Duhamel, Olivier
Bronze Casting Manual: How to Cast a Small Bronze Sculpture by Yourself
- ISBN 13:
- 9781451584752
- author:
- Duhamel, Olivier
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CreateSpace
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 25.2 x 20.2 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Sculpture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Learn to cast bronze with this comprehensive DIY tutorial. The thin ceramic shell, lost wax technique is a simple and safe method for creating high-quality bronze sculptures at home. This manual guides you through the process of casting a small sculpture in just 5 days, using easily found tools and materials. You'll discover how to work with wax, create a ceramic slurry, build a crucible, and set up an efficient furnace - all essential steps for producing professional-grade bronze. The book also covers more advanced techniques and provides advice on setting up a small-scale home foundry. With this manual, you'll be able to produce high-quality bronze sculptures at little cost and effort. An appendix lists sources where you can find the necessary materials, making it easy to get started with your own bronze casting project.
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