This evening workshop is an introduction to delft casting. It is suitable for those who are complete beginners to jewellery and silversmithing, as well as those with more jewellery experience, who wish to learn new techniques. It offers an opportunity to learn and apply the basic skills of delft casting using silver.
This is a real 'hands-on' opportunity to learn how to cast. Delft casting is a type of sand casting, used to produce a solid silver item which can then be refined and detailed once cooled. Casting makes it possible to produce duplicates of an original piece.
You will learn the skills and techniques required to tailor a design specifically for this technique, prepare an operational mould and following a demonstration you will be able to pour the molten metal.
You will learn the skills and techniques required to tailor a design specifically for this technique, prepare an operational mould and to cast your item using molten silver.
No previous knowledge or preparation required for this course.
925 sterling silver through to 999.9 'pure' silver may be used. Students can bring their own silver or it can be supplied by the tutor (payable direct to the tutor).
Students may wish to expand their jewellery & silversmithing skills on a further jewellery workshop or course, take on more advanced personal projects and/or learn how to turn your hobby into a business.