This workshop will be focused on small format jewellery pieces and other objects.
The scope of this workshop will cover:
Part 1 - We will create our own pieces, out of them we will build up the mold
Modeling and creating pieces out of a malleable material ( ej. plastiline )
Learn to work with wax
Part 2 - About Moulds:
Building a mould out of a piece
Preparing plaster for each case, proportions, formulas
Timing Process
Work on pieces
Brief introduction to colour
Part 3 - About Porcelain:
Introduction to the Material / Porcelain
The Porcelain process / Timing
High & Low temperature
Preparation of “Barbutina” or Liquid Porcelain
Achieving the optimum density
Duration is 3 days (7hrs a day)