NEW Crafting Workshop: Terrazzo Tray Kit with Aqua Cast
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Date:
September 21Time:
14:00 — 16:30Address:
Entry:
CHF 89.00 – CHF 99.00Language:
English onlyEvent Category:
AquacastArtist:
About the Workshop
Dive into the world of Aqua Cast and unleash your creativity by crafting unique trays and holders in this hands-on workshop. Join us for an inspiring session where you’ll dive into the art of making beautiful terrazzo trays using the innovative Aqua Cast material. Perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike, this workshop invites you to explore the versatile and exciting medium of Aqua Cast. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your home decor or craft a handmade gift, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to create something beautiful and functional.
The workshop is designed to provide a relaxing and inspiring environment for everyone from complete beginners to more experienced crafters looking to try something new. You’ll leave with the skills to continue exploring casting on your own and beautiful, handmade items that are as functional as they are artistic. Join us to discover the joy of creating with Aqua Cast and make something truly special.
About the Material:
Aqua Cast® eco resin is an environmentally friendly fusion of powder and polymer which only needs the addition of water to make beautiful homeware. It can be easily coloured with water based pigments such as resin ink, acrylic paints or mica powders.
- Environmentally friendly eco resin
- Perfect for coasters, ornamental vases, planters, candle holders, soap dishes and detailed figurines
- Easily pigmented using resin inks or other water based pigments
- Ideal for ceramics & textured art pieces and can be partnered with our art resins when using a mould
- Excellent reproduction of detail
- Can be used to create terrazzo pieces
- High surface hardness and strength
- Smooth, impact resistant surface
- Fire protection class 1 (surface spread of flame)
- High degree of weather resistance for external applications when sealed
What You Will Learn:
- Introduction to Aqua Cast : Learn about the properties of Aqua Cast, safety measures, and the tools and materials needed for casting.
- Basics of Terrazzo Design: Understand the elements of terrazzo, including how to select and combine colors for a stunning visual effect.
- Creating Terrazzo Chips: Master the technique of crafting your own terrazzo chips from scratch, choosing the right materials and colors to create unique, eye-catching pieces.
- Working with Aqua Cast: Get hands-on experience with Aqua Cast, a user-friendly resin that’s perfect for crafting smooth and durable items.
- Molding Techniques: Learn how to properly mix, pour, and set your tray to ensure a flawless finish.
- Finishing Touches: Explore sanding and sealing techniques to protect your tray and enhance its beauty.
✎ No Prior Painting Experience Necessary. If it’s your very first time painting, you might wanna calculate a bit more time to finish the painting. Also, we recommend to skip a detail or two and/or call for assistance when you need!
✎ Step by Step Instructions, but you are always welcome to paint something else!
✎ 1 mold (18x9cm, 1.6cm thick) and 1 mold (10x10cm, 1.2cm thick) all Painting Materials Provided and Included in the Ticket Price
✎ Medium: Aqua Cast, Premium alcohol ink and resin materials .
✎ Language of Instruction: English
✎ Duration of the Event: ca 2.5hrs
Important: For optimal drying process and avoiding any changes to your painting, we recommend that you leave your artwork in the studio at least overnight and pick it up at later. Alternatively you can also book our shipping service.
Please note: This event will take place only if at least 4 people sign up 48hrs before the event. In case of cancellation, guests with a ticket will get a notification via email. The ticket can be refunded completely or rescheduled.