Animal Rescue

At Metal Bones Jewellery, we believe in using our platform to make a difference by giving back to causes that matter. That's why, with every purchase you make, we donate $1 to Soquilichi Animal Rescue Ranch (SRR).

SRR is dedicated to saving the lives of animals on death row—particularly cats and kittens in desperate need of a second chance. The rescue is overwhelmed with the heartbreaking number of unwanted adult cats, pregnant felines, and helpless kittens waiting for a chance at life. Despite the challenges, SRR's dedicated team works tirelessly around the clock to provide comprehensive care, medical treatment, and loving foster homes for these animals until they find their forever homes.

As the founder of Metal Bones, I (Cass) have always had a deep passion for animals, and it’s my personal mission to help support this incredible rescue. But I can’t do it alone - I need your help. Every purchase you make directly contributes to saving lives, and together, we can provide these animals with the love and care they deserve.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. Your support helps SRR continue their vital work of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.

Click here to learn more and donate directly to Soquilichi Animal Rescue Ranch https://www.soquilichianimalrescue.com.au/

THE LOST WAX PROCESS

in 5 steps

Sculpt & carve your design out of jeweller wax.
Send your wax model to a casting house.
The casting house pours the metal for you.
Receive your raw metal designs.
Clean, polish, and set any stones.

Casting Houses: Transforming Wax into Metal

HOW IT WORKS

A wax design is placed into a casting flask.
Investment is poured into the flask & hardens around the wax.
The flask is heated to melt and remove the wax, leaving a cavity that’s an exact replica of the model.
Molten metal (silver, gold, brass, bronze) is poured into the cavity to form the final design.
You’ll receive raw castings, remove any leftover sprues, then tidy, sand, and polish - all the fun stuff that makes your piece unique!

TWO STAGES OF THE

LOST WAX PROCESS

Stage One: Sculpt and carve your wax design.
Stage Two: Refine, polish, and finish your metal piece.

In the Lost Wax course, you’ll be guided through both stages: creating your wax model and then refining it once you receive it back from casting.

You can practice crafting your wax models without worrying about casting them in metal until you’re confident. This means you only need to purchase wax sculpting tools for now, and you can buy your metal refining tools later.

What You Need to Get Started

Beginner Tools for Lost Wax Carving

Your collection of tools will grow over time, along with your skill level. If you're eager to start sculpting and making models right away, you can begin with just the basics. Alternatively, you can buy a starter kit that includes all the tools you need to kickstart your craft.

THE BASICS: