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Organic and Delft Casting

This introduction workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the basic process of beginner small-scale casting.  Students will begin with using simple household items such as water, straw and even beans to pour molting metal into! The result castings can then be transformed into a ring or pair of earrings.  The second part of the class will focus on delft or sand casting. Delft clay is a reusable molding material that provides quick results and helps to retain intricate details.  Feel free to bring in a variety of small items such as plastic toys, keys and buttons you may want to try to delft cast! Preferably nothing over the 3 inches in size. While the metals studio is equipped with exhaust vents please note that during this workshop we will be using organic materials that smell as a by-product during the casting process. 

 

 

Meet the instructor

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Lauren Anabela Beaudoin is a Salvadoran born metalsmith, craft educator and sole proprietor of Creative Dexterity. After taking her first metalsmithing class as a teen, Lauren knew this was a passion she wanted to pursue. This led her to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she earned her BFA in metals. Working primarily in sterling silver and other copper alloyed metals, her designs investigate shape, depth and kinetic movement. Her latest series explores color and texture through the patination process. Lauren has been featured in Macworld Magazine, Bella Armoire Jewelry and in the book Retrash. She currently resides in Western Massachusetts where she is an active studio artist. For more information about her work, visit her website at creativedexterity.com and follow her on Instagram (@creativedexterity).

 

Materials & Tools

There is a $25 materials fee for this workshop that is payable upon registration. The materials kit includes bronze casting grain and delft clay, as well as other supplies and tools necessary for cuttle fish bone, straw, and delft casting. 

Students should bring

If you would like to cast in sterling silver it is recommended that you bring in any of your unsoldered scrap sterling silver and/or purchase some casting grain prior to this workshop. If you’d like to pre-purchase sterling silver casting grain you can order this through Rio Grande.  Grain is sold by the ounce and 2-3oz is plenty.  If you plan on bringing sterling silver scrap then ordering an additional 1-2oz of casting grain should be enough.

 

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