Lost Wax Process or Casting

The Lost Wax Process, also known as casting, is a method for creating intricate and detailed jewelry pieces by molding and then melting away wax.

Part of speech: noun
Definition: The Lost Wax Process, a centuries-old technique still used in jewelry making today, involves creating a duplicate metal sculpture (usually gold or silver) from an original model made of wax. Initially, a detailed wax model of the desired item is crafted. This wax model is then encased in a heat-resistant material to form a mold. Once the mold sets, it is heated to melt away the wax, leaving behind an empty cavity in the shape of the jewelry piece. Molten metal is then poured into this hollow space. Once solidified, the outer mold material is broken away, revealing a metal replica of the original wax model. This process allows jewelers to create highly detailed and complex jewelry designs, providing the flexibility to work with intricate patterns and shapes not easily achievable through traditional metalworking techniques.