Service Description

This is a super quick 3-hour summer session and it's a great fun to do with family or friends! Salt and water casting are hands-on low-tech casting methods that result in surprising and fun little forms that can be turned into pendants with amazing textures and shapes. You will experiment with pouring melted silver at different heights to create different shapes—and little charms! Choose one or a few of your favourites to have drilled and turn into simple pendants or earrings. We will use hardened jump rings to attach your pieces to either colourful cord or you can choose sterling silver chains which you can purchase at extra cost. The technique will be demonstrated with important health and safety practices. Students will be guided to do at least a couple of casts and should expect to have at least one successful item to clean up and finish in the class. A small amount of silver is included in your course costs, and if your projects go over that amount you can pay for the metal you use on the day via internet banking or cash. This course is open to complete beginners and advanced makers. Extra materials such as chains and findings are available to purchase. For health and safety reasons class participants must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and have their hair tied back.