Lost Wax Casting

[Dennis]

Yes doing a good job of carving is one thing. Setting up for High quality castings is something quite other.

Find a caster who will talk to you and who will return castings in tip top condition and you will have the ideal balance. Dennis.

[Sandra]

Thank you all. Goldsmith your info is really helpful, thanks so much. The wax is rather inexpensive so I believe I will give it a try and I like the idea of being able to create and reuse a mold. But yes the expense and challenge will be the casting process itself. Hopefully someone will allow a submission of just a few pieces to start with.
I feel like I've been flitting around for the past couple years trying one jewellery technique after another, one of these days I'll need to decide on one to focus on.

[Goldsmith]

I forgot to say that the stag was cast by Niagara Falls casters; http://www.nf-castings.co.uk/web2013/
The ring was cast by Just Castings; http://justcastings.co.uk/

James

[josef1]

I enjoy casting its good, I would recommend a great book by Murry Bovin that explains the complete process its an older book but very much relevant. It will give you an overview as to whats required. Not sure if Cooksons sell it ?

http://www.amazon.com/Centrifugal-Lo.../dp/B000MOLMGK

[Sandra]

Since writing this post I've booked myself on a weekend course for Lost Wax Casting at a studio in Kegworth. I'm looking forward to learning more about it.

[Dennis]

Lucky thing. Do report back. Regards, Dennis.

[Nick martin]

I enjoy casting its good, I would recommend a great book by Murry Bovin that explains the complete process its an older book but very much relevant. It will give you an overview as to whats required. Not sure if Cooksons sell it ?

http://www.amazon.com/Centrifugal-Lo.../dp/B000MOLMGK

I just bought that book last week on your recommendation off Amazon, and it is indeed an excellent read!

Nick

[ps_bond]

It's got a very good explanation of mould cutting, although there's a few newer stunts like spiral cutting that are handy too.

[josef1]

Glad you found it interesting Nick. the only problem is you want to try it after you have read about it !