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casting, moulds

updated tue 30 nov 04

 

lela martens on mon 29 nov 04


Hello all on this thread.

The confusion came when it was said the wax form eliminated the need for a
mould, and I think Phil covered it. The wax still needed a `mould` around
it. A cavity for the bronze to be poured into. A one off, where the mould
has to be destroyed to release the bronze. Only one bronze per wax form.
Husband and I used to do one-offs in bronze years ago. He was the
sculptor,still is, I helped with the pouring. Now he works with paperclay.
We still have a two horse pack team and a grouping of three pronghorn
antelope in bronze.
Best wishes, Lela