Introduction to Cuttlefish Casting

Introduction to Cuttlefish Casting

Overview

Cuttlefish casting has been used since ancient times to make jewellery and is still used as a great way to make one-off unique pieces in precious metal. As cuttlefish bone can withstand extremely high temperatures and is relatively soft to carve, it is a perfect medium for casting molten metal into. This full one day workshop will take you through the stages of cuttlefish casting to show you how you can use this inexpensive organic material to make unique jewellery pieces. This workshop is best suited to those with prior jewellery making experience who wish to further extend their skill set. Competent use of a gas torch and saw frame will be expected. You must provide your own clean silver scrap / casting grain to use on the day. At least 30g+ will be needed but the amount largely depends on your own designs so please ensure you bring enough to work with on the day. It’s best to have more than you need so that you don’t run out on the day. Silver grain will NOT be available to purchase from the workshop so please provide your own. Only 8 spaces available on this full day session, 10am until 4pm.

Please read the full Terms of Booking, and particularly the REFUNDS policy within those terms BEFORE making your booking. 

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This full one day workshop will be taking you through the stages of cuttlefish casting to show you how you can use this inexpensive organic material to make unique jewellery pieces.

This casting process is ideal for the hobbyist jeweller as you don’t need many expensive tools to achieve great results.

I will be showing you how to make your molds by carving into them and also how to use found objects to make a copy in metal.

You are welcome to bring your own small items (not all will be suitable for moulding as undercuts may prevent a good cast) or you’re welcome to use any from my selection to try.

You must provide your own clean silver scrap and/or casting grain to use on the day.

 

What you'll learn

  • What cuttlefish casting is best used for.
  • How to make a mould.
  • How to make flat-back or two-part moulds.
  • How to ensure your metal casts well- factors to consider and where to place sprues and air holes.
  • How to achieve the best natural wave patterns from the bone.
  • How to achieve the best natural wave patterns from the bone.
  • How to achieve a smooth unpatterned wave casting.
  • How to calculate the quantity of silver needed for casting
  • How to obtain a great pour every time.

Booking is easy!

Please read the full Terms of Booking, and particularly the REFUNDS policy within those terms BEFORE making your booking.

£95.00 Per Person

Features

  • All tools and tuition are included in the taster sessions.
  • Limited to 8 spaces to ensure quality time with each student.
  • Unlimited refreshments available throughout the session.
  • Step-by-step tuition with tutor demonstrations given throughout the session, resulting in high quality student outcomes.
  • Enjoy learning in our fully equipped jewellery workshop.
  • Each person has their own jewellers’ bench with full set of tools.
  • Make your own amazing jewellery to fit perfectly in your own unique style!
  • This workshop is best suited to those with prior jewellery making experience who wish to further extend their skill set.
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