This fused glass course aims to introduce all the mold-making techniques for casting glass, with detailed information on materials, recipes for mold mixes, methods, and applications. It helps the student to learn which methods are appropriate for different types of work and covers all the basics of how to make your mold. It also includes practical information on sourcing, storing, using, and recycling materials, and how to develop your own recipes and methods for particular projects.
Class 01:
- Ceramic
- Hand built
- Slip cast
- Air dry
Class 02:
- Commercial Bisque
- Stainless Steel
- Sheet
- Forms
Class 03:
- Commercially Available
- DIY Stainless Tile Molds
- Fiber Paper and other Refractory Materials
- Fiber Blanket and Rigidizer
- Fiber Paper in various thicknesses
Class 04:
- Fire Brick
- Safety
- Casting Molds with Silica Flour and Plaster
- Creating forms
Class 05:
- Mixing the materials
- Reinforcing for strength
- Fired Examples
Class 06:
- Dams
- What they are and how they are used
- Stainless Steel
Class 07:
- Ceramic
- Fiber Board/Paper
- DIY Molds for Plaster Inclusions
- Latex
Class 08:
- Silicone
- commercially available
- DIY from hardware store materials
Class 09:
- Non-traditional molds
- Flower pots
- Ceramic Dishes
- Stainless Dishes and Utensils
BONUS CLASSES!
- How to do Slip Casting from Ceramic Molds
- DIY Silicone Molds from the Hardwear Store
- DIY HEPA Filter Dust Collector
Open Facebook Group to students of this course:
Curious Mondo: Mold Making for Glass Art
Time table:
9 hours
Level:
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced
Target market:
Glass artists, anyone who loves glass or want to start a new hobby or career
Main objective:
Learn various mold-making techniques for casting glass.
Prerequisite:
None
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