Pewter Casting Workshop (7/8 & 14/15 Nov)

Fantastic 4 day course learning how to cast pewter. Experiment with modelling in wax and create an artwork to be cast in pewter metal. About Traditionally pewter has been used for cups and plates but it can also be used to cast metal sculptures and is very good for making fine intricate work. It also works well combined with wood or stone Day one Experiment with different waxes to make a small sculpture to cast. You may also bring in a wax you have already made to cast, but please be aware that due to the rising costs of pewter try to keep the wax relatively small (eg. the size of a lemon). Day two Add casting ‘runners’ and ‘risers’ to your wax sculptures in preparation for casting, then make plaster moulds. These moulds will then be heated to burn out the wax which will leave a negative cavity to be filled with molten pewter. Day three Melt and cast molten pewter into your plaster moulds. Allow to cool and then chisel out the casts and clean them up. Day four Finish your artwork, polishing, patination, welding and cold working of pewter. This will be followed by instruction on how to set up your own pewter casting works. Read more Toggle Mixed media Crafts Sculpture