CASTING Key words Mould Pewter Casting LO You

CASTING Key words Mould Pewter Casting LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

Metals Design a mould for pewter casting Key words Mould Pewter Casting Starter 1. Write in title and key words. 2. Stick in sequence of learning. 3. Name the two colours for laser cutting and what each do (2). 4. What is a benefit of using 2 D design to draw with in comparison to hand drawing? (3) • LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

Metals Design a mould for pewter casting Key words Mould Pewter Casting Starter 1. Write in title and key words. 2. Stick in sequence of learning. 3. Name the two colours for laser cutting and what each do(2) Red – cut. Blue – engrave. 4. What is a benefit of using 2 D design to draw with in comparison to hand drawing? (3) It create accurate lines. Will do intricate shapes. You can fix mistakes/make changes quickly. You can copy and repeat the drawing. • LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

Metals Key words Mould Pewter Casting Title - Design a mould for pewter casting https: //www. youtube. com/wa tch? v=2 j 4 z. JWMPg. Nw Simple shape with no inner features Inlet area for the pewter to enter Wooden (MDF) mould Task – stick and label example mould shape Outer size no larger than 50 mmx 50 mmm • LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

CASTING process Title - Design a mould for pewter casting Key words Mould Pewter Casting Write down the 5 stages of pewter casting Challenge Sometimes an additional inlet is used. Why? 1) Place mould inside two panels of MDF and clamp together 2) Put on safety gear 3) Heat up pewter until molten 4) Pour into mould 5) Let it cool down and take apart • LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

Write down the 5 stages of pewter casting 1) Place mould inside two panels of MDF and clamp together 2) Put on safety gear 3) Heat up pewter until molten 4) Pour into mould 5) Let it cool down and take apart

Write down the 5 stages of pewter casting 1) Place mould inside two panels of MDF and clamp together 2) Put on safety gear 3) Heat up pewter until molten 4) Pour into mould 5) Let it cool down and take apart

2 D design Title - Design a mould for pewter casting Lines must be red Shape must be an outline Inlet and outlet gap Key words Mould Pewter Casting Save in your area. Export as a DXF in your name Into - W: Students Shared Work AreaD&T10 BPewter moulds • LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

CASTING Title - Finishing off your pewter cast keyring/pendant 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Key words Mould Pewter Casting Saw off any unwanted sections File the edges to attain your desired shape Sand the surfaces and edges with wet and dry paper Drill a hole for keyring/chain/cord Polish Photograph for your book • LO -You will design your own mould, cast your own pendant/key ring and finish the metal to a high standard.

Homework Explore your home to find three objects/product that are made out of metal. Then answer these questions (write up in your book) for each one; 1. 2. 3. What does it do and where is the metal used? Describe the metal – e, g, colour, weight, texture. Name the metal – or at least make an educated guess.