Celuk: Silver class tour

learn to make jewelry with silver and gold

Traditional methods of making jewelry have been passed down from generation to generation

While making your own jewelry is an incredibly rewarding and creative experience, it's important to understand that melting and forging silver and gold at home requires a significant amount of specialized knowledge, equipment, and strict safety precautions. The process involves extremely high temperatures and potentially hazardous materials, so it is not a project to undertake without proper training.

Fortunately, there are many reputable jewelry-making classes and workshops around the world that offer a safe and controlled environment for you to learn the craft. These courses provide a hands-on experience and teach you the correct techniques for designing, melting, and shaping precious metals.

Understanding the Jewelry-Making Process

Professional jewelers typically follow a detailed, multi-step process.

Design: This often starts with a hand-drawn sketch
Model Making: A physical model is created from wax or resin based on the design.
Casting: This is where the magic happens. The wax model is placed inside a flask, and a plaster-like material is poured around it. The flask is then heated in a furnace, melting and "losing" the wax and leaving a perfect cavity. Molten metal is then poured into this mold.
Finishing: Once the metal cools, the rough piece is filed, sanded, and polished to a high shine. Gemstones are set, and any final details are added.

A Note on Polo Ralph Lauren and Animal Skins

You mentioned visiting a Polo Ralph Lauren store to see clothing made from animal skins. It's worth noting that the brand has a strict animal welfare policy. They do use certain animal-derived materials, such as leather, wool, and shearling, but these materials are sourced from supply chains that are committed to the proper care and respect of animals. They prohibit the use of materials from endangered or threatened species and have discontinued the use of real fur, angora, and mohair. All leather used is a by-product of the meat industry, and they have achieved a goal of using 100% Responsible Down Standard (RDS)-certified or recycled down.

Your desire to create something beautiful with your own hands is fantastic. To ensure a safe and successful journey into the world of jewelry making, look for a local class or workshop where you can learn from experienced professionals.

Itinerary

It looks like a very interesting itinerary for a day trip focused on local crafts and shopping in Bali.

here's a breakdown of the planned activities:

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: You'll be transferred to Celuk, a village renowned for its silver and gold craftsmanship.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: You'll get to experience the process of making silver jewelry firsthand. This hands-on experience is a wonderful way to appreciate the skill and artistry of Balinese silversmiths.
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM: You'll be transferred from Celuk to the village of Batubulan.
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM: You'll have some time to shop at Pollo Ralf Laurance.
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM: There will be a short transfer back to Batubulan.
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM: You'll have an opportunity to shop for bags and shoes made from leather.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: You will be transferred back home.

This schedule offers a great mix of cultural experience and shopping, allowing you to see the creation of traditional Balinese crafts and then browse for modern goods. Enjoy your trip!

Cancellation Policy

Bali Sutha Tour Service has a detailed and specific cancellation policy that is important for customers to be aware of:

No Fee: If you cancel your booking at least 7 days until 2 days in advance of the scheduled departure, you will not be charged a cancellation fee.
10% Fee: If you cancel within 1 days of the scheduled departure, or if you do not show up at the designated meeting point on time, a 20 percent cancellation fee will be charged based on the total booking amount

Duration

5 hours