After an iron pour, scratch block molds (top photo) are placed on gravel to cool.
Below, you see several etched blocks as they appeared before the liquid iron was poured inside the squares. The chemically treated sand was etched by nail or dremel tool.
The iron pour was held by Alabama Art Casting, a nonprofit arts education group, at The Foundry during Selma's recent Historic Pilgrimage. The group is based at Tannehill Historic Ironworks Park and will have its next demonstration, Sparks at Dark, at Tannehill, May 25.
The art blocks can be used as shelf art, garden sculptures, trivets and even house numbers.
That is really fascinating. The next time they have an iron pour here, I'm going to have to try and go!
ReplyDeleteThis are so cool. To use cast iron like this was inspired.
ReplyDeleteHow often do they do this? It is a wonderful idea. They would be a unique addition to anyone's home or property.
ReplyDeleteCool! Did you buy one?
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty darn neat. What a nice thing to do or be able to do.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool!
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