Bronze Casting with Thomas Mark Sampsel
Prerequisites: None
Skill Level: Beginner
Age Requirement: None
Are you interested in learning about casting molten metal? You will begin that journey here! This class will introduce you to the basic process of lost wax, high temperature solid investment casting. The projects are up to you; a sculpture, a handle, a knife guard or pommel, or a paperweight. Come with an idea, (subject to instructor approval) or open to inspiration. The basic terminology of bronze casting will be discussed and you will learn the whole process from idea to finished project. As always safety will be emphasized. You will being by carving your project from wax, and then preparing it with sprues for pouring the molten bronze. Next, you will create the mold from investment material that will make for a highly refined casting. Then, the wax will be burnt out of the investment molds, at around 1,000 degrees, then molten bronze between 1,950 and 2,150 degrees will be poured into them. After the bronze has cooled, the molds will be broken, and the projects cleaned and finished. Come prepared to get dirty and experience this fascinating and exciting process from start to finish!
Prerequisites: None
Skill Level: Beginner
Age Requirement: None
Are you interested in learning about casting molten metal? You will begin that journey here! This class will introduce you to the basic process of lost wax, high temperature solid investment casting. The projects are up to you; a sculpture, a handle, a knife guard or pommel, or a paperweight. Come with an idea, (subject to instructor approval) or open to inspiration. The basic terminology of bronze casting will be discussed and you will learn the whole process from idea to finished project. As always safety will be emphasized. You will being by carving your project from wax, and then preparing it with sprues for pouring the molten bronze. Next, you will create the mold from investment material that will make for a highly refined casting. Then, the wax will be burnt out of the investment molds, at around 1,000 degrees, then molten bronze between 1,950 and 2,150 degrees will be poured into them. After the bronze has cooled, the molds will be broken, and the projects cleaned and finished. Come prepared to get dirty and experience this fascinating and exciting process from start to finish!
Prerequisites: None
Skill Level: Beginner
Age Requirement: None
Are you interested in learning about casting molten metal? You will begin that journey here! This class will introduce you to the basic process of lost wax, high temperature solid investment casting. The projects are up to you; a sculpture, a handle, a knife guard or pommel, or a paperweight. Come with an idea, (subject to instructor approval) or open to inspiration. The basic terminology of bronze casting will be discussed and you will learn the whole process from idea to finished project. As always safety will be emphasized. You will being by carving your project from wax, and then preparing it with sprues for pouring the molten bronze. Next, you will create the mold from investment material that will make for a highly refined casting. Then, the wax will be burnt out of the investment molds, at around 1,000 degrees, then molten bronze between 1,950 and 2,150 degrees will be poured into them. After the bronze has cooled, the molds will be broken, and the projects cleaned and finished. Come prepared to get dirty and experience this fascinating and exciting process from start to finish!