solid. 

All are welcom-and everyone can make a ring!
Basic rings can be made in about 2  hours
Personal instruction = 1 couple per workshop.
The average price range to fabricate a set of 14k gold rings is $1080- $2,200.
We work with 100% recycled metals sourced from an USA based, eco-conscious refinery. 

Our GRACE GOW Showroom and Jewelry Studio is not  a jewelry store; it’s a creative, luxurious and relaxed environment. You can expect to work in a private, casual atmosphere at a jeweler's bench with tools that are lightly covered in wax dust.

Workshops are scheduled for one couple at a time.

The whole process is broken down into small steps. You will just have to follow one step at a time. All of those steps add up to a fished, heirloom quality, wedding ring.