Alternative Casting with Chapin Dimond
Tufa Casting
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Date: Saturday, December 2, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 Cost: $125 BoMA members $145 for non-members Non-member difference will be collected in class Materials fee: $25 Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
Alternative castings are just plain fun to do and result in beautiful intriguing geometries that spark the imagination and challenge your creative mind to produce metal art. The methods shared in this class pour molten metals into organic materials, a great way to recycle metal. The result is instant gratification; it's like cloud viewing, but with metal (the metal object is what your creative imagination makes it).
In this class we will discuss safety procedures to ensure safe FUN. Students will explore a variety of alternative casting methods:
● Broom casting
● Water casting
● Tufa stone casting
● Rice, or bean casting
● Cuttlefish casting
Students will have the opportunity to cast their own creation in each method for later use as little sculptures or jewelry pieces.
Prerequisites
No metalsmithing experience necessary, ability to use a jeweler’s saw and carving tools and comfortable with a torch is helpful. Students should come to class wearing closed toed shoes and avoid wearing polyester, as it can be flammable.
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time professional metalsmith and jeweler. In 2003 he discovered the
magic of metalsmithing. From Metropolitan State College of Denver, he earned a BFA in Art:
Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. Chapin is a Colorado native inspired by nature and the
magic of metals. Metalsmithing is the process of telling stories through metal, releasing the inner
“feeling” of what metal wants to be. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic
happen. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com .
Tools students need to bring
Materials Kit Supplied by Instructor - $25*
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration Open Now
Alternative castings are just plain fun to do and result in beautiful intriguing geometries that spark the imagination and challenge your creative mind to produce metal art. The methods shared in this class pour molten metals into organic materials, a great way to recycle metal. The result is instant gratification; it's like cloud viewing, but with metal (the metal object is what your creative imagination makes it).
In this class we will discuss safety procedures to ensure safe FUN. Students will explore a variety of alternative casting methods:
● Broom casting
● Water casting
● Tufa stone casting
● Rice, or bean casting
● Cuttlefish casting
Students will have the opportunity to cast their own creation in each method for later use as little sculptures or jewelry pieces.
Prerequisites
No metalsmithing experience necessary, ability to use a jeweler’s saw and carving tools and comfortable with a torch is helpful. Students should come to class wearing closed toed shoes and avoid wearing polyester, as it can be flammable.
About the Instructor
Chapin Dimond is a full-time professional metalsmith and jeweler. In 2003 he discovered the
magic of metalsmithing. From Metropolitan State College of Denver, he earned a BFA in Art:
Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing. Chapin is a Colorado native inspired by nature and the
magic of metals. Metalsmithing is the process of telling stories through metal, releasing the inner
“feeling” of what metal wants to be. Swing that hammer, light that torch, and see that magic
happen. To see Chapin’s work, visit his website, www.cdimond.com .
Tools students need to bring
- Safety glasses
- Jeweler’s saw and blade
- carving tools such as: x-acto blade/knife, nails, dental tools, old small files, scribe,
- various sizes of ball burs, (wheel and cylinder burs are nice)
- burs - heart, wheel, cylinder, bud, setting, (depends on what profile shape you want)
- ½ round file
- optional - bring sterling silver clean scrap or casting grain (to cast in silver)
- Wear closed toed shoes and avoid wearing polyester, it can be flammable.
Materials Kit Supplied by Instructor - $25*
- Tufa stone
- Cuttlefish bone
- Metal (silver or copper)
- Other necessary tools
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- To cancel your registration for a class send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Seats are not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
Registration Open Now
Broom Casting
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Broom Casting
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Cuttlefish Bone Casting
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Cuttlefish Bone Casting
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