Corporate - Learn Lost Wax Casting | Hi Octane Industries

Learn the art of lost wax

From the Founders and Artisan Makers of Hi Octane Jewelry & SilverBotanica Jewelry in Deland, Florida. In Central Florida, just north of Orlando and East of Daytona Beach in the college town of Deland.

Learn to Create wax models

Master Artisan & Wax Carver Brad Johnson & Founder & Jewelry Designer Alicia Hanson will show you how to sketch your design. How to transfer your design to wax. How to carve your design and make it come to life using hand tools and a wax pen.

Take your Silversmithing to the next level

If your currently a Silversmith and want to take your skills to the next level this is the course for you. We will show you how you can use lost wax casting to grow your business.

Make | Melt | Cast | Create

Learn hands-on metalworking and creative arts in a vibrant, supportive studio. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced maker, our classes in lost wax casting, metalsmithing, and more will light your creative fire.

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Where Art Meets Fire—And Imagination Becomes Metal

Learn Lost Wax Casting is more than a class—it’s a creative experience. Founded by artists and jewelry designers Alicia Hanson & Brad Johnson, this studio is a place where metal bends to imagination and anyone can create something meaningful.

Whether you’re dreaming of handmade rings, exploring your creative side, or leveling up your jewelry skills, you’ll find a class (and community) here that supports you every step of the way.

3 Day Workshop

Start here – learn lost wax casting

Casting has changed very little in last 4000 years. The materials and equipment have been improved. But the process is virtually intact.

If you are New to making jewelry and just starting out in jewelry:

We recommend our 3 Day Workshop for all those just starting.

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3 Day Workshop

Lost Wax Casting

Learn ancient methods with a modern twist. Melt, mold, and cast with confidence.

3D Printing & 3D Scanning

Discover how digital modeling meets traditional metalworking.

Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making

Soldering, forming, sawing riveting and stone setting using professional tools.

Ceramic Classes

Shape, Fire, Create
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in our ceramics classes designed for all skill levels.

Metal Etching

Acid metal etching burns your vision into metal for unmatched durability & detail. Perfect for custom pieces, branding, and art that endures.

Sewing Classes

Thread to Thrive
Unlock the magic of fabric, thread, and imagination in our hands-on sewing classes.

Ceramics Classes

Soldering, forming, sawing riveting and stone setting using professional tools.

Fabric & Textile Design

Discover the art of turning fabric into a canvas for self-expression. In our textile design classes, you’ll learn how to create digital designs for fabric printing with Spoonflower.

If you are an experienced hobbyist

Silversmith, Goldsmith, Dentist or Jeweler, and have a studio full of tools etc then a 2 day workshop maybe all you need.

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2 Day Workshop

Get comfortable with wax

You will learn how to design and create wax models for the centrifugal casting process. You will learn how to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and wax pens.