Composite Shop
Our Composites shop provides space and equipment to shape, mold, form, and fabricate projects with a wide range of materials, including resins, acrylics, polyurethanes, silicones, plasters, and foams. The shop is equipped with designated areas for cutting, mixing, casting and assembly. The space houses mold-making tools such as a pressure pot, vacuum chamber, vacuformer and more for both experimental and finished-product applications.
The Composites Shop also includes tools such as dremels, clamps, cutting mats, and hot glue and heat guns for smaller projects, as well a fume hood, downdraft table, rotocaster, belt and disc sander, tile cutter, and band saw for larger assembly and fabrication.
With ample space for creation, manipulation, and finishing of various projects, our Composites Shop encourages learning about combinations of new materials, skill sharing, and collaboration between new and established makers alike.
Members and Day Pass users must complete Tool Testing.
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Built to Make
This shop is equipped with professional-grade tools designed to support everything from learning and experimentation to precision work and full-scale fabrication. These highlights represent just a few of the capabilities available in this space.
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Used to remove air from composite layups and resin systems for stronger, cleaner, and more consistent results.
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Applies even pressure during curing to reduce bubbles and improve the finish quality of cast or composite parts.
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Supports cleaner sanding and finishing work by helping manage dust and overspray in the workspace.
Meet the Makers
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Claude C
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Sarah N
(she/they)
SHOP STEWARD
tool testing(Bandsaw, disc/belt sander, vacuformer, tile cutter, pressure pot)
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Kledia S
Want to Start Making?
Want more access to the shop? Become a Member!
Finishing up a project? Book a Day Pass!
Want one-on-one support? Book a Private Lesson!
Looking for detailed shop information, tool documentation, policies, and member resources? Explore the Artisans Asylum Wiki for in-depth guides and reference materials.