Explore this Ancient technique of pouring molten metal into a mould formed in sand in this one day beginners jewellery skills workshop . Suitable for beginners or experienced makers. The class will run from 10am to 5pm.
This is a fascinating process which has been used for millennia to produce large and small metal jewellery and components. You will heat silver in a crucible (small ceramic dish) until it becomes liquid, and pour it into a void created between two layers of sand.
A great way to recycle scrap silver and make something new and beautiful.
You will learn how to create a mould in sand using found objects such as buttons or twigs as models, then how to melt and pour scrap silver to make a cast copy of the original model.
There is also the option to carve a ring or other object in jewellers wax, and then cast it.
Various methods of finishing, polishing and texturing will be used to finish the pieces depending on the choice of design.
15grams of silver will be provided for the project, extra silver can be purchased if required.
The class will run from 10am - 5pm. There are 3 spaces available. Suitable for beginners or intermediate.
This class will be held on Sunday 3rd March 2024.
To book, simply choose the number of tickets you’d like and press ‘add to cart’. You will receive a confirmation email initially, and a further email with more details about the class before it starts.