Hard Skills
AdvancedPrecision Investment CastingThe process of creating metal jewellery parts by pouring molten metal into a mold created from a wax model encased in investment plaster.
IntermediateRubber Mould MakingThe technique of creating durable flexible moulds from master models using vulcanized rubber or silicone for wax replication.
IntermediateWax InjectionOperating vacuum or pressure injection equipment to fill moulds with molten wax to create patterns for the casting process.
AdvancedMetallurgical Property KnowledgeUnderstanding the chemical properties, melting points, and thermal expansion of precious metals and their alloys.
IntermediatePorosity and Defect AnalysisIdentifying and diagnosing surface defects, air bubbles, and shrinkage in casted jewellery pieces.
IntermediateFoundry Health and SafetyStrict adherence to safety protocols when handling furnaces, molten metals, and hazardous chemicals like acids or solvents.