Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 1 inches Medium : cast plaster, gold paint Made : 2019 – 2021
About
While out researching gas leaks, I found a discarded gas valve cover and thought it’d make a great award to recognize other people that are working on climate change . Originally I named it the Golden Gassy and later renamed it the Golden Gas Shut-off Valve Award. A handful were presented over the years, including one to former Massachusetts Representative Lori Ehrlich for work on climate change.
Making
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The discarded gas valve cover is prepared for silicon mold making.
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The discarded gas valve cover is used to make the silicon mold (set and dam removed and not shown).
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The finished silicon mold.
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Plaster and water are combined.
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The plaster is gently mixed by hand.
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The mold is filled with the plaster and agitated gently to remove bubbles.
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A hanger is embedded while the plaster is setting up.
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After drying for a few days, the casting is de-molded and ready for painting.
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The casting is painted with gold spray paint.
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The production line.
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A award is prepared, in this case for former Massachusetts Representative Lori Ehrlich for Beyond Gas climate work.
