Morning 9: CAD Drafting
The first task in the workshop is always to draw. The CAD draft determines the placement of the main stone, the base structure, and the setting angles. This step sets the stage, and all subsequent processes revolve around it.
Wax Mold Casting
The wax molds produced by the lost-wax casting process require three rounds of trimming. The softness and hardness of the wax change with room temperature, and the touch is the only way for the experienced artisans to judge whether the mold is good enough.
Gold Material Molding
Gold material molding transforms the wax mold into a metal setting. Welding joints, thickness control, and edge chamfering are all completed in this step, and shortcuts taken here often lay hidden pitfalls.
Micro Setting and Polishing
The final micro-setting and polishing determine the comfort of the ring on the hand. The closure of the prongs, the roundness of the edges – these differences are only known after wearing the ring for a while.
Before a ring reaches your hand, it has at least gone through 14 processes.
