Description

Sand Moulding Workshop #3

Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Location: Art Aggregate, 637 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8H 5Z1

Maximum 10 people/workshop
Objects to be moulded should be made out of hard surfaces materials because you do not want
to be picking sand out of your wax positive. Simple shapes are recommended. Think, could I
make a simple plaster piece mould of my object? If not then leave that object at home and
bring another. For the sand mould is a simple mould but with material complications.

Please keep in mind that one cubic foot (.028 cubic meter) of sand weights 100lbs (45.36 kilos)
and you will be responsible for moving it.

There is an option to store the mould at Art Aggregate until the June 13th pour (for a fee). You can also take the mould home and store it in a dry /cool location. The basic amount of sand you need to be around your object is about 3-4” (10.16 cm).

Please keep in mind these moulds will be moved by hand, so you will need to be able to lift it.

The Schedule: 

Saturday, May 16th, 2026
With the assistance of a few of our members, you will design and build a wooden flask (cope
and drag) that will allow you to cast your positive object into metal.

12:30 – 6pm, Saturday afternoon:

With the assistance of our members you will place your object in your flask and mix and place
sand around it. It is recommended to bring a N95 or half-face respirator when using loose sand, as there are dust particles emitted from using loose sand to place objects. We will have some spare N95 masks (simple masks) and nitrile gloves to use when handling the sand-resin mixture.