CHAPTER 3

Foundry

Sculpture and casting work — material research at the point where craft becomes form.

OVERVIEW

The experience expanded my understanding of material behavior, form development, prototype creation and production workflows while strengthening skills that continue to influence my work in design, fabrication, construction and product development.

Material Behavior

Form Development

Production Workflows

Manufacturing Processes

Process Experimentation

SKILLS DEVELOPED

MOLD MAKING

RESIN CASTING

KILN OPERATIONS

MATERIAL RESEARCH

PATTERN MAKING

BRONZE CASTING

BURNOUT PROCESSES

PLASTER CASTING

ALUMINUM CASTING

SHELL CASTING

IRON CASTING

PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT

SAND CASTING

IRON CASTING

SCULPTURE FABRICATION