Jewellery Casting

• 80 ozs of investment wax
• Distilled water
• Half tube ring wax
• Block blue wax
• Sprue wax
• 2 sheets of green and pink wax
• Spiral saw blades

• Apron
• Well-fitting safety glasses
• Dust mask
• Notebook for sketching, notes, and design work
• 6" or 8" 0 cut flat file
• 6" or 8" medium cut half-round file
• Additional wax to work with; you will be provided wax in your kit fee
•  Sterling silver scrap 
• Fine silver casting grain (Transcontinental Tools)
• Bronze casting grain (Transcontinental Tools)
• Students must pay the material fee to the instructor on the first day of class by cash or etransfer.
• Feel free to contact the instructor if you have more questions at: cynosure.jewelry@gmail.com

• Soldering iron (Princess Auto or Amazon for inexpensive ones)
• Optivisorâ„¢ No. # 5 (very useful, especially for individuals who have a hard time seeing small things) - online or from Gesswein
• Magnifying glasses if you don't wish to purchase an Optivisor
• A small set of needle files
• Circle template
• Respirator (if you have one) to be fit-tested onsite. *The instructor can do this step if you don't have a respirator.*
• Drywall screen, 120, 180, 220 (found at the hardware store)
• Dental tools for carving

Jewellery Toolbox Sign Out

Please arrive at 8:30 AM on your first day if you would like to use a toolbox. Toolboxes can be signed out for the week, or a Saturday workshop, and can be returned directly to Studio Tech on the last day. Toolboxes are checked to ensure they are complete prior to class. Toolboxes that are incomplete or not returned will have charges applied to your student account. Please reference the checklist to ensure all the tools are returned.

Respirator Fit Test Requirement

Your course may require a half-mask particulate respirator. This is NOT a dust or N95 mask but a respirator with cartridges. Respirators are available at most hardware stores & the campus bookstore, approx. $40 plus tax. Additional filters, approx. $20. New legislation requires that anyone wearing a respirator must be fit-tested. A fit test is a pass/fail method which measures a face-piece-to-face seal. More details for fit tests on site.

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.