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Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition

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This informative and practical book covers a wide range of small scale casting techniques, from cuttlefish to contemporary lost wax casting. It has become the established textbook on the subject in universities and craft programs around the world. Now in a new, lay-flat, hardcover binding.

153 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1986

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February 12, 2019
This is a good introduction to casting for jewelry makers. I only had (easy) access to this 1986 edition, not realizing that it was updated. The author assumes some knowledge of metalworking and model making. Drawings are hand done and some could illustrate the processes better.
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September 9, 2018
My friend in materials engineering said this was pretty comprehensive and it worked for pewter.
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June 19, 2021
Good Read for Beginners

The author is passionate about the craft, it shows in his writing. I enjoyed it and as a newbie to precious metal casting this was a good place to start.
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October 21, 2015
This has a fair amount of information on making wax masters, burning out investment (hi temp plaster) and some low tech approaches for casting small non-ferrous parts. I payed $8.70 for my copy many years back. A very good introduction to various aspects of casting.
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