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MagicCon 7 | Workshop | Abformen und Abgießen
The topic of silicone molding and casting is still uncharted territory for many people and is often associated with a daunting entry hurdle. RandomDesign’s workshop aims to allay participants’ fears and demonstrate the advantages of the technique. It is intended as an introduction to the broad topic of molding and casting.
Various types of mold production will be presented using numerous examples brought along and simple as well as more complex production methods will be explained. The workshop will also explain what is important when selecting the different types of silicone depending on the application. The second part of the workshop will then focus on the resins used for casting. Here too, the different applications are explained using examples. Due to the large number of different products, the focus is primarily on silicones and resins that are well suited for use in cosplay. It is important to explain how to handle these materials safely in order to make it easier for participants to get started.
Workshop leader: RandomDesign
Max. attendance: unlimited - Pre-registration at: No pre-registration requiredFee: Free - Duration: 90 min
The Workshop will be held in: german and english
My name is Stefan Ulrich and I have been working as an artist under the name RandomDesign in the field of case modding and prop making since 2015. After working in Michigan, USA for five years, I came back to Germany last year and now have my workshop in Cologne. My work focuses on designing and building unique computer cases in collaboration with companies such as Intel, Nvidia and Square Enix. I have also worked with Marvel to create computers for Marvel's Avengers. My work has been presented at numerous international events such as gamescom in Cologne, computex in Taipei and CES in Las Vegas. Thematically, my projects are mostly based on films and video games. For example, I have built a 1.80 m long T-70 X-Wing from Star Wars, as well as a detailed ED-209 from Robocop and a Dalek from Doctor Who. Prop making is another part of my work. Here I mainly build props for cosplays and smaller film projects. 3D modeling, printing and molding with the help of silicone molds and casting resins are essential techniques in my work.
