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Bushwick Jewelry Casting

Bushwick Jewelry Casting is a University of North Texas metalsmithing program that has produced talented artists like Scott Alexander Fowler.

Bushwick Jewelry Casting

Upcoming Classes at Bushwick Jewelry Casting

  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Discover the ancient art of lost wax carving at Bushwick Jewelry Casting. Unleash your creativity as you learn to shape and design stunning silver and gold jewelry through the intricate process of wax carving and casting. Perfect for jewelry enthusiasts and aspiring sculptors, this course offers hands-on training and expert guidance in a well-equipped studio.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $360
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  • Jewelry Casting Bootcamp: Two-Day Intensive

    Discover the art of jewelry casting and take your creativity to new heights at the premier destination for jewelry enthusiasts. Unleash your artistic flair by learning wax carving and manipulation techniques, and create unique designs using organic materials. With all the materials provided and expert guidance, you'll be on your way to mastering the craft of jewelry casting.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 6th, 12–6pm Eastern Time
    Price: $450
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  • Advanced Jewelry Casting

    Master the art of jewelry casting with advanced techniques at Bushwick Jewelry Casting. Learn how to manipulate wax, carve intricate designs, create molds, and cast using a vacuum process. Discover the possibilities of incorporating organic materials into your designs.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 8th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $410
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  • 3D Jewelry Design, Printing and Casting

    Master the art of 3D jewelry design, printing, and casting in this comprehensive course. Utilize Rhino3D to bring your designs to life, then transition seamlessly to 3D printing with the Form 2 printer. Learn the intricacies of investment casting and centrifugal casting to create stunning, detailed jewelry pieces from precious metals.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 25th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $410
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  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Learn the essential technique of soldering in jewelry making and discover how to create stunning pieces with metal wire and sheets. Master the art of attaching jump rings, earring backs, stone settings, and more. Join us for a hands-on experience in the world of soldering at Bushwick Jewelry Casting.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 30th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $135
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  • Grillz

    Craft your own custom grillz with precision and style in this hands-on class. From impression to vacuum forming, enhance your design with wax and stones for a personalized touch. Learn the art of casting and polishing to create unique grillz that reflect your individuality.

    Next start date: Tuesday, May 7th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $410
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  • 2-Day Stone Setting

    Take your silver jewelry to new heights with the intensive 2-day Stone Setting class at Bushwick Jewelry Casting. Learn essential techniques like bezel, tube, flush, and prong settings, and gain the skills to set a range of natural stones. This hands-on course will elevate your work and expand your repertoire of skills.

    Next start date: Tuesday, May 7th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $285
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  • Metalsmithing

    Unlock the art of Metalsmithing in this comprehensive introductory class. From mastering essential techniques like sawing and soldering to exploring advanced skills such as chain making and raising, dive into a hands-on exploration of metal manipulation. Develop your craftsmanship and create stunning jewelry pieces under expert guidance.

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 10th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $750
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327 Irving Ste 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Bushwick Jewelry Casting
Bushwick, Brooklyn
327 Irving Ste 1A
Btwn Gates Ave & Linden St
Brooklyn, New York 11237

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Description

Scott Alexander Fowler studied metalsmithing at The University of North Texas from 1993-1999. For the past several years, Scott has experimented with various techniques and materials to develop the craftsmanship necessary to create his unique designs. His pieces fuse modern clean lines with organic shapes and classic motifs.  Known for unique stone settings, examples are included in "Stone setting for Contemporary Jewelry Makers" by Melissa Hunt.

The Studio

The Studio is capable of facilitating casting needs from small to large. 3 Kilns are available and able burn out wax, 3D castable resin, plastic and organic material. Complete projects from start to finish, or any step along the way from wax to casting, finishing and polishing.

The Equipment

Casting equipment include; Smelting torch 3 Burnout kilns (may also be used for enameling), soldering, casting and soldering torches, cetrifical and vacuum casting, investment vacuum, polishing lathes, flex shafts, rotary tumbler and more.

The Tools

Shaft and Bits, Metal Files, Sand Paper, Anvil, Assorted pliers, Metal Snips, Belt Sander, Grinder, Drill Press, Polishing Lathe, Polishing Compound, Borax, Sparex, graph and Sketch paper, Drafting Pencils, Waxes, Wax Files, Sculpting Tools, Alcohol Lamps, Casting Flasks, Sprue, Caps, Scales, Investment (plaster), Investment Mixing Bowels, Dust Masks, Eye Protection and more.


