Sand Casting 101

Learn the ancient art of Sand Casting metal! Take home a small bronze item such as a medal, pendant, or bottle opener, plus casting skills!

Class Description

For anyone from total beginners to those who simply want a refresher and/or to learn their way around the Artisans Asylum Casting Shop.

Participants will leave this class with the knowledge needed to enjoy sand casting at Artisans. We will cover the entire process: starting with an original pattern, packing Petrobond sand into a 2-part mold, melting and pouring bronze with the Electromelt crucible, removing sprues, cleaning sand off, and sanding, as well as casting shop best practices.

We will be casting only in ancient bronze during class, yet this class prepares students to use the A2 Casting Shop to create items like jewelry, components, and small sculptures in a variety of shop-approved metals including silver, bronze, brass, and more! The class covers the skills needed to take Artisans Asylum Tool Tests for: Sand Casting and the Electromelt.

Students may optionally bring a pattern of their own to cast in ancient bronze, if it is feasible to cast using a 2-part mold, eg, no undercuts. Volume of pattern should be around a cubic inch or less. A small selection of premade pattern items will be available to all students, so bringing one is not required. Some finishing such as filing and sanding may remain to be done after the class.

Instructor - Jules H

Jules first learned casting from a jewelry perspective and is currently interested in many types of metal sculpture and jewelry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Creative Studies & Fine Arts. A proud generalist with a professional background in non-profits, at Artisans Asylum she serves as a casting shop tool tester, instructor, and a member of the Gallery A2 panel. She loves cats, coffee, fostering creativity and building community.

Learning Objectives

• Students will receive a full introduction to Sand Casting including an overview and brief history, intro to sand types and tools, and practicing all the necessary steps to create a small bronze casting
• Develop understanding of Artisans Asylum Casting Shop, safety skills and how to leave the shop in ready to use condition

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