Create your original cuttlefish bone cast jewelry.
Overview
I'm an artist and master jeweller, art lover and food passioned, I still haven’t decided yet what I’m going to do when I grow up, meanwhile (since 1982) I design jewels and I like teach jewelry-making. In 2013 I was appointed Master of Art by Tuscany Govt. I always like meeting new people, find new inspirations, sharing my knowledge... and telling stories about my work and my city. The ancient cuttlefish bone casting technique, already known by the Egyptians more than 2000 years ago, is one of my favorites is one of my favourites and it's easy to learn. The cuttlefish bone is easy to carve to make a mold that will be filled with melted silver. After my instuctions it will be your turn to project and carve the bone into the shape of your own jewel. You will make your personalized pendant or ring, choosing from the proposed models; I will help individually to reach the best result. In the mold just carved I will cast the melted silver and you'll see immediately the rough jewel.
What's Included
- Silver and finishing ...and final aperitif! I'll give you the silver for your jewel (Gr 20) I'll do any extra work to finish it. The gems or the shipping will be paid separately.
- Any shipping costs of the jewel excluded. (from € 10italy €20 Europe € 50 other countries)
Meeting Location
Via San Zanobi
94 R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will meet in my own small creative workshop (10 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella railway station) where I'll teach you, step by step, how to create a jewel using the technique of cuttlebone casting.This ancient technique, already known by the Egyptians more than 2000 years ago, is one of my favourites and it's easy to learn. The cuttlefish bone is easy to carve to make a mold that will be filled with melted silver. After my instuctions it will be your turn to project and carve the bone into the shape of your own jewel. You will make your personalized pendant or ring, choosing from the proposed models; I will help individually to reach the best result. In the mold just carved I will cast the melted silver and you'll see immediately the rough jewel. After the "hard" work we will reach the hidden garden of a small bar near my laboratory where I will offer you an aperitif and we will discuss together how to finish your jewel!
No special knowledge or skills are required to fully enjoy this experience
Comfortable and informal clothes are recommended.
The same evening you can pick up your jewel at my laboratory!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Silver and finishing ...and final aperitif! I'll give you the silver for your jewel (Gr 20) I'll do any extra work to finish it. The gems or the shipping will be paid separately.
- Any shipping costs of the jewel excluded. (from € 10italy €20 Europe € 50 other countries).
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Create your original cuttlefish bone cast jewelry. is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Silver and finishing ...and final aperitif! I'll give you the silver for your jewel (Gr 20) I'll do any extra work to finish it. The gems or the shipping will be paid separately.
- Any shipping costs of the jewel excluded. (from € 10italy €20 Europe € 50 other countries)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
