Courses on replicas

Benner Larsen is offering 2 practical courses at his studio in
Denmark :

Making High Quality Resin Replicas of Museum Objects
May 31-June 4, 2004

    Procedures and topics include mould-making principles; the
    casting of materials; making silicon rubber moulds for multiple
    replicas; mixing, storing and using epoxy resin; the application
    of pigments; finishing and retouching.

Making High Quality Electroform Replicas
June 7-11, 2004

    This course encompasses electroforming for museum exhibitions,
    research, education, reconstruction and completion. Participants
    practise making silicone rubber moulds, preparation for
    deposition and joining and finishing by making electroform
    replicas of pre-selected antiquities.

Dianalund is easily accessible from Copenhagen and very reasonable
accommodation is available close to the studio.

For full details see <URL:http://www.academicprojects.co.uk> or
contact :

    James Black
    Co-ordinator
    International Academic Projects
    6 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 5HJ
    +44 207 380 0800
    Fax: +44 207 380 0500
    jb [at] academicprojects__co__uk


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