Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
Introduction to the Casting Technique
A course by Phil Cuttance , Designer and Craftsperson
About the video: Introduction to the Casting Technique
Overview
“In this lesson I’ll explain the entire casting process before we begin and demostrate the way you will roll your mould.”
In this video lesson Phil Cuttance addresses the topic: Introduction to the Casting Technique, 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
“Introduction to the Casting Technique In this lesson, I'll introduce you to my casting technique and the materials we will use. We have our hollow mould here and we'll cast into it a liquid material that sets. There are many different types of resins and materials you can use with this process, but I've chosen to show you is rapid setting concrete and Jesmonite. Rapid setting concrete is easy to find, and it's quite inexpensive and you can also tint it with any water-based pigment. You can have it set grey like concrete normally is, or you can add pigments to it. It's mixed with water, so i...”
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Course summary for: Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Design, DIY, Fine Arts, Interior Decoration, Interior Design
Phil Cuttance
A course by Phil Cuttance
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, and 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.
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