Cast in place gemstones in Lost Wax Casting

Learn to set gemstone in your wax jewelry designs. This video will show you some of the gemstones that can handle the heat of the kiln and the cast in place process. This is a 2 part video, if you are interested in seeing the investment and finishing process please watch the next video. This instruction film is focused on wax working. This process should be done with an adult or a jewelry professional. These fuels, and tools can be very dangerous. Please use caution when working with hot tools.

[@jeanene888]

This is awesome, great video. I have a question, not sure if you know the answer, but would appreciate your help if you do. My question is regarding prong settings for stones that cannot be casted in place. How do you go about a prong setting while having the stone in place to create the setting and if it goes over the stone, how would I remove it? Is there a way to do it without damaging the prongs? Would popping it out suffice and not damage the wax?

[@millybells]

Can torch and kiln tolerant cubic zirconia stones handle the heat in the lost wax casting process please?I’m currently a student jeweller learning how to use wax who lost out on my studio time due to COVID closures. I’m unsure 😐

[@chelsealea6053]

Yes CZ stones will survive the process. I have seen some inclusions or explosions happen within the CZ so it is a risky process. Mostly red, white and blue stones are the best, ruby, sapphire and diamonds can handle the most heat.

[@cocaynne7226]

i am beginer jeweler your videos help me a lot thz

[@chelsealea6053]

Thank you! I hope to make more tutorial videos.