Introduction to Bronze Casting Course
March 22nd 23rd and 28th 29th, EDEN, NSW
This course provides an introduction to bronze casting using the lost wax method.
This course is run over two weekends and includes making sculptures out of wax, attaching sprues, making luda moulds,
casting works, chasing works and patina application, all tools and materials provided.
Location Imlay Crafts Studio, Eden, NSW
Facilitators: Alexander (Ally) Dalton, sculptor, Ceramic and Bronze,
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Jesse Graham, Sculptor, steel and bronze
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Price $700 or $600 for Imlay Crafts and Bega Potters, members. $200 dollar deposit required to reserve spot.
Email:
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Pieces to be made must fit in a space of approximately 210mm x 110mm x 110mm, the aim is to keep the workshop simpler and more affordable. Participants can pick up wax to build their pieces prior to the workshop. There is also the option to build your original object in clay or wood and have it scanned and 3d printed in a PVB burnout filament prior to workshop. It will still need some wax finishing, cost of an extra 100 dollars and must be submitted at minimum 2 weeks before the workshop. I will not scan unless you have written permission from the artist, preferably your own work.
Itinerary:
22nd March, 9am, Induction to Imlay crafts workshop. Introduction to wax sculpting, start wax sculptures. Finish 4pm
23rd March, 9am, finish sculptures by 11am and start applying sprues and pouring spouts, apply lacquer, mix sand and plaster and make moulds.
28th March, 9am, molten bronze pour, cleaning of works cleaning up plaster, cutting off sprues, patching, grinding, chasing.
29th March, 9am, grinding, chasing, polishing using sanding and pastes, patina application, use of traditional protective waxes and modern synthetic protective coats.
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