Workshop
Pewter Casting (September 2015)
4 Sep 2015 – 25 Sep 2015
Regular hours
- Friday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 13:00
- Monday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Thursday
- 09:30 – 17:30
Cost of entry
Course cost: £210
Address
- Unit 7, Bermondsey Project
- 46 Willow Walk
- London
- SE1 5SF
- United Kingdom
Discover the art of pewter casting using the ancient ‘lost wax method’ in this 4 session course.
About
Make a sculpture from wax or clay to cast in pewter. Explore and experiment with new sculpture techniques.
What is Pewter? It’s a silver coloured metal alloy containing over 90% tin with some other metals, copper and bismuth, to strengthen it. Traditionally it would contain lead but the pewter we use is lead free so it’s less toxic to melt and work.
Why use pewter? It’s a soft metal so it’s easy to cut and hammer. It can be cast in parts and easily welded together with a soldering iron. It polishes well to a silvery mirror finish.
What can you make with Pewter? Traditionally it was used for cups and plates but it can also be used to cast sculptures and is very good for making thin intricate work. It also works well combined with wood or stone.
What equipment do I need? Pewter has a low melting point (around 200 degrees) which means it can easily be melted on an electric cooking ring. You can cast your own work without having to use or set up a big metal casting foundry.
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.
Beginners and those more experienced are welcome!
The cost of this course includes 1 kilo of pewter, any additional will be charged at £32 per kilo
Course dates: Fridays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September
Number of places available: 12
Tutor: Robert Worley (RCA)
