{"product_id":"low-tech-gravity-casting-6","title":"Low Tech Gravity Casting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Tech Gravity Casting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstructor:  Juan Reyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 18 \u0026amp; 19, Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 - 4:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass Fee: $350 | Supply Fee: Est $75-$90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrerequisites:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNo experience necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the fundamentals of casting by exploring the exciting and ancient technique of pouring molten metal directly into molds made from organic materials, sand and soft stone.  This process does not require a centrifugal setup or any major equipment so it is easily reproduced in a home studio or in your back yard!  This workshop will cover carving a mold and casting into tufa (light-weight sandstone), creating a quick mold in cuttlefish bone, a material easily found at any pet store producing a lovely texture, and sandcasting, an ancient way to reproduce an object.  Students will also explore casting into other organic materials for surprising effects!  Rudimentary alloying, pouring an ingot, finishing techniques and safety will all be discussed.  Bring your clean silver scraps if you have some.  No experience necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Kit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTufa and cuttlefish bone to carve molds from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandcasting materials to use in class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2oz. sterling silver - additional scrap will be available to purchase at current prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1oz. casting bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents MUST Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN 95 Dust mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents MAY Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small object to mold that you think would be nice to reproduce in metal for jewelry like a shell or button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean silver scrap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJuan Reyes began studying silver smithing in 1995 at North Seattle Community College and since then has developed extensive expertise in a wide range of techniques including lapidary and goldsmithing. 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