Glass Castings

From the company document

About this collection

GLASS CASTINGS & MOULDS :

The art of casting glass can be very exciting and rewarding and a beautiful- and colourful end

product makes the day of every glass artist. It makes all the time, effort and anxiety involved to be

worthwhile.

After deciding on the kind, nature, purpose and desired appearance and size of the project, the

planning phase includes drawings and decisions regarding the type and colour of the glass and the

necessary form and type of mould/s to be used.

The actual sculpting process requires a good knowledge of techniques, proportions (general or

anatomical), skills, tools, materials and lots of patience, depending on the object or project. Clay or

Wax are the most commonly materials used.

Depending on the above, the next phase would be about the mould itself. In the case of over- or

into slumping, own- or off-the-shelf bought moulds can be used or if not available, can be made in

the studio /workshop. A wide variety of items that can withstand the appropriate kiln temperatures

can be used and could include steel, clay, plaster (or combinations thereof), special fiber paper, kiln

bricks and others.