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BRONZE FOUNDRY
We continue our report from 7/30/08 on work in the Bronze Foundry. After the melted bronze is poured into the snap-flask molds, it takes only minutes to cool back to its solid state. At this point, the bells are 'broken' out of their sand molds, gi... |
Aug 1, 2008 |
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BRONZE FOUNDRY
This continues our report from 7/28/08 on the foundry bell creations ... Once the stylus tools have been used to mark designs into the sand, the cope and drag sand blocks are put back together. Now, negative space exists where the aluminum pattern... |
Jul 30, 2008 |
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BRONZE FOUNDRY
Crafting the bronze wind bells is a labor intensive process. Presently the Foundry Apse is workspace for about five artists who shape the sand molds and pour the molten liquid metal to cast Soleri Original bells. Over the next few postings, we wi... |
Jul 28, 2008 |
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CONSTRUCTION - CERAMICS KILN AREA
This morning, on an unusual cloudy and cool day, the construction crew continued work on the block wall around the Ceramic studio kiln area. Part of the crew mixed concrete on the slab above the kiln area moved the mix by shute to waiting wheel bar... |
Jul 11, 2008 |
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CERAMICS BELL-CARVING WORKSHOP
Yesterday the Ceramics Apse was adorned by a few fresh faces. A bell-carving workshop, held by Arcosanti Ceramicists Rebecca Manning and Colleen Reckow, brought out seven curious residents - with a waiting list to accommodate more. [Photo:... |
Jun 4, 2008 |
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CERAMICS STUDIO - SILT BELL CARVING
Revisiting a recent topic, we return to the Ceramics Apse. Finished in 1973, this apse (quarter-of-a-sphere shaped structure) has been home to Arcosanti's ceramic artists ever since. Due to its passive solar architecture features, this workspace i... |
Jun 2, 2008 |
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CERAMICS STUDIO - SILT PRODUCTION
<!-- First Paragraph seperate multiple paragraphs with --!> More on the ceramic bell casting method at Arcosanti: here, the Silt-Cast bells have been removed from the silt counter, and are drying on the deck of the Ceramics Apse. They must reach a... |
May 9, 2008 |
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SILT-CASTING AT ARCOSANTI
<!-- First Paragraph seperate multiple paragraphs with --!> Continuing with our report on the Silt-Cast bell technique from Monday, we follow the bells through to their next stage of creation. Here, you see the bells in an early phase. The mois... |
May 7, 2008 |
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CERAMICS STUDIO - SILT CASTING
As the weather gets warmer, Ceramics Studio staff prepares the silt bed for a pour of silt-cast bells. The silt comes from the Agua Fria river-bed and is pre-moistened and then sifted into a concrete trough. [from left] Ceramics manager Ed Werman... |
May 5, 2008 |
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SOLERI BELL ASSEMBLY -LIGHTING FIXTURE
Foundry Manager, Jim Hornberger puts the finishing touches on a Special Assembly bronze chandelier. The piece, prepared for a client based in Los Angeles, originates from the foundry at Cosanti, where it was likely poured and assembled in the late 1... |
Jan 16, 2008 |
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CONSTRUCTION - NEW VISITORS CENTER ENTRANCE
To continue the report on construction of the new visitors path around the north side of the Crafts III bulding, this sequence is about the small area leading to the Ceramics Apse. The level of the path has been brought up to the new level of the r... |
Mar 21, 2007 |
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FOX 10 NEWS AT ARCOSANTI
On Thursday, 2/22/07, Fox 10 News, KSAZ PHOENIX, visited Arcosanti and broadcast a good five minute segment about the project during their morning news. [Photo & text: sa] Part of this was a life sequence filmed in the Foundry during a bron... |
Feb 23, 2007 |
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CONSTRUCTION - EC5 INTERIOR – UNIT 7
Continuation from 1/29/07 report. [from upper left] Planning coordinator Dan Kelliher installs custom built cabinets in the kitchen area of Unit 7 light-scoop studio. A brick-red pigment was used in the concrete counter. The black sink complements... |
Jan 31, 2007 |
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CONSTRUCTION - NEW VISITORS CENTER ENTRANCE
This continues the report from December 1. 2006, about a series of wall panels that will surround the walk-in refrigerator and recycling area behind the bakery, and upgrade the general entrance to the Arcosanti site. [from upper left] This is one o... |
Jan 3, 2007 |
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
Staff and volunteers gathered for the annual Christmas party this Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm in the Cafe. The party started with a potluck of hours d'oeuvres and a great selection of dessert. The most outstanding dessert was a large gingerbread co... |
Dec 15, 2006 |
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
The Second Annual Arcosanti Holiday Open House took place on Saturday, December 9th! Hundreds attended from neighboring communities. [from upper left] Murray Natkie (AIS member) gives a presentation in the Gallery before taking one of the large ... |
Dec 13, 2006 |
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THANKSGIVING DAY
To continue the Thanksgiving report: [from upper left] A lively crowd enjoyed an enourmous and delicious collection of dishes and desserts. Paolo Soleri was toasted with a big Thank You for the idea and realization of Arcosanti. A large group of Arc... |
Nov 27, 2006 |
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CONSTRUCTION - NEW VISITORS CENTER ENTRANCE
This continues the report from November 20. 2006. [from left] Both wall-panel forms are ready. The concrete is mixed on a slab above the Ceramics Apse. Workshop participants Jeffery Meylan, Bernardo Claus and Sayer Broughton pour the concrete m... |
Nov 22, 2006 |
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CONSTRUCTION - NEW VISITORS CENTER ENTRANCE
This continues the report of November,15. 2006. Construction staff Alfonso Elia, Gabrielle Falconi, Jung Ju Lee and Darina Trendafilova knocked down the wall that divided the Ceramics area from the Visitors path and Crafts III Building. [Ph... |
Nov 20, 2006 |
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CERAMICS STUDIO - STORAGE SHED
This continues the report of a new storage shed for the Ceramics Studio from 9/25/06. [from upper left] Expanded metal lath was applied to the outer walls, before they were covered with another coat of concrete. Construction staff Brendon Maloney an... |
Oct 30, 2006 |