Wax Carving & Sand Casting Workshop

Absolutely!

This workshop is designed for complete beginners. Our instructors guide you through each step — from carving and shaping wax to sand-casting your finished piece in real silver. You’ll learn safely, confidently, and have fun doing it.

You can make only one piece (or pair of earrings) per workshop.

We’ll help you design something achievable within the 3- to 4-hour class. Popular beginner choices include free-form signet rings and simple textured bands.

Each session is private and limited to 3–4 participants, so everyone receives personal attention and time to work at their own pace.

Wax carving teaches you how to sculpt your design in wax.

Sand casting is the exciting part where your wax model is used to create a mold and molten silver is poured to form your final piece.

You’ll get to do both during the session.

Sand casting allows you to take your finished silver piece home the same day.

Investment casting, on the other hand, takes several days, requires an extra fee and produces ultra-detailed results — ideal for precise or delicate designs. (Your wax model is melted out during this process.)

Yes, you can. But it depends on your stone type, the casting method, and the setting style you want.

Some durable gemstones like sapphires, rubies, spinels, and certain quartz types can handle the extreme heat of sand casting, so they can be placed directly in your mold before pouring molten silver.

More delicate gems, such as emeralds, amethysts, opals, or pearls: should be set afterward using methods like bezel, prong, or flush setting, once the metal has cooled and been finished.

💡 Tip: Please send us a photo of the stone you will like to use. We’ll help you choose the best setting and casting method to keep your gem safe and looking stunning.

Casting is a real craft. Sometimes the mold or flow may fail. If that happens, we’ll guide you through carving again and adjusting your design so it comes out even better on your second try.

It’s all part of the learning process!

It depends on your preferred casting method!

If you’re doing sand casting, your wax model stays intact, so you can keep it as a keepsake or reuse it later.

However, in investment casting, the wax melts away during the casting process to create the mold for your silver piece; meaning the original wax model is lost.

💡 Please note: Investment casting is a more delicate process and, while rare, sometimes the mold doesn’t come out perfectly. In that case, we may need to re-carve or adjust your design before casting again. Our team will guide you through it if it happens!

Yes, we weight your wax model to estimate the cost before casting.

The Workshop fee does not include the Silver material.
You will be charged additional fees based on the weight of your finished piece.

Silver material is charged by final weight.

We use high quality 940 silver. Price is about 650,000 VND per 3.75g.
Minimum fees:

• Ring: 650,000 VND
• Pendant: 750,000 VND
• Earrings: 1,100,000 VND
• Bracelet: 1,300,000 VND

*Silver prices may change. We will tell you in advance.

You can engrave or carve directly on your wax model, or after casting and finishing, we can laser engrave it.

The session lasts around 3–4 hours, depending on your pace and design.

• Sand Casting: same-day results.
• Investment Casting: 7–10 days for completion, polishing, and pickup.

Sand casting is ideal for bold, solid forms like signet rings, chunky bands, or free-form organic shapes. It’s not suitable for thin or highly detailed designs. If your wax design fits this method, you’ll get to cast your piece directly in silver and take it home the same day.

Because sand molds can’t capture ultra-fine details, some designs will need to be cast using lost-wax (investment) casting instead. Your instructor will evaluate your piece and suggest the best method. Sand casting results are unique and slightly organic — part of their handcrafted charm.

For designs requiring clean lines or intricate patterns, we recommend investment casting. This process takes 7–10 days and produces a highly detailed result through professional casting and polishing.

Please note: your wax model will melt away during this process

Absolutely.

Many participants create pieces as gifts, souvenirs, or couple’s keepsakes.

You can also purchase a Ddreamer Jewelry Workshop Gift Voucher to share this experience with someone special.

Please, contact us for more information about the vouchers.