Reviews of Bushwick Jewelry Casting

(4.5-star rating across 53 reviews)
  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Reviewed by David B. on 2/9/2024
    Great class in beginning soldering. Scott is amazing.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Anonymous review on 10/14/2023
    As someone totally unfamiliar with carving or sculpting in any medium I needed more 1-on-1 explanations of many of the wax shaping tools and methods to execute my idea and Scott was very accommodating of this. I went a few times during studio hours for extra assistance and happily accepted his help in adding the sprues to my pieces for me so I could catch up and move onto the next step and he did an amazing job. My first time getting to cast was so fun! Scott's safety tips and guidance made me feel at ease. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to make their own pendants/rings/miniatures/etc out of metal.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Anonymous review on 6/22/2023
    Teacher is scattered, disorganized and a terrible communicator.
  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Anonymous review on 1/11/2023
    Scott was great. Course felt a bit rushed. Not sure how to improve that. Scott did a good job managing time and lessons.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by brittany c. on 6/30/2022
    I really wanted to get into jewelry making and found the class Bushwick Jewelry Casting. Absolutely amazing! It taught me a lot about lost wax casting and what goes into making jewelry. Really glad I took it and love Scott the instructor!
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by Eva J. on 12/15/2021
    Scott is an excellent teacher! I gained a great understanding of the wax casting process and got hands-on experience every step of the way. I came out of the class with cast silver jewelry (which I love). Would recommend to all.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by Cameron L. on 9/23/2019
    Scott is a great instructor -super knowledgeable and very fun. I will definitely be back in the Studio in the future!
  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Reviewed by rafael d. on 1/13/2019
    Loved Scott and the process, got Santiago and I on track. We would love a follow class more advanced up in a few months.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by Vanessa R. on 11/15/2018
    Scott is so knowledgeable and patient; I can't wait to become a member! The piece that he helped me make is beyond my imagination; I am so pleased. Thank you, Scott :)
  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Reviewed by REGINA H. on 9/20/2018
    Great teacher. I learned a lot in 3 hrs.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by catherine lepp on 9/18/2018
    This casting class was great for my first experience of working with silver...I made an amazing piece that Scott carefully and thoughtfully guided me through. The class was full, but Scott is a professional metal smith and adeptly handled the students, the tools and materials for the final casting.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Anonymous review on 9/13/2018
    Three stars because I was able to, for the most part, achieve the goal I had for the course. Nothing against Scott as a person, but as a teacher he needs to figure out a better time management method. Every lesson was very rushed, casting day was very hectic which felt borderline unsafe. I don’t really feel I got my money’s worth considering how rushed and frantic everything was rather than a studio course with time to experiment and ask questions and learn the process.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by Jess P. on 8/16/2018
    This was a wonderful class. The instructor is great and helps as much as you need it. The other students were very interesting and encouraging, too. I'm looking forward to taking another one of Scott's classes. I'm hooked.
  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Reviewed by nerissa l. on 7/19/2018
    It was an intro however it would have been nice to create something we could actually wear or use. Scott was a very warm and friendly instructor. We had a great time.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by Tanisha S. on 6/1/2018
    Scott is very down to earth with a great sense of humor. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Though the class moves quickly, Scott provides one-to-one support and guidance. I thoroughly enjoyed the class, learning to use different equipments and honing my creativity. Well worth the price and I will definitely take this class again.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Anonymous review on 5/10/2018
    Love the class!!!
  • Jewelry Casting Bootcamp: Two-Day Intensive

    Anonymous review on 4/30/2018
    Great course and instructor. Learned a lot and had an opportunity to explore various tools and methods.
  • Soldering (Beginner)

    Reviewed by JON G. on 1/17/2018
    Scott was very helpful and patient.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by raquel r. on 8/4/2017
    Great class. Scott knows his stuff and has a lot of patience when it comes to helping/ teaching others. Highly recommend.
  • Intro to Jewelry Casting

    Reviewed by Lipa S. on 8/3/2017
    He is a good man and I am hoping to take more classes with him.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students at Bushwick Jewelry Casting have overwhelmingly positive things to say about their classes. Many students mention that they learned a lot about lost wax casting and the process of making jewelry. They appreciated the hands-on experience and guidance provided by Scott, the instructor, throughout the entire process. Students were able to create their own pieces of jewelry, such as pendants and rings, and were pleased with the results. Some students mentioned that they had never worked with silver before but came away with amazing pieces. Others commented on Scott's knowledge, patience, and sense of humor, making the class enjoyable and informative. Overall, students highly recommend the classes at Bushwick Jewelry Casting. Quotes: 1. "Scott has a way of making you comfortable and relaxed even after those incredibly tedious, drawn-out days...You will get all this information, though it feels more real rather than mechanical." 2. "This class definitely taught me a lot and was full of good vibes and positivity." 3. "The wax casting process itself is fascinating. Scott was very knowledgeable and super patient the whole way."

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