Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects

Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted objects

“Welcome to the final lesson of this course. By now, you should have all the necessary skills to create your own cast pieces. Before we move on, let's recap the main steps of the process: Create a pattern You will create a 2D pattern on paper and then score your polypropylene sheet according to the pattern beneath. Choose to create your pattern by hand, on the computer, or print one of the two patterns provided with the course. You’ll then copy this pattern onto the polypropylene sheet by scoring with your P-Cutter blade and finally cutting it out with your knife, ready to be folded.

Create a 3D shape Fold the polypropylene sheet into a faceted 3D shape, then into a hollow mould and tape the seam closed. Finish the mould by making and adding the ends. Carefully fold each scored line back and forth transforming your flat sheet of polypropylene into a faceted ‘landscape’! Then roll your mould into a cylinder shape and neatly tape the seam closed. Next, you make the ends of the mould from foamboard and tape them on, completing the mould ready for casting! Prepare the workspace and mix the casting materials We’re now ready for casting! Prepare your workspace and mix your chosen casting material, tinting it with pigment if you like. Remember to experiment with mixing ratios, setting times and pigments before you make your final project. Every casting material is different, so it’s good to practice! Pour the material Pour your material into the hollow mould and roll it back and forth on the table to evenly coat the inside of the mould as it sets hard. Repeat this process a couple more times to create a strong casting with a good wall thickness. Finally, pour some extra material into the base of the casting and leave it aside to fully cure. Remove the mould and finalise the piece After your casting has set, carefully remove the mould and finish off any rough edges with sandpaper and finish your casting for use as either a vase or light shade. When it has set, you can carefully remove the tape and peel your mould away from your casting, so it can fully cure. Finally, you can smooth off any rough edges with different grades of sandpaper and then finish it for use as either a vase or light shade using a sealer, wax, or lighting components. I'm eager to see your creations! Please upload your work by clicking on the "Create your project" button above and follow the same steps I just showed you here. I also encourage you to participate in the forum commenting on other classmate's projects and providing constructive feedback. I will try to answer any questions you may ask, but please be patient if I don't respond immediately, since I might be working on my own projects. Thank you and see you in the forum! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Okay, so you've completed the course. Congratulations. I really hope you enjoyed it. And I hope you now feel inspired to go now and take what you've learned and push it in new directions. You know the technique now. So hopefully you can go now and make your own shapes. make things at a bigger scale. And try different casting materials. So I know there are many steps in this process and some of the tasks feel a little bit fiddly. But. I wanted to show you guys exactly how I make my objects every day in my studio. The fact that the process is not so common or obvious, I think, is part of the ...”

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Course summary for: Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects

• Level: Beginner
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