About

This hands-on experience is more like an open studio as opposed to a class, as you'll do every step in the casting process. You need to be well versed and comfortable with the process.

Prepare for Class:

Session 1, Investing: Arrive with your pieces sprued, weighed (don't forget to record your wax weight and bring it), and attached to the sprue base. Please attend an open studio on Monday or Wednesday PRIOR to this session to complete your sprue work. We have a casting locker for you to store your sprued flask.

Session 2, Casting: Arrive with your clean, pre-weighed metal and appropriate casting attire. Teams of two will take turns casting until we finish. Everyone helps to clean up on both days.

Details

• Skill level: Intermediate

Prerequisite

Any of the following: Introduction to Lost Wax Casting, Intro to Vacuum Casting, Sand Casting.

If you've If you've had any of these casting classes in the last two years, during which you poured your own metal, email jewelry.programming@bainbridgebarn.org for instructor approval. 

Materials 

You need to provide your own metal. Bronze or sterling are the most often cast materials. If you are using scrap, clean and remove all solder beforehand. You can cast in gold if you choose.

Payment for this independent casting includes one or two flasks equal to 500 grams of investment.

If you choose to cast more than two flasks, bring cash or a check to pay for the extra investment used.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.