Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
Mixing and Pouring the Casting Material 2
A course by Phil Cuttance , Designer and Craftsperson
About the video: Mixing and Pouring the Casting Material 2
Overview
“I will finish mixing the material and pour it into the hole. Then, I will rotate the mould to even out the material and make sure it covers the whole inner surface of the mould.”
In this video lesson Phil Cuttance addresses the topic: Mixing and Pouring the Casting Material 2, 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
“Mixing and Pouring the Casting Material The mould has been sitting here for about 20 odd minutes. We're ready to pour our second cast. If you want to leave it longer to ensure it's fully set, that's fine too, take your time. I've mixed my second layer now and I'm happy with its consistency. I've used my spatula to get rid of the lumps. Let's clear our workspace, we're ready to cast the second layer. Now, we're ready to pour our second layer. We'll bring the mould into the middle. When handling the mould, it may feel like it's set but it's still very fragile, so handle it very carefully. The...”
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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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