Casting - water, pasta, rock salt and more 

Skill Level: 
Suitable for beginners, however some jewellery making skills would be an advantage.

About this class:
​The ancient art of lost wax casting is the traditional way of metal casting, but there are a lot of quick and easy ways to cast your metal at home. You can use casting grain, or scrap metal.
Being able to use up your old scrap is a huge advantage, and eliminates costly waste.

In the class we show you how you can melt your metal, and then by either pouring the molten metal into water, or over food products or even soaked  broom. Each technique provides a completely different shape.

Tutors: Tracy Hills and Amber Hills
Price: £115.00
Date: 2nd May 2025 (fully booked)
Time: 18.30 - 9.00pm  (We can run later if you have not completed your piece)
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Class level: 
Suitable for complete beginners. No experience needed for this fun class

Outline: 
For this class we use the big soldering torches. For those who have not yet used a Smith's Little torch or a propane gas torch, you will be inducted into the use of them. But have no fear, they are simple to use and there is always a tutor on hand when you use them.   

We will show you how to melt your silver in a crucible. You can then choose what you'd like to pour your metal into - water, salt, or pasta. Each pour will result in completely random and unique organic shapes. No two pieces will ever be the same. If you are not happy with your shape, you can simply melt your silver and try again.

Once you have a couple of pieces you are happy with, you will then have the opportunity to turn them into unique jewellery designs - by making a charm, or a ring or pendant.

We will provide all the tools and an amount of silver casting grain. You are welcome to bring any of your own silver scrap or grain to melt down too. Or you can purchase extra silver grain from Tracy on the day. 

PLEASE NOTE! 
​ABSOLUTELY NO ALUMINIUM OR PEWTER TO BE USED. SILVER ONLY

​Tutors: Tracy Hills and amber Hills
Price: £115.00
Date: 2nd May 2025 (fully booked)
Time: 18.30 - 9.00pm  (We can run later if you have not completed your piece)
What is provided:
  • Propane Torches - including a Smiths Little Torch
  • Crucibles and tongs
  • All tools needed for the class
  • Organic substances - E.g. Rock salt, Pasta shapes, Frozen peas
  • Leather aprons and safety gloves, safety glasses

What to bring:
  • Although an allocation of silver grain will be provided, you are welcome to bring your own scrap silver or grain. Please note, we cannot melt down pewter or aluminium. Silver only.
  • Spectacles, if needed for close up work.
  • Notebook and pencil. Although we do provide some hand outs, you may want to take your own notes or draw sketches.​

T&C's:
This is a workshop environment, so your well being and safety is important to us. To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:​
  • Wear comfortable old clothing, or bring an apron. Ear defenders and safety glasses are provided.
  • Long hair to be tied back. 
  • No loose flowing scarves, long sleeves or jewellery to be worn. These can easily get caught up in machinery.
  • Closed flat shoes.

Refreshments:
  • Unlimited tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.
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For grain orders or if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy at:
Phone: 07814 883 443
​Email: [email protected]
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