I can’t believe that I’ve been back from running the casting workshop in Portugal for over a week. This was where we did our casting (except on the evening when we had pizza). The pizza wood ash came in handy as parting powder for our sand moulds; the location was splendid and we had a great time (though I say it myself)
A selection of tools on the table tennis table.
A wire bound mould ready to pour.
We used natural finds including these bits of pine cone, cast in both cuttlefish and oilsand.
and these lobster claws worked well in oilsand casting.
I hope to run this workshop again next year, so do let me know if you are interested.
juliacowie 