Description:
Mitsuro Wax, or to give it its full name, Mitsuro Hikime, is an ancient Japanese wax making technique that creates a truly unique type of wax. This hand-made wax creates beautiful ridges and wrinkles that mimic natural form. During the course of this Taster Session, you will learn how to make Mitsuro wax from scratch and then how to work it to create some beautiful items of jewellery.
While you may not be able to take home a finished piece of jewellery that very day, don’t worry, you will have a finished piece to show for it as we will cast your piece and send it to you as soon as it is ready!
The aim of this class is to:
introduce you to this incredible material
allow you the time to experiment with it
give you all the resources and information you need to recreate this process
have FUN!
Who is it for?
Complete beginners to experienced jewellers who want to learn this technique
Category
Taster Session Level 1 [complete beginner and above]
What will I learn?
You will learn how to:
make Mitsuro wax from scratch
how to work it to create its signature striated look
how to form it into unique pieces of jewellery
What do I need to bring?
You don’t need to bring anything with you but please wear long hair tied up, no open-toed shoes and no loose-fitting clothing. We will provide all materials. You will each have your own bench where you will have access to all the tools you’ll need. At this time we cannot supply aprons, you are advised to bring your own cotton apron to protect your clothes.
Due to Covid-19, students will need to wear a face-covering [unless they are exempt]. You will be sent the most up to date protocols and clear instructions ahead of the class. Unfortunately, we cannot provide refreshments at this time but please feel free to bring your own water bottles/juice or a flask of tea/coffee.
Who is the tutor?
Lorna Romanenghi is an Italo-Scottish jewellery designer/maker, born and raised in the North of Italy and now living on the west coast of Scotland. After graduating with first-class honours from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee, Lorna also trained at the Goldsmiths Centre in London and is now based here at Vanilla Ink. She is known for creating fine hand-crafted pieces of jewellery that honour the grandeur, beauty and elegance of nature in a contemporary style. Her most recent collection, "Above and Below", has won multiple international awards for design and craft innovation, landing her the title of Rising Star by Retail jewellery magazine's 30 under 30. Lorna specialises in traditional hand-making methods, using a mixture of precious and alternative metals, such as combining silver with titanium, which has become her signature materials.
The details:
2-hour class
Sunday 11th September 2022 10am- 12Noon
Every time you buy a class from Vanilla Ink, the profits are invested back into our Social Enterprise Programmes, which allows us to help out vulnerable, disadvantaged and/or deserving people by giving them the opportunity that would otherwise not be available to them. We believe everyone should get the chance to experience silversmithing / jewellery making.
<< When you bring a friend or friends you each get 10% off! Just enter BFFS2021 at the checkout to apply the discount >>
All prices are inclusive of VAT
Students must be 16+ years
Good eyesight and hand dexterity is a must
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before booking
Vanilla Ink The Smiddy
Old Market Place
Banff, Aberdeenshire
AB451GE