Thank you for your interest in Beyond the Template!
This project aims to radically reimagine a jewellery archetype – the signet ring – through technical experimentation and conceptual exploration.
There really are no rules here, just two common elements: the wax pattern and the lost wax casting process. You can put your stamp (pun intended) on this archetype, turn it on its head, or give it a makeover in your own unique style.
The starting point of this project is the same for everyone: a signet ring pattern, some sculpting wax and some gluing wax.
There really are no rules here, just two common elements: the wax pattern and the lost wax casting process. You can put your stamp (pun intended) on this archetype, turn it on its head, or give it a makeover in your own unique style.
The starting point of this project is the same for everyone: a signet ring pattern, some sculpting wax and some gluing wax.
You can manipulate the pattern, add to it, remove from it, add components to it - the sky is the limit here. Once you receive your cast, you can continue working on your piece, and even add other materials to your signet ring.
However, we do ask that the worked wax is cast in a metal of your choice. It does not have to be precious metal, in fact casting suppliers offer a range of metals to choose from.
If this is your first time working with lost wax casting, there are lots of online resources and helpful videos to show you how it all works. As a rule of thumb, almost any material that can be burnt at high temperatures may be used in creating a piece for lost wax casting in combination with the provided wax. Found and natural items like leaves, seed pods, tree bark can provide interesting shapes and textures. Basic manual carving instruments, either on their own or combined with heat can be used to shape and lend texture to the template.
Our recommended provider for lost wax casting is Regal Castings Ltd. in Auckland. Please contact Regal directly to arrange casting ahead of time, and make sure you meet the submission deadline.
Don't forget to read our Terms & Conditions for full details on the entry process and a list of important dates.
That’s enough from us, over to you now. If you have any questions, please reach out on social media or by email. We can’t wait to see how far beyond the template your pieces will go!
Eva & Stef – Linked Creatives NZ
However, we do ask that the worked wax is cast in a metal of your choice. It does not have to be precious metal, in fact casting suppliers offer a range of metals to choose from.
If this is your first time working with lost wax casting, there are lots of online resources and helpful videos to show you how it all works. As a rule of thumb, almost any material that can be burnt at high temperatures may be used in creating a piece for lost wax casting in combination with the provided wax. Found and natural items like leaves, seed pods, tree bark can provide interesting shapes and textures. Basic manual carving instruments, either on their own or combined with heat can be used to shape and lend texture to the template.
Our recommended provider for lost wax casting is Regal Castings Ltd. in Auckland. Please contact Regal directly to arrange casting ahead of time, and make sure you meet the submission deadline.
Don't forget to read our Terms & Conditions for full details on the entry process and a list of important dates.
That’s enough from us, over to you now. If you have any questions, please reach out on social media or by email. We can’t wait to see how far beyond the template your pieces will go!
Eva & Stef – Linked Creatives NZ