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RE: Reflexions about Grotesque mascaron sculpture . Part #1 ( FR/EN)
Dammit i really have to learn how to cast metal. Any stupid mistakes every beginner makes, that i have to avoid? I suspect it is hard to learn.
This is absolutely great work.
Thanks. It's not casting. It's assemblage sculpture with antique bronze ornaments. Casting is a whole job and need equipment and you must know a lot of things, you can find informations on specialized forums. The best is to know someone in your surroundings who do it and/or visit a little foundry and try to have informations.
Thank you. I already did some casting with open Forms I have some equipment and a little bit of experience. But i am far far away from a point were i would say that i know exactly what i am doing.
Thank you for the advise.
Last question: Do you think that it is a good idea to learn casting by yourself? Even if i read books and forums on it, this does not supplement a teacher. Or is the better way to find some one who can/will teach me?
Casting need to learn some securilty knowledges.
It's always better to learn with someone it's a good foundation and after you can complete with youtube, forums , books etc.... You already have a little taste now you can eat the whole dish :-)