Casting Processes for Jewellery

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course will introduce you to casting techniques used in jewellery making, including Delft clay sand casting and cuttlefish casting
You will have the opportunity to make a piece using each of these processes. You will be taught through demonstration, handouts and individual practice

WHAT WILL WE LEARN?

You will learn how to create one-off pieces by casting molten metal into moulds
The Delft clay technique uses specially prepared sand to create a mould The dense, reusable sand can pick up details from impressions made by solid objects
Cuttlefish casting uses the skeleton of the cuttlefish, the design is carved into the bone to create a cavity which is then filled with molten metal
You will learn how to prepare the moulds, how to melt the metal and how to pour it into the moulds to create your jewellery

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING?

We will supply all the tools & equipment needed for this course
The course cost also includes silver casting grain to the value of £30
We recommend that you bring any sterling silver scraps that you may have as these can be used in the casting process
You may also want to supply solid pieces such as plastic or wooden forms that you want to cast into silver
Please wear closed shoes for Health & safety reasons