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Learn when to remove specific gates and sprues, and see how to finish the casting by grinding, texturing, and polishing to a desired finish (a separate class may be needed if machining is required). A media-blast cabinet may be used to get the desired texture. It’s also possible some blemishes will need to be filled using a TIG welder. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply a patina of your choice to achieve a finished look that appeals to you.

This is the third class in a 3 part series taking you though the process of creating your bronze masterpiece.  This series is self paced and separate registration in each class is required.  

• Bronze Casting: Patternmaking - Create a pattern you can cast into metal and begin your casting journey!
• Bronze Casting: Casting in the Foundry - Cast your own pattern or use one of BARN's in this introduction to metal casting.
• Bronze Casting: Finishing Your Casting (This Class) - Learn how to finish your rough casting with all of its unwanted gates, sprues, and runners.

We recommend repeating this class as desired (the same recommendation stands for the Bronze Casting: Casting in the Foundry class and, of course, guided studio in the foundry, which is where advanced casting skills are built).

Details

$5 material fee

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome. 
• Wear natural-fiber clothing, long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes (natural fiber or leather).
• Stretch fabrics, hoodie ties, or dangling jewelry like bracelets that can get caught in machinery are not allowed.
• Tie back long hair.