Metal casting workshop at Emily Carr University (11 weeks).
Conqueror – Conqueror
Conqueror – Conqueror
Conqueror wip – Recreate the model, making sure the clay stays wet and there are no undercuts
Conqueror wip – Attatch the clay to a board and build a clay wall up to the profile line
Conqueror wip – Secure the boards around the model and seal the gaps with more clay
Conqueror wip – Fill the box the plaster
Conqueror wip – Wait for it to dry
Conqueror wip – First half of the mold is ready. Flip it and clean it
Conqueror wip – Add new boards around it and seal them as well
Conqueror wip – Fill second half with plaster
Conqueror wip – Make a mess
Conqueror wip – Open the two parts and remove the clay pieces
Conqueror wip – Clean up the mold
Conqueror wip – Fill the mold with wax and empty it out several times, until a thick shell of wax is build
Conqueror wip – Cool down the mold and remove the wax
Conqueror wip – Start putting together the pieces of wax
Conqueror wip – Add and model all the details
Conqueror wip – The complete wax model
Conqueror wip – Make the main channel for the bronze to flow in
Conqueror wip – Attach it to the model
Conqueror wip – Complete with all the channels and core pins
Conqueror wip – Secure it to a board and apply alcohol to prevent air bubble formation
Conqueror wip – Add a canister
Conqueror wip – Mix the investment
Conqueror wip – Fill up the canister with the investment
Conqueror wip – Put it in the kiln for a week to melt all the wax
Conqueror wip – Melt some bronze
Conqueror wip – Pour the bronze into the investment mold
Conqueror wip – Wait an hour
Conqueror wip – Remove canister
Conqueror wip – Reveal moment
Conqueror wip – Continue breaking the investment
Conqueror wip – Use various tools to clean up the investment
Conqueror wip – Things are looking good
Conqueror wip – Sand blast to clean up any remaining investment
Conqueror wip – Start cutting off the channels
Conqueror wip – There are a few minor problems that can be fixed
Conqueror wip – There are a few minor problems that can be fixed
Conqueror wip – Welding any holes and gaps
Conqueror wip – Use angle grinder to work on the flat surface
Conqueror wip – Continue by hand with sandpapers
Conqueror wip – Make sure the surface is as flat as possible
Conqueror wip – Polish the surface to get it as shinny as possible
Conqueror wip – Apply patina on parts of the surface
Conqueror wip – Weight 2.5kg
Conqueror – 21cm Bronzemore