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Silversmith Cuttlefish Casting

Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • Sat 25 Oct

10am–5pm

From ancient silversmiths to contemporary makers, cuttlefish casting has been prized for its ability to capture stunning natural textures in metal.

Jeweller Rachel Grose hosts a full-day workshop at the Rare Trades Centre and discover how this centuries-old technique becomes a modern creative practice. Carve and shape cuttlefish bone into a mould, then pour molten silver to create a unique piece that reflects both tradition and your own artistry.

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