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• Mold Making II - silicon molds of small, complex objects

  • When
    07/27/2024
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    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers
  • Spaces left
    6

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  In this class, students will be guided by a professional prop maker in the art of replicating objects using two-part silicon rubber molds. Building on the concepts of Mold Making I, this course focuses on creating more complex molds. Students will learn techniques to replicate small objects, such as chess pieces, through hands-on task and demonstrations

  Participants will gain skills in creating mold flask, mixing and pouring rubber, de-gassing, and duplicating pieces using materials like wax, silicone, and resin. This class is designed to teach the essential techniques for making multi-part molds, enabling students to produce duplicates just like those used in the movie industry for prop making

  Note: this class involves the mixing of reactive chemicals, and allergic reactions are a possibility with contact. All students will be required to wear eye protection and vinyl gloves in a well-ventilated area during class.

  Work involved –  building a flask “container”, mixing two part compounds, adding release agents, unmolding

  Tools/Materials Utilized- (two part rubber mold compound, sculpting clay, Duplo Lego blocks. Acrylic, Mold release spray, razor blades, wax, rubber, silicone, resin).

  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.

  About the Instructor: Class is taught by Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge

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

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• Mold Making III - Casting bronze and Ceramic Shell (2 part class)

  • Start
    07/28/2024
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  • End
    08/03/2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers
  • Spaces left
    6

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  In this class students will be lead by a professional prop maker, and metal smith, in the in the process of lost wax/ ceramic shell casting. Students will learn the process of making a wax positive, then the steps necessary to create a ceramic silica mold capable of resisting extreme temperatures while maintaining the ability to pick up extreme detail! Students will learn wax burn out procedures, dipping molds in ceramic, casting bronze, and de-molding. On day one items to be cast in bronze will be created in wax, vented, and dipped several times in a ceramic slurry mixture to build up the necessary thickness required. (The following week will be available to students during normal open hours to complete dipping if not completed during class) On day two students will assist in burning out the wax in preparation of pouring bronze later that evening. This technique is widely used in industry and individuals with the knowledge and skill set are highly sought in the work force.

  Note: Though it is not required, this class strongly suggests the 101 mold-making course before attempting this class to build off of previously learned skills and to expedite workflow. It is recommended that the piece to be cast in metal has been previously made or cast in wax and this can be accomplished within the previous mold making class.

  Work involved –  building a flask “container”, mixing two part compounds, adding release agents, unmolding

  Tools/Materials Utilized- Mold release spray, razor blades, venting red wax, rubber molds. 5 kg of silicon bronze per student, casting furnace, 10 kg graphite crucible for bronze. Borax flux, skimmer, heat resistant safety gear, ceramic slurry, various grits of silica sand, zircon, burn out oven, large metal tray, modeling brown wax, electric eye burner, propane burner, sculpting wax tools, soldering iron, pots, figurine, crucible shank, safety equipment

  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.

  About the Instructor: Class is taught by Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge

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

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• Casting metal 101: Aluminum Ingots

  • When
    08/03/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers
  • Spaces left
    5

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  in this class students will learn how to safely and correctly operate the smelting furnace with the opportunity to pour their own ingot using molten Aluminum. Students will learn about various techniques, foundry terminology, safety procedures, and proper handling of molten material. Students will use industry standard tools to heat up, transport and pour metal into pre made ingot molds. Safety equipment will be provided.

  Work involved –  smelting metal, lifting 10 lbs. coordination, pouring metal, unmolding, grinding and cleanup

  Tools/Materials Utilized- Approx. 5 kg recycled Aluminum per student, One mold, one ingot per student. One 10 kg aluminum crucible.

  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.

  About the Instructor: Class is taught by Kenneth of Fire & Brimstone Forge

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

  Refund and Cancellation Policy 

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