Sand Casting With Nick Grant Barnes
During this evening workshop you will learn how to produce a ring using the sand casting method. A special material - Delft Clay- is used to create the mold, encased in a two-part round, metal frame. Your silver is melted and poured into the sand mold (the sand can be reused for future projects). This cold molding process is a fast and easy way to get a metal model from a rigid material such as metal, wax, wood, or plastic. Once you’ve learned the technique you can cast small items in your own studio, such as a small charm, ring or element.
This workshop is open to all levels of metalsmithing and will be limited to 7 people. A wait list will be created in case someone has to drop out. There will be a kit available for purchase that includes silver casting grain and Delft sand. See the sign up page for more details.
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Meet Nick
Nick moved from Yorkshire, England over 20 years ago after training as a jeweler. He makes one-of-a-kind work for private clients; teaches jewelry making at the Art League in Virginia, tutors individual students in his studio and teaches workshops around the country. His work has been collected & exhibited internationally, as well as featured in numerous publications, including 500 Metal vessels and 500 Wedding Rings .
$250
Sept 30, 2021
5:00 - 9:30 pm
AT Cyd Rowley’s Studio, Kensington, MD
Covid 19 Safety Protocols
All attendees must be fully vaccinated
Masks may be worn at your own discretion
Frequent hand washing is encouraged
The workshop is limited to 7 students
More details available on the sign-up form