Diploma in wax jewellery Tools and materials kits

Thank you for your interest in the Diploma in Wax Jewellery 1-year course. We’re so excited for you to join us!

One of the benefits of working on this from home is that you are using your own tools which you will continue to use for years to come.

The wax Diploma course is designed to be accessible for complete beginners to wax but will also be the right next step for experienced jewellers who already have some tools.

You can find a full list of the tools and materials for this 1 year Diploma program below.

casting costs

How much should I budget for castings during the Diploma?

During the Diploma, you’ll complete 13 cast pieces across the year. The cost of casting is not included in the course.

If we estimate an average casting cost of around £30 per piece, this would total approximately £390. However, within these 13 pieces there are two larger items (including one cast-in-place and one Mitsuro piece), which are likely to cost more. When factoring in these pieces, along with shipping to and from the casting house, we recommend budgeting around £500 for castings over the year for small to medium-sized silver pieces.

This is a guide only. Your costs may be higher if you are casting larger pieces, using more expensive metals, working with a casting house that charges higher fees, or sending items individually rather than in batches. Equally, costs may be lower if you mostly make smaller pieces and batch your castings together.

Castings are spread throughout the year as follows:

• 7 castings in Term 1

• 3 castings in Term 2

• 3 castings in Term 3

As metal prices and casting fees vary by location and supplier, we can’t guarantee exact costs, but this guidance is intended to help you plan and budget confidently for the year ahead.