Founding 100 — “Invest now, cast later.”
Bring it, post it — or let our expert eyes choose something sculptural for you. Think small succulent cutting (compact), fresh branch tip with leaves (non‑woody; no hard pit), flower head, or soft seed pod (no hard pit). Stay within ≤10 cm Ø × ≤15 cm. We “invest” and seal your flask now; when studio lights their fire and pours start you get that exact piece, cast in bronze (included) — plus 50% off your first 2‑day workshop (bring a second cutting then).
Founders Pass — R3 000
- “Invest” your cutting now; sealed storage (≤90 days)
- One bronze casting included of that exact piece at opening
- 50% workshop gift card (use it or gift it once)
- Lifetime referral: give anyone 20% off (unlimited uses)
- Your name engraved on our Founders & Patrons Leaf Wall
Patron Gift Card — R5 000
- “Invest” your cutting now; sealed storage (≤90 days)
- One bronze casting included of that exact piece at opening
- 80% workshop gift card (use it or gift it once)
- Lifetime referral: give anyone 30% off (unlimited uses)
- Your name engraved on our Founders & Patrons Leaf Wall
David Junor — Botanical bronze casting
25 years at the furnace. I’ve fabricated and cast hundreds of botanical bronzes that made their way into galleries and private collections internationally. For years I produced work for a world‑renowned botanical sculptor (no current affiliation). Those pieces weren’t mine to sign; the craft became mine to master. Timeless Organics is that craft under my own name.
- Process: direct casting from real plant matter; precise gating/venting; overnight burn‑out; silicon bronze pour; bead‑blast finish; optional patina.
- Scale sweet‑spot: live cuttings that fit ≤ 10 cm Ø × 15 cm — leaf clusters, compact succulents, flower heads, soft pods.
- Quality: clean sprue removal, minimal metal chasing, crisp venation and surface detail, clear provenance paperwork.
- Safety: foundry PPE, controlled pours, ventilation — public workshops run with the same discipline.
This Founding 100 soft launch funds the final fit‑out of our Kommetjie studio (gas train, melt kit, ventilation) so public workshops can open.
Contact: studio@timeless.organic • Kommetjie, Cape Town
Independent studio; no affiliation implied.
What you’ll do in 2 days
- Day 1 (09:30–13:00): intake, invest your cutting, sprues & vents, mould prep, studio tour. Burn‑out runs overnight only.
- Day 2 (09:30–15:00): bronze pour & reveal, bead‑blast, light finishing, and care tips.
- Leave with your bronze (≤10 cm Ø × ≤15 cm). Patina add‑on available later.
What to bring / wear
- Fresh specimen within size; or choose “studio cutting” and we’ll select on‑site.
- Closed shoes, long pants, cotton top. PPE provided.
Included
- All materials, foundry time, bead‑blast finish, presentation box + signed certificate.
- One free re‑cast if miscast; thereafter replace with similar piece (no refunds).
Spec limits (single source of truth)
- Allowed (workshop‑day): leaf cuttings (fresh), seed pods (non‑woody; no hard pit), thin twig clusters, flowers, succulents (compact), small seaweed/kelp.
- Size: fits a 10 cm diameter flask and ≤ 15 cm long
- Integrity: not paper‑thin; must handle gentle touch
- Not allowed (intake): hardwood/bark, woody cones or fruit, thick cacti, dense stems — these require multi‑day burn‑out and are not accepted.
Logistics
- We can courier finished bronzes worldwide; SA from R100.
- Rescheduling: 7‑day notice to move your seat.
Checkout options
Select a pass and pay. We’ll email your receipt + booking code (and an 80% gift voucher for Patrons).
No cutting? Choose one
Prefer not to bring or post? We’ll choose a studio cutting from our on‑site range. Think small succulent cutting (compact), fresh branch tip with leaves (non‑woody; no hard pit), flower head, or soft seed pod (no hard pit). Stay within ≤10 cm Ø × ≤15 cm. No photo approvals.
No travel needed
- We can source locally from our on‑site range (studio picks the exact specimen).
- Courier worldwide; SA from R100. Pack flora slightly moist, not squashed.
- Presentation box + signed Certificate of Authenticity included.
- Default finish: bead‑blasted (no patina). Patina requests charged later.
“One bronze of that same piece — included” — explained
We invest your actual cutting today. At opening, we burn out the original inside the flask and fill that cavity with bronze. You receive one finished bronze of that exact piece (≤10 cm Ø × ≤15 cm), bead‑blasted; patina add‑on available later.
Voucher rules: Founders get a 50% workshop code (transferable). Patrons get an 80% workshop gift code (giftable once). Codes are single‑use and valid 12 months.