Cuttle Bone Casting Workshop | January 21st, 2025 | 11-2pm

Make your own small piece of jewelry, jewelry element, textured sheet, or decorative object. 

On January 21st from 11-2pm, metalsmith, Tressa Thompson, will guide you through creating molds from cuttle fish bone, casting from grain, and final finishing. 

Cuttlebone Casting is a traditional casting technique where molten metal is poured into a carved-out cuttlefish bone, which is soft enough to manipulate with a fingernail. The bone's porous calcium carbonate interior creates a layered terracing that determines the surface of the casting.

All supplies included. 

Students must be 18 years or older. 

To use the studio you must:

• Sign a Liability Waiver
• Wear closed toed shoes
  
• Wear appropriate eye protection
• Wear splash goggles when using the soldering area 
  • Note: 1 pair is available in the studio at the soldering station. If you would like your own pair please bring them. 
• Tie back long hair 
• Secure loose clothing
• Follow all posted Studio rules
• Follow directions from instructor and/or studio monitors

We also highly suggest wearing natural fibers like cotton, hemp, etc. Synthetic fibers contain plastic that may melt onto your skin if they come into contact with heat! 

Please note: We do NOT have bathrooms available for customer/student use. Please plan accordingly. Businesses that offer restrooms to customers (you must purchase something to use their restrooms) in the immediate area include: Madrone, and The Speakeasy in the evening and Madrone and Old Town Coffee and Chocolates during the day. The Eureka Visitor Center, near the gazebo, also has day time bathrooms available for your use (no purchase necessary).