Description

5 hour course, Introduction to Delft clay casting including cast-in-place stone setting (sand casting)

Sand casting adds a whole new dimension to the skill and possibilities of the jewellery maker’s studio.
There is an immediate aesthetic that only this process can offer which can include casting stones in place.
The course is intended for the experienced jewellery maker but could equally suit any interested beginner.

Includes comprehensive instructional e-book !!

(Your eBook download link will appear immediately after checkout)

All tools, qualified tuition and consumables are provided in a fully equipped air conditioned workshop.

The course is conducted in an unhurried supportive happy and friendly environment.

It is open for a one to one class or self organized groups at discounted participant prices

The cost of the silver is in addition to the session. Approx 25grams of silver will be needed for an average size casting. We can supply this at the current price of silver. Please contact us for the current price.

Materials

The cost of silver is in addition to the course cost. We are happy to supply the silver but we are also happy for participants to bring their own silver along. An average casting will require 25grams of silver.

Three 3mm CZ stones will also be included in the course fee should the participant wish to try casting stones in place.

A comprehensive E book is provided to all participants which describes the techniques recommend in the day’s course. There is also a section on casting stones in place which will be covered in the session. If the ebook has already been purchased from our web site, it will be refunded on booking the full course. The ebook will be forwarded to the prospective participant on booking, which will advise on pattern making once a session is booked

Participants are also welcome to bring along a pattern of their own making or choosing.

 

Skills Covered

• Learn which materials are needed to start casting
• Learn the problems with gravity casting and how to overcome them
• Types of pattern and materials like polymer clay, Perspex, and found objects which can be used to make them.
• Limitations of the pattern and what to avoid in the design or selection of a pattern
• Preparing the clay for casting
• Preparing the flask for casing
• Properties of molten metal
• Commercial types of sand and properties used in the casting process
• Casting 3 CZ stones in position
• Types of parting agent used to separate the two halves of the casting flask
• Methods used to reduce porosity and turbulence on pouring the metal
• Discuss the pouring gate and gas vents and their optimal size and positioning
• Adding texture to the surface
• Securing stones in place for casting

 

Duration: 5hrs

 

Price: Variable, depending on group size (see pricing below) The cost of the silver is in addition to the session.

Approx. 25 grams of silver will be needed for a larger size ring. We can supply this at the current price of silver. Please contact us for the current price.

 

Availability:  On selected days to be arranged on booking. Week days for 1 to 2 participants  and Weekends for 3 to 4 participants. Please contact to arrange a suitable time.

Class sessions must be booked in advance. Sorry there are no refunds but the class can be deferred to an alternative mutually agreed time provided we have at least 12 hours notice