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Luted Crucible Jewelry Casting

By Center for the Arts Crested Butte (other events)

Fri, Oct 12 2018 7:45 AM MDT Sun, Oct 14 2018 5:00 PM MDT
 
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During a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity over three days, learn the ancient Luted Crucible method of lost-wax metal casting to create your own jewelry. Transform ephemeral wax models into timeless bronze objects using pure beeswax, fine clay, silica sand, rice hulls, charcoal, pure copper, and tin to make a bronze alloy. Fire pieces in a below ground furnace before finishing them with metal working tools and patinas. Register by 4 p.m. October 9. Day 1: 7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Days 2 & 3: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Offered in partnership with Western State Colorado University’s Extended Studies Program. Instructor: Piers Watson 

When: Workshop from Friday, October 12 - Sunday, October 14th 

Time:  Day 1: 7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Days 2 & 3: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m

Cost: $405

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PO Box 1819 Crested Butte, CO 81224