Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about casting custom rings in sterling silver — alloy options, ring sizing, STL prep tips, and what to expect.
The full 8-step journey from CAD design to finished metal — 3D wax printing, spruing, investing, burnout, casting, and finishing explained.
Surface finish, metal options, cost, and quality compared. Why 99% of jewelry designers choose lost wax casting over direct metal printing.
How jewelry metal pricing works — from gold and silver spot prices to alloy purity multipliers, casting labor, and markup. Transparent pricing explained.
Why minimum order requirements exist, how modern 3D printing eliminates them, and how indie designers can use no-minimum casting to build made-to-order businesses.
A complete guide to preparing your 3D model for lost-wax casting — wall thickness, watertightness, supports, and file format best practices.