311. What Is Mitsuro Hikime? The Ancient Japanese Wax Jewellery Technique Jewellers Are Falling in Love With

Podcast: Jewellers Academy Podcast · Jessica Rose

Opublikowano: 2026-05-11

In this episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose is joined by jeweller and tutor Lorna Romanengi to explore the ancient Japanese wax jewellery technique of Mitsuro Hikime. Lorna shares what Mitsuro Hikime is, how the honey wax is made, why the technique creates such beautiful organic textures, and why so many jewellers are falling in love with this expressive way of working. They also discuss Lorna's journey with the technique, how Mitsuro Hikime can be used to create rings, pendants and sculptural jewellery forms, and what happens once your wax pieces are cast...