Mold Making and Plastic Casting 101

1916 Isaac Newton Square West,Reston VA 20190

11 September, 2021

Description

Learn the basics of mold making and plastic casing to build your own plastic pieces! SIGN UP HERE: https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-4456658 Whether you want to create a prototype, mass-produce 3D models, make a one-off part for a project, or just create something decorative, you'll need to learn how to design and develop your own molds and then cast those molds with plastic. These techniques can be used for jewelry making, prototyping, costumes, creating unique pieces, and more! What You'll Learn: This class will teach you how to make a box mold using silicone rubber how to cast plastic parts in that mold. Each student will receive hands-on training. It will also cover the different materials available for mold making and casting, how to choose the right materials for your project, safety, and potential pitfalls you may run into like cure inhibition and bubble formation. Cost: $40 Dress Requirements: The materials used in this class will permanently bond to anything they get on. It is strongly recommended you wear old work clothes and shoes you won't mind getting stained. Instructor: Steve Fritzinger is the composites steward at Nova Labs, as well as a wood worker, chef instructor, bread-maker, and cosplay expert. Cancellation Policy: 48 hours in advance SIGN UP HERE: https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-4456658