Polishing Course: Cleaning and Polishing your Cast Piece

What You’ll Learn:

• Removing sprues and excess metal
• Cleaning and refining your cast piece
• Polishing techniques for a professional finish

Outline:

1. Revealing the Cast Pieces & Sprue Removal (15 minutes)

   • Unveiling your cast jewelry
   • Cutting off sprues and refining rough edges

2. Cleaning & Smoothing the Metal (15 minutes)

   Filing and sanding for a smooth surface

3. Polishing & Finishing (30 minutes)

   • Introduction to polishing tools and compounds
   • Hands-on practice: Bringing your piece to a high polish or adding textures/patinas