62-111 Introduction to Casting

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Combine sculpting and mold making with the heat of the kiln to create cast glass sculptures. Begin by learning the basics of kiln cast glass by creating small 3D objects then move on to making glass replicas of found objects. Explore silicones and other mold making materials and learn the lost wax casting process. Finally, you'll work with body-safe life-casting alginate and take a mold of your hand (or other body part) and turn it into glass. This class will cover model construction, refractory molds, glass preparation, firing, and resolving castings into finished works of art. Registration for Pittsburgh Glass Center classes can only be done on or after your scheduled registration day. Spaces are limited. Registration is done on a first come, first served basis. Please email Stefanie McGowan (stefanim@andrew.cmu.edu) for more information and to register. Course fee is $270. Not eligible for PCHE Cross Registration. Course taught at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Introduction to Casting will run from January 20th, 2026 to March 22nd, 2026.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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