Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
Removing the Mould and Sanding the Edges
A course by Phil Cuttance , Designer and Craftsperson
About the video: Removing the Mould and Sanding the Edges
Overview
“In this lesson I’ll be removing the casting from the mold, and tidying the edges with sandpaper.”
In this video lesson Phil Cuttance addresses the topic: Removing the Mould and Sanding the Edges, 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
“Removing the Mould and Sanding the Edges In this lesson, we'll remove our vase from the mould, and then we'll sand any rough edges. We'll need a dust mask as we're going to do some sanding. We've got our casting here, that's been curing for 24 hours. We've got our craft knife, which we may need to remove the tape or craft stick, and some sandpaper, I've got 220 grit, 120 grit and 80 grit. We might not use them all, but it's good to have a range of grits, depending on what we need while sanding. Our casting has been sitting in this mould for 24 hours, I put it away in a warm, dry space, away...”
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Course summary for: Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
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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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