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Pewter Casting Course (Mon & Tues, 5 – 6 & 12 – 13 Feb 2024)
Experiment with modelling in wax and create an artwork to be cast in pewter metal. Pewter is a silver coloured alloy which melts at a low temperature and can easily be cast on a gas hob.
Dates & Times
Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th, Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th February 2024 10.00 – 17.00
Session & Places
4 Sessions with 10 places on the course
Cost
£500.00
Tutor
Robert Worley (Royal College of Art, MA, Sculpture)
Practicing Artist and Tutor.
Member of Royal Society of Sculptors, MRSS
Website: www.robertworley.com
What Will I Learn
What Will I Do
Day one
Experiment with different waxes to make a small sculpture to cast. You may also bring in a wax you have already made to cast, but please be aware that due to the rising costs of pewter try to keep the wax relatively small (eg. the size of a lemon).
Day two
Add casting ‘runners’ and ‘risers’ to your wax sculptures in preparation for casting, then make plaster moulds. These moulds will then be heated to burn out the wax which will leave a negative cavity to be filled with molten pewter.
Day three
Melt and cast molten pewter into your plaster moulds. Allow to cool and then chisel out the casts and clean them up.
Day four
Finish your artwork, polishing, patination, welding and cold working of pewter. This will be followed by instruction on how to set up your own pewter casting works.
Additional Information
Please note there will be a 1 hour lunch break each day (lunch not provided)
Basic materials are included. The cost of this course includes 1 kilo of pewter, any additional metal used will be charged at £52 per kilo.
Health and Safety briefings will be given
What Should I Bring
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear