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