Bushwick Jewelry Casting
Bushwick Jewelry Casting is a University of North Texas metalsmithing program that has produced talented artists like Scott Alexander Fowler.
About Bushwick Jewelry Casting
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.
School location
Bushwick Jewelry Casting
Bushwick, Brooklyn327 Irving Ste 1A
Btwn Gates Ave & Linden St
Brooklyn, New York 11237
Reviews of Bushwick Jewelry Casting
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Intro to Jewelry Casting
Scott is very knowledgeable and clear. I liked the introduction to wax, and I especially appreciated the way in which he encouraged me to explore different ways to achieve the design I wanted until I found a method I was comfortable with. The class can be large, and the pace is fast, so be prepared! But you can learn a lot and make something that's unquestionably your own. -
Stone Setting 2-Day Workshop
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Two Day Bootcamp: Intro to Casting
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Two Day Bootcamp: Intro to Casting
This is a perfect intro to metal crafting without going into metalsmithing, if you're just exploring. Two days is enough especially for us from out of town, we were able to squeeze in our tight schedule. The studio has a wide range of tools to play with and the instructor doesn't gatekeep his experience. -
Soldering for Beginners
Great class in beginning soldering. Scott is amazing. -
Intro to Jewelry Casting
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
Teacher is scattered, disorganized and a terrible communicator. -
Intro to Jewelry Casting
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Soldering for Beginners
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
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
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Soldering for Beginners
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Intro to Jewelry Casting
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. -
Prong Setting for Beginners
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Soldering for Beginners
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Intro to Jewelry Casting
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Soldering for Beginners
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Intro to Jewelry Casting
Scott is a great instructor -super knowledgeable and very fun. I will definitely be back in the Studio in the future! -
Intro to Jewelry Casting
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Bezel Setting (Beginner)
