1-to-1 Clean-Up, Casting & Final Polish Experience – 1 hour

A private, one-to-one jewellery finishing session held in my Cornwall studio, dedicated to the final stages of transforming a cast piece into finished jewellery.

Guided personally by jewellery designer Tamara Gervasio, this experience is designed for those who have already completed a wax carving and wish to take part in the final stages of the making process.

This is a focused, hands-on workshop where you will learn professional finishing techniques used to refine, clean, and polish cast jewellery into its final wearable form.

This session is dedicated to finishing and polishing techniques and is intended for jewellery pieces that have already been wax carved and cast.

What You Will Do

You will work directly with your cast piece, exploring the final processes that transform raw metal into finished jewellery.

Through guided making, you will take part in refining and polishing your piece while understanding how finishing techniques affect surface, detail, and final presentation.

Your jewellery moves from raw casting to finished form — revealing its final character and surface quality.

Skills You Will Learn

Finishing Techniques

• cleaning and refining cast metal surfaces
• filing and smoothing techniques
• surface preparation and refinement
• understanding finishing stages in jewellery production

Polishing & Surface Work

• introduction to polishing techniques
• refining texture and detail
• understanding surface quality and finish
• creating a professional final appearance

Studio Practice

• tool handling and control
• working safely and confidently in a studio environment
• building confidence with finishing processes

1-Hour Private Session

A focused studio workshop introducing the essential finishing and polishing techniques used in professional jewellery making.

Any additional time beyond the 1 hour will be charged on the day if extended by mutual agreement.

Studio Requirements

This session involves the use of professional jewellery tools and polishing equipment within a working studio environment.

For your comfort and safety, please:

• wear comfortable clothing suitable for studio work
• tie back long hair
• avoid loose sleeves or accessories that may interfere with tools
• wear closed-toe footwear

Full guidance will be provided throughout the session.

What’s Included

• All tools and finishing materials
• One-to-one tuition throughout
• Professional studio access and instruction
• Completion of your cast jewellery piece
• Tea, coffee, and light refreshments during the session

Important Information

This session is intended for jewellery pieces that have already been wax carved and cast.

The 1-hour session is typically suitable for finishing one jewellery piece, depending on complexity. Simpler designs may allow time to complete two smaller pieces within the session.

Finished pieces may be ready to take home on the day depending on the complexity of the finishing required.

This Workshop is Perfect For

• students who have completed a wax carving session
• those wanting to experience the final stages of jewellery making
• creatives interested in professional finishing techniques
• makers wanting a deeper understanding of the jewellery process
• anyone wishing to complete their own piece through guided finishing

Studio Approach

"This session is designed to reveal the final stage of the jewellery-making journey, allowing you to understand how refinement, surface, and finishing techniques transform a cast object into a completed piece ready to wear."
— Tamara Gervasio

Booking

Availability is limited and sessions are scheduled individually.

To reserve your place or request a suitable time, please get in touch:

tgjewellery@icloud.com