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/

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