Mould Making
Mould making or casting is the process of creating a reusable template or form, typically from materials like silicone, plaster, or metal, to shape glass into specific shapes or designs.
The moulds are typically made of materials such as graphite, metal, or refractory plaster, depending on the complexity and requirements of the desired shape. It allows artists and craftsmen to consistently reproduce specific shapes, patterns, or objects in glass, enabling the creation of functional glassware, decorative pieces, and artistic sculptures with consistent and precise results.
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please contact our Artistic Programs Coordinator.
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Canberra Glassworks has the following Casting equipment available in the Mould Room:
Separate extraction systems dedicated for wax, steam and dust
Waterproof digital platform scales
10g – 300kg, 50cm w x 60cm d
Professional variable speed twin gear mixer
Small drill with mixing attachment
Double boiler wax melting pots
2x Industrial steamers and dedicated steaming stations
Wheeled tables with stainless steel tops
Small range of cottles and clamps
Basic plasterers’ buckets
Banding wheels
Pressure cleaner
Hydraulic trolleys for moving materials, moulds, equipment and objects
Drying out/wax melting kiln
interior dimensions600mm h x 1200mm d x 600mm w
Mould drying racks
Plaster and silica can be purchased from the materials storeroom
The Mould Room at Canberra Glassworks
Spike Deane casting in the Mould Room
Industrial steamers and steaming stations in the Mould Room
Drying out and wax melting kiln
In addition to the necessary equipment, Canberra Glassworks offers a well-ventilated workspace designed to ensure the safety and comfort of artists. The studio is equipped with extraction systems to remove any harmful fumes generated during the fabricating process.
Experienced technicians are also available to provide induction and support to artists utilising the facilities.