Steam Casting
Christopher Darway
Low tech in execution but sophisticated in theory, steam casting is a fun way to do lost wax casting without much equipment.
There are several methods to cast metal. Gravity works if metal mass is heavy enough. Centrifugal or spin casting is used for small amounts of metal. Vacuum casting pulls the molten metal into the mold.
Pressure casting includes both compressed air or steam to push the metal into the mold, using the flask as mold, melting crucible and steam generator. How cool is that?
Come join us in this 2-day workshop and learn this fun simple way of casting from the renowned jewelry artist and instructor, Chris Darway!
There are several methods to cast metal. Gravity works if metal mass is heavy enough. Centrifugal or spin casting is used for small amounts of metal. Vacuum casting pulls the molten metal into the mold.
Pressure casting includes both compressed air or steam to push the metal into the mold, using the flask as mold, melting crucible and steam generator. How cool is that?
Come join us in this 2-day workshop and learn this fun simple way of casting from the renowned jewelry artist and instructor, Chris Darway!
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, 2018
Time: 10am-5pm
Where: ArtCenter Manatee, Bradenton, FL
Cost: FSG Members: $275 - Non-members $325
Time: 10am-5pm
Where: ArtCenter Manatee, Bradenton, FL
Cost: FSG Members: $275 - Non-members $325
Christopher Darway's Bio
Christopher Darway has been working in metals for over 40 years as designer, teacher and artisan. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in New Jersey he received a BFA in Craft Design from The Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years he has sold and exhibited work through galleries, shops and craft shows including ACC and Smithsonian Craft Shows. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan (International Pearl Design Contest Prize Winner) and England. He has taught at The University of The Arts, University of Delaware, and Montclair State University in New Jersey. He is a Senior PMC instructor for Rio Grande and former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths. He writes a monthly column for Art Jewelry Magazine and currently teaches at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA.
Christopher Darway has been working in metals for over 40 years as designer, teacher and artisan. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in New Jersey he received a BFA in Craft Design from The Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years he has sold and exhibited work through galleries, shops and craft shows including ACC and Smithsonian Craft Shows. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan (International Pearl Design Contest Prize Winner) and England. He has taught at The University of The Arts, University of Delaware, and Montclair State University in New Jersey. He is a Senior PMC instructor for Rio Grande and former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths. He writes a monthly column for Art Jewelry Magazine and currently teaches at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA.
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