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Vacuum Casting Botanicals

Learn how easy and fun vacuum casting can be in this short two day class

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Vacuum Casting Botanicals

Vacuum Casting Botanicals

Learn how easy and fun vacuum casting can be in this short two day class

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This exciting course is designed for beginners eager to explore the art of jewelry casting. You'll have the opportunity to cast a variety of materials including organic substances, found objects, pre-carved wax pieces, or any three-dimensional prints you may have. We'll be casting in bronze.

  • Day 1: We'll discuss the art of integrating botanicals and other organic components into your design concepts. We'll quickly move on to casting prep, where we'll cover valuable techniques for spruing and investing your found objects, as well as any pre-carved waxes or 3D prints.
  • Day 2: Learn the fundamentals of vacuum casting and the equipment needed. Cast your invested flasks and explore techniques for finishing and polishing your jewelry.

Details

  • A $25 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers 50 grams of bronze for two small 3" × 2.5" flasks. You’re welcome to cast more if you’d like.

    Please bring cash or a check to pay for any additional materials. Credit card payments are also accepted at the front desk. Some sterling silver will be available for purchase as well.

    We recommend checking current metal prices in advance so you can plan accordingly for any additional metal costs.

  • You can bring found objects, pre-carved waxes, or 3D prints to class. 

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

Instructor
Jody Lyle

Jody Lyle is a goldsmith with more than 25 years' experience designing and making jewelry. She graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied with Harlan Butt and has continued her education through classes with masters, apprenticeships, trade school training, skill-building classes, and lots of bench time. She believes in learning by doing, listening to others’ experiences, and looking at how things are made around you. Her main focus right now is wax carving, fabrication, chasing, and repoussé. She works mostly with silver, gold, steel, rock, and semi-precious and precious stones to create pieces to be worn and enjoyed. See her work https://movingmetals.com/ and on Instagram @movingmetals and Flickr.

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