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Necklaces by Sylvia Stephen Pendants are created with water-cast method
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Simple Casting Methods & Explorations
Instructor: Mr. Ian Henderson
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Previous metalsmithing experience is helpful but not necessary
Program: Summer
Status: Closed
Length: 3 Sessions
Tuition: $ 165
Materials: $ 25
Date: August 03, 2010 - August 17, 2010
Time: Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Explore the more intuitive, playful side of molten metal!
Casting doesn't always have to be a technical, scientific process. There are ways of working with molten metal that can be playful, spontaneous, and intuitive.
We will develop surprising and beautiful shapes by pouring molten metal into substrates made from everyday materials like rock salt, broom straw, ice water, sand, and cuttlefish bones. By working with the materials' natural tendencies, rather than against them, we can enjoy the benefits of "controlled chaos" to invent structures and surfaces that we might not otherwise be able to design.
Over the course of three weeks, students will use these different materials to produce a range of unusual textures and shapes in metal. These impromptu forms can then be used as the basis for unique and attractive jewelry.
You can see more of Ian's work on his website www.ianhenderson-art.com
This class is 3 sessions long. Each session is 3.5 hours.
Materials & Tools
The $25 materials fee for this class includes a cuttlefish bone, sand casting materials, as well as various media for which you will be pouring metal into/onto.
Scrap silver can be melted down and reused for this process. If you do not have any scrap metal, you can purchase some at the class.
Students Should Bring:
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