single traditional clay-sculpting

Introduction to Casting and Casting Techniques

Instructor:

Guest Instructor

This course is dedicated to all things casting and the various techniques to get you started on your way to replicating your sculptures in a permanent material. You will learn about the difference between gypsum cements and resin, and the various options in each category; I will show you the difference between solid and slush casting and how to clean up and repair a resin cast to make it ready to be primed and painted. There is one episode solely dedicated to cold casting, a special casting technique involving real metal powder, and I will explain what vacuum degassing and pressure casting are, how they can help you to get a bubble free resin cast, and some general measures to take to avoid running into problems along the way.

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Awarded upon completion:

100xp + Introduction to Casting and Casting Techniques Badge

Course Curriculum

1. Casting in Various Materials
You will learn about various gypsum cements and their properties, as well as some types of resin and how to cast these mediums to create permanent replicas of your original clay sculpture. The resin casting techniques demonstrated are solid, slush and cold casting. You will also learn about the materials and techniques you need to repair a resin cast, and what to do to avoid problems when casting in resin.
- Troubleshooting in Resin Casting
  Playing 5 min
- Resin Casting: Solid & Slush Casting
  Playing 5 min
- Resin Casting: Cold Casting
  Playing 3 min
- Casting in Gypsum Cement
  Playing 7 min
- Resin Casting: Cleanup & Repair
  Playing 3 min
- Resin Casting: Colors & Fillers
  Playing 6 min