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FERROUS - A Cooperative Exhibition between Velvet Da Vinci Gallery and crafthaus.
“Ferrous”- A Cooperative Exhibition between Velvet Da Vinci Gallery, SF and crafthaus. Exhibition dates: March 1 - April 14, 2013Simultaneous exhibition at Velvet da Vinci Gallery, SF and crafthaus (online)!See More
Sean Macmillan commented on Sean Macmillan's photo
Floral Print Anvil
"Shana, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. My crafthaus messages tend to get lost in the shuffle. You can absolutely use my images. Do you still need them? I rip images of here for slide lectures for my students, so…"
Shana Kroiz commented on Sean Macmillan's photoFloral Print Anvil
"I am teaching an experimental enameling class and would love to use some of your images as examples, If this is OK with you would you e-mail me some images for my class to view?
shanakroiz@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Shana Kroiz
Workshop and Special Events…"
Sean Macmillan joined Brigitte Martin's group
crafthaus online Exhibitions
Online Exhibition project on crafthaus. Exhibitions are member-curated and change monthly. Calls for Artists below!See More
Jim Binnion replied to Sean Macmillan's discussion Lower Cost investment options in the group Thinking Out Loud"Not a clue. I never bought the stuff I only used it."
Sean Macmillan replied to Sean Macmillan's discussion Lower Cost investment options in the group Thinking Out Loud"Thanks again, Jim. Do you have sources for cristobalite? I've been checking and can't seem to find any dealers. Do you know if it is called by some other brand name?"
Sean Macmillan replied to Sean Macmillan's discussion Lower Cost investment options in the group Thinking Out Loud"This sounds great! Thanks for the tip. I'm pretty big on safety, so requiring respiratios and proper gear is already a must. I'll try it out first thing next week."
Jim Binnion replied to Sean Macmillan's discussion Lower Cost investment options in the group Thinking Out Loud"30-40% plaster with the balance being half silica flour and half cristobalite will give you close to what commercial investment is. When I first learned how to cast in high school we mixed equal parts plaster, silica flour and cristobalite. I…"
Sean Macmillan added a discussion to the group Thinking Out Loud
Lower Cost investment options
Hey Folks,Due to the obscene shipping cost of casting investment, I'm considering trying to mix up my own using a recipe similar to our sculpture casting investment (Plaster, Silica and some sort of refractory). Has anyone attempted this? What sources do you all use for your casting investment? I would like to do this with my students, so I'm looking for a good trade-off between decently clean casts and lower cost. I've been ordering Kerr Investment from companies like Otto-Frei and…See More
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Butler, PA
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Slippery Rock University
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Metalsmithing Assistant Professor, Gallery Director
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- Hammer formed, large scale, rusty steel
Sean Macmillan's Photos
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 2:01pm on December 6, 2011,
Ryder Richards said… Yeah, I am still negotiating if it will be possible to teach at Touchstone, but things are looking good. I would love to grab a beer when/if I am in PA.
- At 2:39am on November 3, 2011,
Tedd R McDonah said… hey Sean, anytime. tedd.mcdonah@gmail.com. Hope you've been well.
- At 10:43am on June 10, 2011,
Jen Townsend said… - Your ears must have been ringing - I was JUST talking about getting chickens from you! I don't think we'll be ready til next summer, but we're totally into it!
- At 3:43am on April 26, 2011,
Colleen Corinne Terry said… Sean,
The ring you commented on is actually a rendering of something I designed in Rhinoceros (a digital 3DM software). Sorry, no foundry. . .
I don't know if your interested in rapid prototyping but, I will be printing a version of this ring in stainless steel. I will also be making a low temperature vulcanized mold of this ring that I have printed on an Eden Objet printer in Durus White. My primary objective is to then cast the ring in sterling silver or gold so that I can tension set Herkimer Diamonds between the "synapse" elements [the ring is inspired by the electrical exchange between neurons]. I'm also going to print one or two extra stainless steel to play with tension setting/capturing various materials within the constraints of printed steel (printed steel has poignantly different characteristics than cast, forged or fabricated steel)
Thank you so much for the encouraging response! Its much appreciated :)
- At 11:25am on August 10, 2010,
Cappy Counard said… - Hi Sean. Great to talk to you yesterday. We are looking forward to having you come up to Edinboro for a demo. Will be good to see you.
- At 6:22pm on June 15, 2010,
Sarah Schoolcraft said… - Hello Sean, long time no see. You work looks great!
- At 4:01pm on May 20, 2010,
Brigitte Martin said… - Thanks for stopping by the gallery today. These are the two professors at Buffalo Vincent was talking about during lunch:
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/TaraNahabetian?xg_source=profiles_memberList
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/StephenSaracino?xg_source=profiles_memberList
Best,
Brigitte
- At 11:14am on May 17, 2010,
Marlene True said… - Hi Sean, good to hear from you. I am doing well, we put in a nice garden too and now I am leaving it for 4 weeks. I am going to teach a summer session at SIUE and then a week at Arrowmont... hopefully I will get a little studio time and home grown veggies when I return!
cheers!
- At 9:12pm on May 16, 2010,
Michael Dale Bernard said… - Congrats on being featured! That piece on the main page is incredible!
- At 3:58pm on May 16, 2010, Marlene True said…
- Hey Sean, your work looks great, congrats! What's happening up there in PA?
NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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2Roses replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft""Educating the customer" as a marketing strategy has long been known in business circles as ineffective and to be avoided except under very narrowly defined conditions. The reason being that "education" is extremely expensive to…"
Ann Thompson replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"If educating the public about our work and processes isn't a good marketing strategy where does that leave us in terms of the value of our work in the marketplace? Sort of confused by your comment, Harriet, so I'd like to understand it…"
Anna Sprague posted a photo
Backyard Portrait: Winter
48" long necklace in sterling silver, patina, cast and fabricated.www.annaspraguejewelry.com
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Educating the customer sounds good, It is not an effective marketing strategy, but I heard those comments too at the SNAG Conference. .I look forward to hearing. your thoughts.Harriete
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Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work and shows!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"UCA Farnham preview is this Thursday and show is open up to and including the 1st June! Jewellery and Metalwork in the foyer and James Hockey Gallery!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"College shows coming up!!! any of you exhibiting this year and when?
http://www.newdesigners.com/
the J stands are the jewellery zone stands at New Designers!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Following the success of our fairs at RHS Garden Wisley, we are delighted to have been invited to stage another event at a RHS venue.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. We shall be staging the event alongside the already…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"This year South Hill Park’s annual Student Open evolves into the SHP Summer Open 2013, inviting Berkshire-based artists and makers to submit their latest work in this opportunity to exhibit. Student work from South Hill…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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