This course is available only as a follow from the Beginners/ intermediate Silicone course and is designed for more complex mould-making and casting. The additional days allows you time to develop a larger mould, a more complex mould or additional moulds. This course will teach you to:
Identify the correct process to cast a found object or sculpture with.
How to prepare objects/sculptures for mould-making.
Identify correct release agents.
Make a large mould (eg full size head), or a 2 to 4 piece silicone rubber mould with a plaster jacket or make additional moulds.
Identify techniques to cast into a mould using plaster, jesmonite, wax and resin (low odour)
10.30 - 5.00pm
Course information/what to bring:
Bring an object or sculpture that you would like to cast. The sculpture can be soft or hard clay. We can also provide objects to cast. Those wishing to cast larger or more complex objects should attend this course IN ADDITION TO THE BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE COURSE.
500g of silicone rubber is included in the course fee, additional rubber is charged at £20 per kg. There is also an additional charge for lager plaster, jesmonite casts and multiple resin casts.
All other materials and equipment are included. Please bring a sketchbook or notepad with you. Please wear old clothes/overalls/apron and wear shoes/boots or trainers NO SANDALS!
Lunch is between 1 and 2 pm and is available in nearby cafes or CO-OP or bring your own lunch and enjoy the nearby cliff top views.
Please email us if you have any queries: info@cementarts.co.uk
Intermediate / Follow on Tutor Julian Wild
This course is available only as a follow from the Beginners/ intermediate Silicone course and is designed for more complex mould-making and casting. The additional days allows you time to develop a larger mould, a more complex mould or additional moulds. This course will teach you to:
Identify the correct process to cast a found object or sculpture with.
How to prepare objects/sculptures for mould-making.
Identify correct release agents.
Make a large mould (eg full size head), or a 2 to 4 piece silicone rubber mould with a plaster jacket or make additional moulds.
Identify techniques to cast into a mould using plaster, jesmonite, wax and resin (low odour)
10.30 - 5.00pm
Course information/what to bring:
Bring an object or sculpture that you would like to cast. The sculpture can be soft or hard clay. We can also provide objects to cast. Those wishing to cast larger or more complex objects should attend this course IN ADDITION TO THE BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE COURSE.
500g of silicone rubber is included in the course fee, additional rubber is charged at £20 per kg. There is also an additional charge for lager plaster, jesmonite casts and multiple resin casts.
All other materials and equipment are included. Please bring a sketchbook or notepad with you. Please wear old clothes/overalls/apron and wear shoes/boots or trainers NO SANDALS!
Lunch is between 1 and 2 pm and is available in nearby cafes or CO-OP or bring your own lunch and enjoy the nearby cliff top views.
Please email us if you have any queries: info@cementarts.co.uk
Intermediate / Follow on Tutor Julian Wild