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Intro to Concrete Mold Making and Casting

The Compleat Sculptor

4.8 61 reviews

Discover the art and science of mold-making and decorative concrete in this immersive, hands-on workshop. Create your own silicone molds, experiment with professional materials like Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix and GFRC, and learn techniques used in sculptural and architectural design. Perfect for artists, makers, and designers eager to expand their creative toolkit.

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18 and older
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110 West 19th Street, New York, NY
6 hours

Intro to Concrete Mold Making and Casting

Intro to Concrete Mold Making and Casting

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Description

This is a hands-on, full-day workshop where attendees learn the essentials of mold-making and decorative concrete. Participants will create their own silicone molds, see live urethane mold pours, and work with Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix and GFRC Blended Mix through demos and guided activities. Blending instruction with practice, the seminar offers a practical introduction to mold-making techniques and Buddy Rhodes products that attendees can apply to future concrete projects.

Sample Seminar Itinerary (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6 hrs total, with lunch)

10:00–10:45 — Introduction to Mold Making for Concrete

Importance of molds in precast and decorative concrete
Examples of mold materials and when to use silicone vs. urethane
Show demo plaque (~12"x18") and Smooth-Cast puck masters

10:45–11:10 — Demo: Vytaflex 30 Plaque Mold Pour

Live demo of mixing & pouring Vytaflex 30 into a ~12"x18" plaque mold box
Discuss mold box design, sealing, release agent use

11:10–11:35 — Hands-On: Mold Star 16 FAST

Each attendee pours their own silicone mold over a 5" puck model (fits in popcorn bucket)

11:35–11:45 — Break #1 (10 mins)
11:45–12:25 — Introduction to Buddy Rhodes Materials & Mix Designs

Overview of Vertical Mix and GFRC Blended Mix, along with other products/mix designs
Discuss pigments, polymers, and fibers
Show examples of finished projects and surfaces

12:25–1:10 — Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix — Session 1 (Intro & Base Layer, 45 mins)

Mix a larger batch of BR Vertical Mix
Distribute to attendees
Attendees apply initial layer to armature (premade small tree stump forms)
Begin initial carving & texturing/stamping

1:10–1:55 — Lunch Break (45 mins)
1:55–2:05 — Demold Silicone Molds (10 mins)

Attendees quickly demold their cured silicone molds

2:05–2:30 — Demo: Buddy Rhodes GFRC Mix (25 mins)

Mix a batch of GFRC Blended Mix (50 lb bag)
Explain spray/slurry methods and fiber reinforcement while casting into premade 12”x18” plaque mold.
Show applications for thin sections and decorative surfaces

2:30–2:45 — Hands-On: GFRC Mix (15 mins)

Attendees pour ~1 lb GFRC into their Mold Star Molds

2:45–3:30 — Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix — Session 2 (Detailing & Finishing, 45 mins)

Attendees return to their stumps
Apply finer carving, texturing, and finishing touches
Instructor shows finished stump example in cooking-show style

3:30–4:00 — Wrap-Up & Q&A (30 mins)

Review curing, sealing, and mold reuse
Open Q&A, feedback, and next steps

2:30–2:45 — Hands-On: GFRC Mix (15 mins)

Attendees pour ~1 lb GFRC into their Mold Star Molds

2:45–3:30 — Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix — Session 2 (Detailing & Finishing, 45 mins)

Attendees return to their stumps
Apply finer carving, texturing, and finishing touches
Instructor shows finished stump example in cooking-show style

3:30–4:00 — Wrap-Up & Q&A (30 mins)

Review curing, sealing, and mold reuse
Open Q&A, feedback, and next steps

Refund Policy

Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another date if you notify us 11 business days prior to the start of class. Reschedule requests that are within five days of the class will incur a 10% cancellation fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Compleat Sculptor, Inc. is a leading supplier of sculpture equipment and materials, serving various creative industries such as support and training in set design, movie special effects, and toy prototyping.

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