The hand
The mold making materials and process:
The mixing of mold making material.
The pouring and fast set of mold.
The finished mold.
The plaster mixing, pouring into mold, and reinforcement.
The finished plaster replication.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Plaster Casting
The mixing of mold making material.
The pouring and fast set of mold.
The finished mold.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Dentistry, Artistry and Masonry
Exploring ways to duplicate architectural terra cotta
Plaster molds
are quick setting, but a mess to work with...
and tough to remove from the original piece...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Ruth attending ACBA
Ruth Zuniga, the 2009 Abyssinian Development Corp (ADC) Masonry Preservation Student of the year, has been accepted at The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA)in Charleston, SC, for the freshman class of 2010 . She will be the first NYC student to attend the ACBA Masonry Preservation Program.
Ruth, front –center with award ribbons, at the ADC graduation ceremony July 1, 2009
The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA)
The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) is dedicated to educating the next generation of building artisans and to preserving the building arts in a manner never before seen in America. Under the direction of our experienced faculty, students have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to excel in their chosen field, and receive a quality liberal arts education. This combination of education, training, and access to highly experienced faculty is available nowhere else in the United States.
http://www.buildingartscollege.us/
Frank Genello, Professor of Preservation Masonry at ACBA with students (and young guest), August 2007.
Curriculum
http://buildingartscollege.us/Academics/masonry.html
ACBA students combine book smarts with hand skills to become some of the country's best master craftsmen
http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/the-american-college-of-the-building-arts-takes-the-next-step/Content?oid=1900814
Ruth received a $2,500 award from The Associated Brick Mason Contractors of Greater New York and the New York/New Jersey Council of the Brick Industry Association.
She also received a set of stone repair tools and a scholarship from Cathedral Stone products for specialized training to become certified for the use of “Jahn” repair mortars.
She will also receive a scholarship for tuition from an anonymous donor her freshman year.
Classes start in September. We wish Ruth good luck and Godspeed.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Historic Scotland Stone Mason's Workshop
At The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine,
May 12th
On May 12-13, 2010 Kenny McCaffrey and Malcolm Hutcheon, two award winning Scottish Stone Mason's from Historic Scotland,* shared their stone carving skills with students of ADC’s Workforce Development Youth Build masonry preservation program.
Students watched, listened and participated throughout the hands-on workshop to learn about stone carving techniques and masonry construction.
The first day of the Workshop took place on the grounds of The Cathedral of Saint John The Divine and students toured the Cathedral to learn about its history and its unique construction.
They also toured the on-site workshop of the Cathedral’s stone carving artisan-in-residence, Chris Pellettieri.
From these activities, awareness grew as to how the skills of the Scottish masons related to masonry construction and building conservation in the United States.
All students participating developed a greater appreciation of the work of stone masons, and the grandeur of monumental buildings.
* Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government that safeguards the country’s historic environment (buildings, landmarks, castles, etc.) and promotes their understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
The stone carving handiwork of Chris Pelletierri, inside the Cathedral
Workshop Day 2 at ADC Park, West 127th Street, Harlem, May 13th
May 12th
On May 12-13, 2010 Kenny McCaffrey and Malcolm Hutcheon, two award winning Scottish Stone Mason's from Historic Scotland,* shared their stone carving skills with students of ADC’s Workforce Development Youth Build masonry preservation program.
Students watched, listened and participated throughout the hands-on workshop to learn about stone carving techniques and masonry construction.
The first day of the Workshop took place on the grounds of The Cathedral of Saint John The Divine and students toured the Cathedral to learn about its history and its unique construction.
They also toured the on-site workshop of the Cathedral’s stone carving artisan-in-residence, Chris Pellettieri.
From these activities, awareness grew as to how the skills of the Scottish masons related to masonry construction and building conservation in the United States.
All students participating developed a greater appreciation of the work of stone masons, and the grandeur of monumental buildings.
* Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government that safeguards the country’s historic environment (buildings, landmarks, castles, etc.) and promotes their understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
The stone carving handiwork of Chris Pelletierri, inside the Cathedral
Workshop Day 2 at ADC Park, West 127th Street, Harlem, May 13th
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