Class Class: Aluminum Open Face Casting

In this class students will learn how to safely and correctly operate the smelting furnace with the opportunity to pour their own mold in molten Aluminum. Students will be tasked to make an impression of a pre determined

“flat backed” item using a petro bonded silica clay. The class will cover mold construction, foundry terminology, safety procedures, and proper handling of molten material.

This class builds off of ring casting class but is not as detailed oriented. If you are looking to challenge your skills in mold making then I suggest taking sterling silver ring casting as a follow up to this class. Ring casting is


not


required to continue to bronze casting.

About the Instructor

:


Class is taught by


Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge

Prerequisites:


Recommended to take “Learn to Forge nails” first

Age

: there are no age restrictions to the class. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines

What to wear:



At RMM, you must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing (100% cotton), long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. The CDC has



a guide



to acceptable cloth masks that help prevent the spread of infection.