| Hot Metal: A Complete Guide to the Metal Casting of Sculpture Contributor(s): Potratz, Wayne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1879535319 ISBN-13: 9781879535312 Publisher: Skip Jack Press OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Metal Work |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8" W x 9.9" (1.10 lbs) 190 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book, in it sixth edition, has evolved over the years into a complete guide to the metalcasting of sculpture. Potratz (Ironwain) has taken his years of knowledge gained practicing and teaching his craft and is now sharing it all in this easy-to-use book. Contents include: Introduction to Metal Casting, Recommended Tools and Equipment, Safety, Pattern Making, Sprueing and Venting Wax, Intro to Molding, Melting and Pouring Metal, Chasing, and Patina of Metals. Includes a comprehensive bibliography; an appendix filled with useful conversions, charts, recipes, and cupola/cupolette furnace building specs; detailed index; and much, much, more. |