Creative Papermaking: Sculptural Laminate Casting

Creative Papermaking: Sculptural Laminate Casting
Casting forms with Handmade Paper
With Akemi Martin

2 Days: Tues & Wed
November 18th & 19th, 9:30 AM - 3 PM*
4 participants maximum
Cost: $360 + $55 materials fee

Learn how to create hollow sculptural forms with thin sheets of handmade paper. Laminate Casting is similar to papier maché but has the advantage of added strength and refinement by controlling the hand papermaking process. Bring in your own inspiring dimensional forms or armatures to directly laminate sheets on to.

Techniques
-Forming sheets with overbeaten pulp
-Pressing sheets
-Strategizing the seams
-Shrinkage during drying

All levels welcome. Free parking provided
Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio
27 Dunstan Street, West Newton, MA 02465.
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