How it
Works
Whether you’re creating a meaningful pendant, carving wedding bands together, or making that dream ring, our jewellery making kits help bring your ideas to life. Here’s how…
Once we have received your carved wax, the turnaround time is 4-6 weeks for us to work our magic.
How it Works
DESIGN
Your dream jewellery awaits! Set the scene and carve out some time for yourself. Unbox your carving kit and launch our online video tutorials to learn the art of lost wax carving.
CARVE
Using the tools from your kit you’ll shape your design from jewellers wax (best bit - the design is all yours) and log your design specifications via our online portal; add gemstones, gold plating and more!
CAST
Pop your finished wax in the post to us for its final transformation. We use planet friendly recycled metal to cast your one of a kind creation.
DELIVERY!
Our small team of UK based jewellers professionally polish, set stones, engrave and post your finished design back to you. Who knows maybe one day it will end up on antiques roadshow?
Choose Your Box
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Price range: £45.00 through £500.00 Select amount This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Shop Now
Choose Your Box
The Silver Ring Kit
This kit is where it all started and is our number 1 Bestseller! Create solid silver rings starting with a 5mm or 8mm wide wax. If you aren’t sure what kit to gift, then this is a great option. With this kit you get to add on any extras including stones, engraving and plating – all via our ring portal.
The Gemstone Kit
Our other bestselling kit.. allowing you add ethically sourced gemstones to your design. All kits come with our gemstone and diamond price list, gemstone postcards and a stone setting sheet which allows you to show placement and easily order more gemstones and make the most of our with our multi-stone discount. You can select from semi-precious, diamonds, or birthstones and great for an extra special birthday present.
The Signet Kit
The classic kit for a timeless piece of jewellery. The signet never goes out of fashion and this kit has a specially designed wax with a wide 7mm top and a tapered band perfect for easy signet ring carving.
The Wedding Band Kit
Our most romantic kit allows you to create a solid gold or platinum wedding band. This kit comes with 5mm round wax blanks to allow for more accurate wedding band carvings. This kit is split across 2 payments; the first is based on your metal choice (9ct / 18ct or Platinum) The second payment is based on your ring size and final wax carving dimensions. Simply line it up against the wax pricing sheet found inside your kit to find out what your second and final payment will be. (You can also view this on the kit listing).
This doesn’t have to be a wedding band though, if you’re after a solid gold or platinum band, then this is your kit! Who needs a proposal!?
Set The Scene
Take it on a staycation, carve out some time for yourself or get creative with friends. Put on your favourite playlist and settle in (glass of wine optional).
Sizing
Whether you’re carving a ring or pendant, your kit is the starting point for creating something completely personal.
If you know your ring size, simply select it when ordering and we’ll send your wax pre-sized. Not sure? Choose the ‘size it yourself’ option and use the ring sizers included in your kit alongside our online tutorials.
Carving a pendant? Just choose your preferred shape and you’re ready to begin.
Tutorials, Tools
& Techniques
Your kit includes all the tools, materials and online tutorials needed to create your design at home.
We’ve carefully selected easy-to-use precision tools and flexible sandpaper to help you shape, smooth and refine your wax with confidence.
Post Your Wax Back To Us!
Once your design is finished, submit it through the Online Portal using your unique kit code. Here you can add polishing, engraving or gemstone details before posting your wax back to our workshop. Don’t forget if you love your second wax, you can process this too!
UK return postage is included. International customers simply arrange return shipping to the studio.
Casting
Your wax carving is transformed using the ancient process of lost wax casting. The wax melts away forever, leaving behind an impression that is filled with molten precious metal, capturing every tiny detail of your design.
Once cast, our professional jewellers file, polish and finish your jewellery by hand.
Special Delivery!
Your finished jewellery is carefully packaged and sent back to you using a secure tracked delivery service.
Have a question?
For quick answers to our most commonly asked questions, you can visit our FAQs page or get in touch with us at hello@theworkbenchlondon.com.
