Smooth-On's Mold Making & Casting Seminars continue to be extremely popular.
The two-day sessions at our facility in Easton, PA, attract a wide variety of attendees from the fields of sculpture, prototyping, jewelry making, concrete casting, law enforcement, archeology, architectural restoration, candle making and special effects. Participants have traveled from Europe, China, Australia, Russia and other parts of the globe to attend.

This is interactive learning at its best. We use slides, video and demonstrations of various techniques and materials to help you get the most from the experience. Questions about your specific projects are welcome.

Attendees select a model from which they will learn how to make a working mold and then cast into it the next day, and you'll also learn by observing how others make molds and castings of their models.

Smooth-On provides lunch and light refreshments. Call 800.762.0744 or 610.252.5800 for more information. Due to the popularity of these seminars, slots are booked on a first-paid, first-in basis. Class size will not be increased.

In demonstrating techniques for mold making and casting, we use aerosol release agents, urethane compounds containing isocyanates and other products that may be harmful to certain individuals. Although we emphasize safety and provide adequate ventilation in our classroom, you should not take this class if you suffer from asthma or other breathing disorders. Also, if you are allergic / sensitized to isocyanates, you should not take this class.

Seminar Outline -
Day 1
• Review of materials available for making molds.
• Model Composition -- Proper use of sealers and release agents.
• Mold Configurations -- Anticipating problems.
• Mixing & Pouring -- Proper techniques.
• Making a Block Mold.
• Mixing & Brushing On -- Proper techniques.
• Hands-On: Making a mold of your selected piece.

Day 2
• "Mold Making & Casting From Around the World"
• Casting Demonstration - Includes:
  - Different Materials Available for Casting
  - Adding Color Pigments & Fillers
  - Cold Cast Bronze & Creating a Marble Effect With Resin
  - Rigid & Flexible Foams
• Intermediate Video - Molding the Interior and Exterior of a Model
• Applying Rigid Support Shells to Brushed-On Molds
• Casting Into Your Mold
                                            . . . & Much More

The cost of the intensive 2-day seminar is $450.00 per person.

Smooth-On provides your lunch and light refreshments throughout the day.

There may be a chance that the seminar for which you are applying will be full and unavailable by the time your order is received. If this happens, we will notify you and ask that you select another date.

You are not confirmed in a seminar until you receive a seminar confirmation package from the Smooth-On Seminar Coordinator. Please call 800.762.0744 for more information

We will send you a separate confirmation letter that your place in the seminar is secured. We will also send you additional information about the class, directions, hotels and other information. Start thinking about the model you would like to select to make a mold of and casting into the mold.

Seminar Refund Policy - We limit class size to maximize the learning experience. Once a class is filled, further applications are not accepted. If you cancel your reservation, we will make an attempt to find someone to attend in your place. If we are successful, we will issue you a credit to attend a future seminar. If we are unable to find a replacement attendee, you forfeit your tuition money. Refunds will not be made for any reason.