Go Cast Yourself! 3D Scan, Print, and Cast in Bronze

Overview In one week, learn to use a handheld 3D scanner, edit models in Blender, print in castable wax resin, and cast in ancient bronze or silver. Instructor - Eli West Eli is a visual artist and metalsmith. He enjoys 3D scanning, casting in bronze and silver, making botanical sculptures, forming sheet metal into functional objects, and exploring patinas on metal. He has a keen interest in geography and biology and tries to highlight concepts from both disciplines in his art. Class Description In this five-evening course, students will have the opportunity to scan themselves, a friend, or objects of their choosing. Day two will be an introduction to Blender, a free and open source 3D modeling software. We’ll edit our 3D scans and make them suitable for 3D printing. We’ll discuss wax resin printing and print our objects on a Form 3 printer. On days three and four, we’ll prepare our objects with wax sprues, make investment molds, run an overnight burnout in a kiln, and cast them in ancient bronze or silver. Day five will consist of sand blasting, polishing and patination. Students will take home their polished bronze pieces. This class is intended for everyone - from folks with no scanning, modeling, 3D printing, or casting experience, to people with experience in any of these disciplines. Material Fee The materials fee for this class is $40. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in Venmo. Class Goals<ul><li>Handheld 3D scanning techniques</li><li>Creating environments suitable for scanning</li><li>Editing meshes in Blender</li><li>Basics of 3D printing in castable wax resin</li><li>Wax sprue techniques</li><li>Investment mold making</li><li>Electromelt and crucible operation</li><li>Casting techniques</li><li>Finishing and polishing</li><li>Patination</li></ul>Material Supplied 3D Scanner, castable wax resin, wax, investment, steel flasks, ancient bronze, + tools for finishing and polishing. PPE - leather aprons, gloves, glasses. Students Should Bring Any objects or people they'd like to scan, laptops, closed-toe shoes, natural fiber clothing, long sleeves and pants. Prerequisites All students must be 18 years old or older.

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Turn 3D Printed Objects into Cast Bronze

Overview Combine 3D printing with lost-wax investment casting techniques! Instructor - Eli West Eli is a visual artist and metalsmith. He enjoys casting with bronze, making small sculptures, forming sheet metal into functional objects, and exploring patinas and textures on metal. He has a keen interest in geography and biology and tries to highlight concepts from both disciplines in his art. Class Description In this three day class, we’ll dive into the worlds of 3D printing and casting. We’ll discuss how to make and find 3D files online, then 3D print them in PLA filament and on a Form 3 resin printer. On days two and three, we’ll prepare our objects with wax sprues, mix investment in flasks with our objects, run an overnight burnout in a kiln, and cast them in ancient bronze. Students will take home their cast bronze objects, which could include rings, animals, topographical features, miniature scenes, or anything you can dream up! This class is intended for everyone - from folks without 3D printing or casting experience, to people with more experience in either discipline. Material Fee The materials fee for this class is $30. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo. Class Goals Make and find files for 3D printing Basics of 3D printing in PLA plastic and in resin Wax sprue techniques Mixing investment to make a mold Electromelt and crucible operation Casting techniques Finishing and polishing Material Supplied PLA filament, Castable Resin, wax sprues, investment, steel flasks, ancient bronze, + tools for finishing and polishing. PPE - leather aprons, gloves, glasses. Students Should Bring Laptop, closed-toe shoes, long sleeves and pants. Prerequisites All students must be 18 years old or older.

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Go Cast Yourself! 3D Scan, Print, and Cast in Bronze

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