Lost Wax Casting

Synopsis

This film covers all the aspects of the process: making a rubber mould, cutting moulds open, removing master pattern, injecting wax into mould, building up wax tree, mixing investment, placing cans into the furnace, burn out, casting, removing tree (cast), overview of master patterns, wax patterns, cast trees, castings in a variety of sizes, finished work. This film is targeted at individuals or workshops thinking of setting up a casting plant, students involved in jewellery and silversmithing, and interested parties expanding their knowledge of the process, as the video gives a good view to what is involved in the process.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

1994

Year of production

1993

Subjects

Crafts

Keywords

gold; jewellery; lost-wax casting

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Availability

Hire

Duration/Size

30 minutes

Distributor

Name

Goldsmiths’ Company, The

Web

http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7606 7010

Fax

020 7606 1511

Address

Assistant Librarian
Goldsmiths’ Hall
Foster Lane
London
EC2V 6BN

Notes

http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/collections-library/library/film-library/