Explore the possibilities of the lost wax technique without the need of wax.

In the lost wax process, we often deal with approximate 2-3% wax shrinkage of the model to be cast, plus additional time for retouching seamlines and any imperfections resulting from pouring/brushing into the mother moulds. The inevitable steaming of the wax can, furthermore, stress and weaken refractory moulds, especially in larger projects.

In this five-day advanced glass casting Masterclass, Antonis will guide you through a complex multistep process of creating positive and negative forms in silicone to eliminate these problems, resulting in a cleaner, more efficient, and more accurate realisation of almost any shape for casting.

Over five days, participants will:

• Analyse sculptural forms and plan appropriate mould strategies
• Create a master mould
• Produce a positive form in silicone
• Develop multi-step silicone mould systems
• Construct a final refractory mould ready for casting
• Discuss casting considerations and adaptations for different forms

Due to the complexity and duration of the process, participants will not complete a fired glass piece during the masterclass. Instead, each participant will leave with a fully resolved refractory mould, which can be fired later in their own facilities or, by arrangement, at The Glass Hub.