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Activity description/
Sea octopus, commonly known as cuttlefish bone, is the product of drying the unwanted parts of cuttlefish. It is purely natural and non-toxic. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. The metal is made of 99.9 pure tin, which is a safe, non-toxic metal with high ductility. It is a material used by many craftsmen and designers to make products such as tinware, decanters, etc. It is said to have the effect of purifying water quality.
The technique we experienced is called Cuttlebone Casting. It is an ancient metalworking casting technology from the seventh century. From the experience of this workshop, we can understand the basic metalworking casting process and production methods. The event takes place at a Swinhoe coffee shop in Zhongxin Market in Taichung, and the HOU'S studio is on the second floor, a secret base where artists and creators are invited from time to time to share resources.
Activities/
Children over six years old can participate. The whole process will be guided and accompanied by creators who understand technology. It is both fun and safe teaching. Everyone is welcome to experience it together!
Activity fee/
950 yuan per person (including material fees; maximum 4 people per session)
Workshop process/
1. Introduction to the course and discussion of personal production direction. You can prepare simple graphics in advance or design drawings drawn by yourself, which allows the teacher to quickly understand the direction you want to make. (about 20 minutes)
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2. Start drawing the design and prepare to carve it on the cuttlefish bone.
(about 40 minutes)
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3. Clean the cuttlefish bone with a brush and proceed with the casting process after confirmation.
(about 20 minutes)
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4. Wait for cooling and then perform trimming, grinding and polishing operations.
(about 30 minutes)
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5. Cold enamel can be used for coloring. (Pearl Acrylic and UV glue)
(about 30 minutes)
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6. Prepare to fasten the C-ring and provide accessories to complete today’s experience.
(Anyone can make the delicate works in the picture below! )
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Workshop tools/materials used by one person
99.9 pure tin (about 15g), cuttlefish bone (half), genuine black cowhide rope (one) or key ring, black trinket box
※ Note: If the tin weight of the work has not been used up to 10~15g, the same mold can be made twice.
Workshop tools/used in turns or operated by the teacher
Pencil, paper, saw wire, sawing machine, hanging drill, carving knife
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*Those who experience the activity will receive a gift of Group B water drop glass drop ball, sand, and transparent thread.
(The completed work can be displayed in the hanging ball or planted with succulent plants)
For the location, please use GOOGLE Maps to search for Shi Wenhou (you can find it)
Detailed address: No. 5, Lane 2, Lane 57, Section 1, Wuquan West Road, West District, Taichung City
(In the Zhongxin Market opposite the Guomei Pavilion, please look out for the shop with three balloon lights)
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Metalworking and composite media creator Hou Weichen
National Tainan University of the Arts, Department of Material Creation and Design, majoring in Metalworking
Currently the person in charge of Swin Hou Coffee Shop and the operator of HOU'S Studio
Served as a public art assistant at ZAMAMA and has experience in cooperating with many exhibitions
The studio is the beginning of my collaboration and exchange with the public and artists in nurturing my works. I hope that through my studio, named Swinhoe, I can present a unique artistic creation space that seems to reflect Taiwan's rich biodiversity. . Hou Weichen's studio, located in the old Zhongxin Market, revitalizes the surroundings and environment of the market. It displays Taiwanese animal crafts that I created using metalworking octopus and cuttlefish bone casting techniques, and pays tribute to Mr. Robert Swinhoe.
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Workshop Description
Notes
Notes/
1. The event venue is on the second floor. Those with mobility difficulties are advised to consider participating.
2. If your child is hyperactive or unable to obey adults, please consider participating.
3. Photography and video are taken at the venue. If there is any damage to objects, please inform us immediately.
4. We value your precious time and respect each other’s rights. If the course is delayed for more than 30 minutes without proper supporting documents, no refund will be given.
5. If there are groups or limited-area production, or if you have other registrations, please contact us via private message and we will reply to your message as soon as possible. thank you
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