Certificate in Wax Carving and Stone Setting for Jewellery Design

Strengths

• Certificate in Wax Carving and Stone Setting for Jewellery Design is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF);
• Widely recognized by HK Government and employers;
• Wax carving is a very flexible and professional technique which is capable to create complex shapes and designs in an easier, accessible, faster manner;
• Interactive training: from professional knowledge to techniques, design to the final product; and
• The comprehensive syllabus covers the use of different tools, materials, mounting methods and designs.

Objectives

• equip learners with profession-specific knowledge and skills for the safe and effective use of different types of jewellery wax materials and Stone Setting tools; and
• nurture learners with jewellery techniques, professional working and learning attitude, and to further develop artistic masterpieces from design to production by themselves.

Wax Carving Tools and Skills

• Introduction of various types of jewellery wax materials and tools
• Essential tools and technical skills for creative jewellery wax carving

Design Development

• Design research and development for application to projects
• Sketch drawing and testing model making

Metal Casting and Surface Finishing

• Metal casting process i.e. Lost Wax Casting
• Prepare wax model casted to precious metals by outside casting company
• Cast with silver/gold
• Essential skills of metal surface finishing techniques

Gemstone setting

• Gemstone characteristics for appropriate settings
• Traditional gemstone setting techniques using various setting tools
• New ideas in gemstone setting for contemporary designs

Course Fee

➞ Payment Methods
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

Financial Aids

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Material Fee
Student is required to purchase additional tools and material (HK$300).

Basic Qualification

Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience

Alvin Au

Alvin Au is a seasoned jewellery industry practitioner for more than 30 years. He has strong experience in jewellery product development and production management. Alvin had received goldsmith training in his early years and later on he obtained his degree in the jewellery discipline. 

He is currently teaching courses on jewellery design, wax carving, lost wax casting, goldsmithing, gemstone setting and Rhino modelling at leading education institutions. He has over 10 years of teaching experience.