This course introduces the student to the history and techniques of creating objects from hot metals. Techniques include the 3000 year old lost-wax (cire-perdue) method, sand casting methods dating back over 5000 years, and others. Finishing techniques covered include drag and flash removal, surface cleaning and polishing, and others.
Molten metals: Designing for Production
School of the Art Institute of Chicago via Kadenze
This course may be unavailable.
Overview
Syllabus
Session 1: Production Method 1: Lost Wax – Case Study
Session 2: Production Method 2: Sand Casting – Case Study
Session 3: Production Method 3: Experimental Approaches
Session 4: Production Method 4: Finishing Techniques
Taught by
Helen Maria Nugent
