In this course, participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience centered around the art of creating grillz. The curriculum consists of three sequential courses:
Jewelry 1 - Basics includes:
- Creating a custom bezel setting for a stone
- Techniques in sawing, filing, sanding, soldering
- Crafting a ring
- Stamping and hammering for texture
- Polishing and applying patina
Lost Wax Casting 1 - Basics includes:
- An overview of the lost wax casting process
- Techniques for carving wax models
- Demonstrations on creating rings and charm-sized pendants, with opportunities to create earrings and other jewelry forms
- Strategies for building up wax models
- Modification and maintenance of wax carving tools
- Setting up a workspace for wax model creation at home
- Guidelines for outsourcing castings for reproduction
- Understanding model requirements for reproduction
- The casting process, including sprue, invest, and the two common styles of casting: vacuum assisted and centrifugal casting
- Instructions for establishing your own casting equipment
- Techniques for polishing castings
Grillz Fabrication 101 - Basics includes:
- The history and evolution of grillz
- Different types of grillz: Solid and Open-Face
- Overview of materials used
- Safety and compliance, including OSHA standards and jewelry regulations
- Tools & Equipment
-Dental Impressions & Mold Making (molding kit included)
- Proper techniques for taking dental impressions
- Creating plaster molds and casting models
- Identifying common issues (such as air bubbles and distortion)
Fitting & Repair
A full-color handout will be provided for the course. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a personalized workbook that includes this handout. The materials will encompass instructions for various techniques and projects, reference charts, and ample information to enhance the learning experience.
In this course, participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience centered around the art of creating grillz. The curriculum consists of three sequential courses:
Jewelry 1 - Basics includes:
- Creating a custom bezel setting for a stone
- Techniques in sawing, filing, sanding, soldering
- Crafting a ring
- Stamping and hammering for texture
- Polishing and applying patina
Lost Wax Casting 1 - Basics includes:
- An overview of the lost wax casting process
- Techniques for carving wax models
- Demonstrations on creating rings and charm-sized pendants, with opportunities to create earrings and other jewelry forms
- Strategies for building up wax models
- Modification and maintenance of wax carving tools
- Setting up a workspace for wax model creation at home
- Guidelines for outsourcing castings for reproduction
- Understanding model requirements for reproduction
- The casting process, including sprue, invest, and the two common styles of casting: vacuum assisted and centrifugal casting
- Instructions for establishing your own casting equipment
- Techniques for polishing castings
Grillz Fabrication 101 - Basics includes:
- The history and evolution of grillz
- Different types of grillz: Solid and Open-Face
- Overview of materials used
- Safety and compliance, including OSHA standards and jewelry regulations
- Tools & Equipment
-Dental Impressions & Mold Making (molding kit included)
- Proper techniques for taking dental impressions
- Creating plaster molds and casting models
- Identifying common issues (such as air bubbles and distortion)
Fitting & Repair
A full-color handout will be provided for the course. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a personalized workbook that includes this handout. The materials will encompass instructions for various techniques and projects, reference charts, and ample information to enhance the learning experience.
