Casting a New Experience!

Why is it so fun to be an art major? Because things are always being made new. No matter if I am trying something new, or replicating a project for the hundredth time, the unpredictable seems to show up and keep me on my toes. Although this is sometimes irritating, it keeps me challenged and engaged. Life is made better with new experiences, not complacent or comfortable ones.
My most recent new experience came from my intro to sculpture class. For the past few weeks we have constructed wax models and coated them in ceramic. Then came the best part: pouring the bronze. I have casted metal for jewelry before, but the much larger scale of the bronze created an exciting and high energy atmosphere. The heat and weight of the bronze gave me a sense of accomplishment as we poured them into ceramic shells. And they all turned out great!
Anyone who tries this process cannot deny that art is cool.
Too bad this experience would be difficult to share with my future 3 to 12 year old students....