Mold Making + Casting

This sculpture course offers instruction in various methods of mold making including one and two part plaster molds, one time throw away molds, flexible molds, mother molds, simple body casts and casting in hydrocal plaster, wax, and clay. Students use mold making and casting to create elements in artwork. Students bring objects they desire to cast or make a form in clay. Understanding how to select an object to mold that is compatible with each process as well as size limitations for each process. (No hot metal casting in this course). Priority given to students who have taken Sculpture I.