Casting methods: reproducing and enhancing sculptures

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of 3D sculpture

Exploring assembling: creating sculptures from multiple parts

Carving techniques: from concept to finished sculpture

Thematic development: crafting expressive and cohesive sculptures

Mixed media sculptures: combining diverse materials and techniques

Advancing modelling: shaping with clay

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

To hold liquid or soft material until it sets

To make their work more accessible to more people

Why might an artist want to make several copies (editions) of the same sculpture?

Which step comes first when making a cast?

It changes how the sculpture looks and feels to viewers

Why might the finish (paint, polish, or texture) of a sculpture be important?

Which of these materials would be best if you wanted a mould that could capture fine detail and be used more than once?

Casting allows them to make copies and capture fine details

Why might an artist choose to use casting instead of carving directly into stone or wood?

Casting methods: reproducing and enhancing sculptures

Lesson outcome