Wax 3D printing at Tates Gallery
Written by James Cook, Tates Gallery
At Tates Gallery, our work is all about craftsmanship. When you are creating custom jewelry, the technology you use needs to complement that craftsmanship, not compromise it.
As a fourth generation family business we looked to expand our jewelry manufacturing capabilities and extend our legacy in the sector. We identified digital as the logical next phase for our business but we needed a solution that could give us exceptional detail and surface quality while still fitting naturally into the way we work. That led us to Solidscape.
One of the biggest advantages for us is the wax itself. Solidscape’s printed wax is super-simple to cast, giving us a straightforward path from digital design to a finished piece. We don’t want our technology creating unnecessary complexity in the casting process. We want to be able to print a model, cast it confidently and focus our time and attention on creating beautiful jewelry.
“What really impressed me was the quality of the Solidscape prints.”
James Cook, Tates Gallery
The resolution and surface finish on Solidscape printers are exquisite. Fine details are reproduced beautifully, and the smooth surface of the wax means we can achieve the level of finish we expect from a high-end jewelry manufacturing process.
For us, that’s incredibly important. The smallest details can make a significant difference to a finished piece, particularly when we’re producing intricate custom designs. Solidscape gives us the confidence that what we create digitally can be translated into a precise wax model ready for casting.
It has also given us another way to enhance our manufacturing capabilities without losing the craftsmanship that defines Tates Gallery.
For me, that’s the real value of Solidscape. It’s not about replacing the jeweler’s skill, it’s about giving us a technology that allows that skill to go further.
Exceptional resolution. Exquisite surface finish. Simple casting.
That’s what makes Solidscape such a valuable addition to our jewelry manufacturing workflow.
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