Composite Shop
The Composite Shop is a fabrication space dedicated to building objects from molded, layered, and cast materials. Composite work involves combining different materials such as resins, fibers, foams, and rigid substrates to create strong, lightweight, and highly customizable structures. This shop supports projects that require shaping, forming, casting, and molding rather than traditional cutting and assembly.
Members use this shop to create molds, prototypes, structural components, and finished objects across a wide range of applications. From flexible silicone molds and rigid resin forms to multi-material builds and detailed cast pieces, the space supports both experimental and production-focused work. It is designed for projects that require controlled environments, careful material handling, and precision processes.
What makes the Composite Shop special is its focus on innovation and material exploration. Makers are encouraged to test new processes, combine materials in creative ways, and share techniques across disciplines. It is a shop built for experimentation, learning, and pushing the boundaries of how materials can be shaped into functional and expressive forms.
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.
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.