Learn Molten Metal Sand Casting @ Make Santa Fe

Register Here: https://makesantafe.org/events/molten-metal-sand-casting/

In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.

Casting metal is a 6,000-year-old process still used in manufacturing and fine art. The founder melts metal (usually aluminum, bronze, or cast iron) in a crucible, pours it into a mold, then removes the mold material or the casting once the metal has cooled and solidified. In our classes, beginners learn the safety of pouring 1800 degrees of molten metal, how to pack a sand mold, and how to pour liquid metal into the mold.

## What You’ll Learn

In this class, students will learn casting terminology and get an overview of the proper tools and devices used. They’ll also learn how to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten bronze into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.

## Please Note

Proper safety attire is mandatory!

• Leather, closed-toe boots.
• Long, natural fiber pants (denim is perfect).
• Long-sleeved, natural fiber shirt (cotton or wool).

MAKE will provide the following:

• Leather apron
• Casting gloves
• Safety goggles
• Face shield