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Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring from Scratch

Price: LKR 20,000 per person

Download for details on what you can make, how the process works and what to expect in class.

Looking for a truly hands-on, creative experience in Sri Lanka? This 4 hour jewellery workshop in Ahangama goes beyond beginner basics. You’ll learn two advanced techniques rarely offered in one class: wax build-up and traditional sandcasting. 

What You’ll Do

• Sculpt your design in jeweller’s wax using melting, carving, and layering techniques

• Cast your piece in sterling silver using a clay-sand mould

• Finish with a polished, wearable ring that’s 100% your creation

• No stock-standard templates. You design it. You make it. You wear it.

Why Olive Yu?

• The original Sandcasting jewellery workshop in Sri Lanka! 

•  Small intimate classes

• Food, drinks, and AC comfort included — no sweating in the sun or dodging rain

What’s Included

• All tools & tuition

• 8g of (925) sterling silver (more than any other workshop)

• We provide gemstone setting labour free for one gemstone (if purchased from Olive Yu)

• Morning tea: a delicious Sri Lankan style platter with sweet and savoury snacks, tea, coffee, filtered water.

Add-ons

• Gold rings: Want 14ct or 18ct gold? Contact us in advance and we can give you our current prices.

• Gemstones: Browse our gems during class. We’ll try to set them same day, or within 24 hours depending on complexity. If you plan to add stones please plan accordingly, you may need to collect the following day.

• Gemstone settings: Additional stones LKR 3000 per setting (first one free).

• Extra silver: LKR 2200 per gram.

• Bonus: Enjoy 10% off any jewellery upstairs — valid on the day of your class.

** Please note, that if a power cut is announced this is beyond our control. On the rare occasion this happens, you will be notified via whatapp and given the choice to move to another day, or join us at our other workshop space, Studio Olive. 

Lost Wax Casting Workshop.

This workshop includes Day 1 only—the wax carving experience.

Download for details on what you can make, how the process works and what to expect in class.

During this 2.5-hour session, you'll design and carve your own ring or pendant from wax. After the workshop, we'll professionally cast your jewellery overnight in sterling silver, ready for collection after 2:00 pm the following day.

If you would prefer to return the next day to finish your jewellery yourself, learning traditional silversmithing techniques such as filing, sanding and polishing, you'll need to book our Two-Day Lost Wax Workshop instead.

Book the Two-Day Workshop here

Wax is a soft, forgiving material that allows you to shape, carve and refine your design with ease. Our jewellers will guide you throughout the process so you can confidently create something that feels personal and beautifully made.

During the workshop you can:

• Create a clean, minimal design or explore texture and sculptural forms.
• Press your fingerprint into your piece.
• Carve a more detailed or organic design.
• Add gemstones, which can be professionally set after casting.

Once your wax model is complete, we cast it into solid sterling silver using the traditional lost wax casting process. Your design is encased in a mould, the wax is melted away, and molten silver is poured into its place, creating an exact silver replica of your original carving.

This process produces crisp details, refined edges and a level of precision that isn't possible with faster casting methods. The result is a beautifully crafted piece with the weight, finish and presence of fine jewellery.

Important Information

Your finished jewellery will be ready for collection after 1:00 pm the following day. If your design includes gemstones, additional setting time may be required. Please discuss your travel plans with your jeweller if you have a deadline.

If you're looking for a workshop where you leave with your jewellery on the same day, our Sand Casting Workshop or Ring Band making workshop which can be completed in a single session. It produces a more organic, textured finish, while the lost wax process offers greater precision, finer detail and a more refined final result.

What's Included

• 2.5-hour guided wax carving workshop
• 8g sterling silver included
• Professional overnight lost wax casting
• Morning tea with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, biscuits and local snacks
• A beautiful working jewellery studio overlooking the ocean

Additional Costs

• Extra silver (if your design exceeds 8g)
• Gemstones
• Gemstone setting

We look forward to helping you create something truly personal using the same traditional casting process used in fine jewellery.

You've booked our Two-Day Lost Wax Casting Workshop.

This workshop includes both the wax carving experience and a return finishing session.

Download for details on what you can make, how the process works and what to expect in class.

On Day 1, you'll spend 2.5 hours designing and carving your own ring or pendant from wax. After your workshop, we'll professionally cast your jewellery overnight in sterling silver using the traditional lost wax casting process.

On Day 2, you'll return to our studio to learn traditional silversmithing techniques as you finish your own piece. You'll file, sand and polish your jewellery by hand under the guidance of one of our jewellers, giving you the satisfaction of completing your piece from start to finish.

If you haven't already booked your Day 2 finishing session, please do so here

Wax is a soft, forgiving material that allows you to shape, carve and refine your design with ease. Our jewellers will guide you throughout the process so you can confidently create something that feels personal and beautifully made.

During the workshop you can:

• Create a clean, minimal design or explore texture and sculptural forms.
• Press your fingerprint into your piece.
• Carve a more detailed or organic design.
• Add gemstones, which can be professionally set after casting.

Once your wax model is complete, we cast it into solid sterling silver using the traditional lost wax casting process. Your design is encased in a mould, the wax is melted away, and molten silver is poured into its place, creating an exact silver replica of your original carving.

This process produces crisp details, refined edges and a level of precision that isn't possible with faster casting methods. The result is a beautifully crafted piece with the weight, finish and presence of fine jewellery.

Important Information

Your jewellery will be cast overnight following your first workshop.

Please remember to return for your booked Day 2 finishing session, where you'll complete your jewellery with the guidance of one of our jewellers.

