That must have been an interesting class, Don! It's increasingly looking like I'll have something worth casting here. I think I'll find a professional to help with that part.
Next steps:
1. Fine-finishing the wax: Every scratch will show in the casting, so I want to have it really smooth before I send it out. Apparently nylon stockings work well for this 🤷♂️.
2. Trace final portrait sketch and copy over to the ring surface.
3. Carve the figure. I haven't used the dremel tool yet, but it might be perfect for detail carving.
4. Finishing touches, 3D scan, and send it out for casting.