{"product_id":"private-sand-casting-ready-to-cast-up-to-3-hours","title":"PRIVATE SAND CASTING — READY TO CAST Up to 3 hours","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Private workshop dates are subject to availability. Your appointment is confirmed only after you receive a confirmation email from your instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA focused one-on-one sand casting session for jewelers and makers who already have a finished model and want to learn how to cast it in metal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis private 2–3 hour workshop is designed for students who already have a model prepared in wax or another suitable material and want to focus specifically on the sand casting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than spending time designing and carving a model, we'll go directly into preparing your piece for casting. I'll guide you one-on-one through creating and packing the sand mold, preparing the model and understanding proper placement and metal flow, safely using the torch, melting the metal, and pouring your piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to prepare a finished model for sand casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to properly pack and prepare a sand mold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprue and gate placement for successful metal flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorch safety and proper melting technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to melt and pour metal into the mold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to open the mold and evaluate your casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic troubleshooting and understanding common casting issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf time allows: cutting, grinding, sanding, and polishing your casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main focus of this session is \u003cstrong\u003elearning and practicing the casting process\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the complexity of your model and how the casting progresses, there may not be enough time to completely finish and polish the piece during the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Approval Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not every object or wax model is suitable for sand casting, \u003cstrong\u003eyour model must be approved before the workshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter booking, please email clear photos of the model you would like to cast to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:errantgem@gmail.com\"\u003eerrantgem@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. If possible, include photos from multiple angles and the approximate dimensions of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll review your model and confirm whether it is suitable for sand casting before your class. If modifications are needed, I'll let you know ahead of time so you can arrive ready to cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll necessary sand casting tools, equipment, torches, crucibles, safety equipment, and studio supplies are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver is available as an optional upgrade for an additional material fee based on the amount of silver required for your piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private one-on-one instruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some previous jewelry-making experience is recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include wax carving or model making. Your model should be completed and approved before arriving for your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOjo Creativo Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2151 Logan Avenue, Studio U\u003cbr\u003eSan Diego, CA 92113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScheduling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate workshops are scheduled by request and subject to availability. 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