Molding & Casting
12 Week Class | Available
This course will guide students through the steps of making a silicone mold of a sculpture, which will then be cast in resin (liquid plastic). The focus will be on silicone block molds for small scale sculptures and brush-on silicone molds for sculptures up to 15 inches. Every sculpture presents its own challenges and students will be guided through the processes to design a mold that works best for their chosen sculpture. The placement of the cut line, the flow of material through the sculpture and undercuts will be discussed and analyzed so that students can apply these concepts to future mold making projects.
Base Tuition: $550 + Material Fee: $150 = $700 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- Material properties of silicone, plaster (for the mother mold) and resin
- Safe use and handling of materials
- Various considerations an balances you will need to consider when making a mold
- Different styles of molds and when to use them
- Molding & Casting Material List
Laird Henderson
A 2008 OCAD Sculpture/Installation graduate, Laird has built a diverse commercial career spanning product design, television, stop motion animation, mascot production and special effects. He also brings eight years of teaching experience from the Al Green Sculpture Studio and School, where he instructed students on mold design and casting techniques. His personal artistic focus is on the designer toy market, creating small-scale resin-cast characters that have been recognized by the Designer Toy Awards and featured in prominent publications and galleries.