If your design includes gemstones, additional setting time may be required after your finishing session. Please discuss your travel plans with your jeweller if you have a deadline.

If you're looking for a workshop where you leave with your jewellery on the same day, our Sand Casting Workshop and Ring Band Workshop can both be completed in a single session. Those workshops offer a faster experience, while the lost wax process allows for greater precision, finer detail and a more refined final result.

What's Included

• Two guided workshop sessions (wax carving + finishing)
• 8g sterling silver included
• Professional overnight lost wax casting
• Hands-on silversmithing instruction during your finishing session
• Morning tea with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, biscuits and local snacks
• Small group experience in our working jewellery studio overlooking the ocean

Additional Costs

• Extra silver (if your design exceeds 8g)
• Gemstones
• Gemstone setting

We look forward to helping you create something truly personal—from the initial wax carving through to the final polished piece—using the same traditional casting process found in fine jewellery.

You've already booked our Two-Day Lost Wax Casting Workshop.

Use this page to choose a date and time for your Day 2 finishing session.

IMPORTANT: The Lost wax process takes approximately 24 hours, because of this finishing classes are only available after 2pm the following day.

During this appointment, you'll return to the studio to finish the sterling silver piece you created on Day 1. With the guidance of one of our jewellers, you'll learn traditional silversmithing techniques including filing, sanding and polishing to complete your jewellery.

Please select a finishing session that takes place at least day after your Day 1 workshop, as your jewellery needs to be be put through the casting overnight before it is ready.

If you haven't yet booked the Two-Day Lost Wax Casting Workshop, please return and book that first. This finishing session cannot be booked as a standalone workshop.

We look forward to welcoming you back to complete your jewellery.

Make Your Own Sterling Silver Ring from Scratch

Download for details on what you can make, how the process works and what to expect in class.

Looking for a fun, hands-on jewellery workshop in Sri Lanka? In this 2.5-hour silversmithing class in Ahangama, you'll create a sterling silver ring from start to finish using traditional jewellery-making techniques. Rather than casting your design, you'll work directly with silver—learning the same fundamental skills jewellers use every day.

You'll measure, shape, solder and finish your own ring before leaving with a piece that's ready to wear the very same day.

What You'll Do

• Measure your finger for the perfect fit.
• Form and shape your ring from sterling silver.
• Learn traditional soldering techniques.
• File, sand and polish your jewellery by hand.
• Add hammered or textured finishes to make your ring unique.

Simple, satisfying and genuinely hands-on—this is the perfect introduction to traditional silversmithing.

Why Olive Yu?

• Learn in a real working jewellery studio overlooking the ocean.
• Intimate class and plenty of one-on-one guidance.
• Food, drinks and air-conditioned comfort included.
• Perfect for travellers wanting to make and wear their jewellery in a single day.
• No experience necessary.

What's Included

• All tools and tuition.
• 6g of 925 sterling silver included.
• Morning tea with a delicious Sri Lankan platter of sweet and savoury snacks, tea, coffee and filtered water.
• A professionally finished sterling silver ring to take home the same day.

Optional Upgrades

Solid Gold: Prefer to make your ring in 9ct, 10ct, 14ct or 18ct solid gold? Contact us before your workshop and we'll provide a quote based on the current gold price.

Natural Gemstones: Choose from our collection of Sri Lankan and international gemstones to personalise your ring. Where possible, we'll set your stone on the same day. More complex settings may require collection the following day.

Gemstone Setting: Gemstone setting is available for an additional charge, with pricing depending on the style of setting and gemstone selected.

Extra Silver: If your design exceeds the included 8g of sterling silver, additional silver will be charged by weight.

Bonus: Enjoy 10% off all jewellery in our upstairs showroom on the day of your workshop.

Need to Make Changes?

If you need to reschedule your workshop, please call us or send us a WhatsApp message on +94 74 264 3081. We'll do our best to accommodate your preferred date, subject to availability.

If you need to cancel within the free cancellation period, please contact us directly to arrange your refund.

Please note: If a scheduled power outage is announced, this is unfortunately beyond our control. Should this occur, we'll contact you via WhatsApp and offer the choice of rescheduling your workshop or attending at our sister studio, Studio Olive.

Fingerprint Ring Workshop

Create a ring that's as unique as you are.

Download for details on what you can make, how the process works and what to expect in class.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll carve your own ring from jeweller's wax before pressing your fingerprint into the design, creating a deeply personal piece that can never be replicated. Whether it's your own fingerprint, a partner's, a child's, or someone special's, your finished ring becomes a lasting reminder of a moment, memory or connection.

No previous jewellery-making experience is required. Wax is a soft, forgiving material that's easy to carve, making this workshop perfect for beginners. Our experienced jewellers will guide you through every step, helping you create a ring that's both meaningful and beautifully made.

Once your wax ring is complete, we'll professionally cast it overnight in solid sterling silver using the traditional lost wax casting process. This ancient technique captures incredibly fine detail, preserving every ridge and line of your fingerprint in precious metal.

Your Workshop Includes

• 2.5-hour guided jewellery workshop
• Design and carve your own wax ring
• Preserve a fingerprint in your design
• 8g of sterling silver included
• Professional overnight lost wax casting
• Morning tea with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, biscuits and local snacks
• A beautiful oceanfront jewellery studio in Ahangama

Important Information

Your finished ring will be ready for collection after 1:00 pm the following day.

Additional silver, gemstones and gemstone setting are available for an additional cost.

Whether you're creating a keepsake for yourself, celebrating a relationship, marking a special milestone or making a meaningful gift, you'll leave knowing you've created something that exists nowhere else in the world.