Metal casting service

Kenly Warren

Offering expert lost wax casting service in San Francisco for over 20 years. I specialize in
jewelry casting for projects of any scale, along with custom mold making and finishing work.
Materials: Sterling silver, yellow gold alloys, and bronze
Services: I work with both established and emerging creators, and
offer consultations to discuss your project needs and best practices.

CASTING RATES

1 ltem.......$50.00 Each
General fee for casting one item; the actual price will depend on size and, or, complexity.

2 Items.....$20.00 Each
General fee for casting 2 items; the actual price will depend on size and, or, complexity

3 to 5 Items.....$15.00 Each
General fee for casting 3 to 5 items; the actual price will depend on size and, or, complexity.

6 to 10 Items..... $10.00 Each
General fee for casting 6 to 10 items; the actual price will depend on size and , or, complexity. 

11 to 19 Items.....$8.00 Each
General fee for casting 11 to 19 items; the actual price will depend on size and, or, complexity.

20 to 49 Items.....$6.50 Each
General fee for casting 20 to 49 items; the actual price will depend on size and, or, complexity.

50 to 74 Items.....$5.50 Each
General fee for casting 50 to 74 items; the actual price will depend on size and , or, complexity.

75 to 100 Items..... $4.75 Each
General fee for casting 75 to 100 items; the actual price will depend on size and, or, complexity.

Lost wax casting

METAL PRICING

Sterling Silver.......silver pricing is calculated based on the general, wholesale market rate (not spot), plus 30%
Gold Pricing........we supply 10k, 14k, 18k, and 24k , yellow gold. Pricing is based on the general, wholesale market rate, for respective alloys (not spot), plus 25%. Note: gold orders require a 70% deposit, before production.
Metal Alloys......Bronze (specifically yellow and ancient ) alloys are priced at $6 per troy ounce.
Customer Supplied Metal......Clients are welcome to provide their own metals, adhering to the following guidelines.

1. must be casting grain
2. must supply sufficient amount for the   entire tree and button.
3. no scrap metal is accepted
4. A 10% charge is applied to customer supplied gold.

OTHER SERVICE OFFERINGS

Jewelry Finishing........basic finishing starts at $5 per unit.
Actual cost will depend on the complexity of the item(s), which determines the length of time it takes to do the job.
Mold Making........mold making prices begin at $40.
Cost varies based on size and or complexity of the design.

 

SUPPLEMTAL DETAILS

1. Typical turnaround time: plan for a maximum of 2 weeks; however, we usually complete orders within 1 week.
2. For bulk orders (ranging from 200 to thousands): Please contact us for quotes.

Casting Inquiries

Please submit you casting questions below. We will be in touch shortly

 

Studio Address:
1258 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

We are available by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No drop-ins, please.

If you are shipping samples to us, kindly use the address listed above.