Jewelry & Fine Metals
Small-Scale Sand Casting
Learn a fast, effective method for creating beautiful, small-scale castings without the need for large, expensive casting equipment.
Meeting Times
- Sun, 12/3/2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun, 12/3/2023
Closed
About
This class takes a detailed approach with step-by-step information for learning the basics to sand-casting small objects in non-ferrous metal.
Understand how to best select master objects, and which tools to use. See how to prepare gates and vents, with special consideration for building a cleaner, crisper, more effective mold so that the metal flows best during the pour. The instructor will share a special formula to learn the casting weight of selected materials, and how much metal to use for each mold. You'll see a basic demonstration about clean up and finishing options for your cast objects.
Come to understand what an extremely useful, rapid, and versatile studio practice this technique can be, especially since master objects are never lost or damaged.
Details
It may be helpful if you have had experience operating a torch, but it is not required.
Materials
- A materials fee of $35, included in the cost of the class, covers the metals and other materials you will be using.
- You should bring an apron, towel, and one small, fire-resistant glass or ceramic container to hold casting grain (a shot glass is the perfect size).
- It's recommended that you bring with you a small selection of items you might like to try to cast in Metal. Items should be no bigger than 2 inches in the largest dimension (we won't be able to be cast anything bigger than this during this class).
Class Policies
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Jesse Bert
