Casting

I now have 2 workable 2-part moulds,ready for experimenting with casting - an arm and a leg.

I would like to try casting in plaster, wax, resin, maybe even ice.

When the casts are finished I want to try putting them together with other materials including leather, textiles, beads, wire, metal, food stuff etc...
One member of the Pitt River's Mind group is working on a 'hunting votive'. He is currently making a pig 2-part mould and will then cast it. He wants to put an arrow head, leather thong and beaded fabric with this. This is similar to the object which he drew at the museum on the first session.
John, another member is creating Siligum moulds of some old medals/coins, ehich were his Grandads. He will then cast them in plaster of Paris. John has also made a start on a clay fox.
Adam, the Mind group carer is creating work based on owls. He has made a start on a clay owl which he is adding textures by using shells pressed into the clay. I suggested maybe using some other materials with his such as feathers, wire or fabrics. Maybe Adam could look at some other detailed parts of the owl, such as the talons, the feathers, beak, eyes and use these to inspire another piece of work.