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Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects

Making the Ends of the Mould 1

A course by Phil Cuttance , Designer

Explore original casting techniques to create functional and sculptural objects using different materials such as concrete, jesmonite, or acrylic resin

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About the video: Making the Ends of the Mould 1

Overview

“In this lesson we will make the ends of the mould and the 'casting wheels' from foam board. ”

In this video lesson Phil Cuttance addresses the topic: Making the Ends of the Mould 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects. Explore original casting techniques to create functional and sculptural objects using different materials such as concrete, jesmonite, or acrylic resin.

Partial transcription of the video

“Making the End of the Mould In this lesson, we'll make the mould's ends from foam board. We now have our hollow-faceted mould and before we can cast into it, we have to create a top and a bottom end so when we pour our liquid material in, the mould is closed and the material will stay in there as we cast and while it sets hard. Without these ends on if we pour the material into it, as you can imagine, it'd pour out of the bottom. I've provided these templates to print out. These templates are the perfect match for the ends of this faceted mould. If you're making your own shape, you'll have ...”

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

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (328)
11414 students
4 units
17 lessons (3h 7m)
6 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Design, DIY, Fine Arts, Interior Decoration, Interior Design

Phil Cuttance

A course by Phil Cuttance

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Designer

Phil Cuttance is a designer and maker from New Zealand. He was raised in a family who was constantly creating and making things by hand. In 2009, after graduating from design school, Phil moved to London, where he founded his studio and currently crafts his pieces. In 2012, Phil made the short film “Faceture” about his creative process, which received a Staff’s Pick title from Vimeo.

His work has been featured in publications such as Wallpaper*, Elle Decoration, ICON, Crafts, Dezeen, among others. One of his designs was nominated for London's annual Designs of the Year Awards at The Design Museum. Phil has been invited to participate in events such Milan Furniture Fair and Art Basel Miami to show his design process. Apart from making commissions from his studio, Phil also teaches workshops on design.