[Jewelry making - Article 01012] - Re: [Orchid] Ashanti Style Lost-Wax Casting

[Brian]

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    David Reid has establshed his version of that method of casting using
    a ceramic shell mould. 

    See: http://home.c2i.net/metaphor/headRT.html 

    "The ceramic shell mould, containing an ingot of bronze within the
    header cup, is set in the furnace. The cover, a suspended bin lined
    with ceramic blanket, is set in place and the furnace fired, using
    propane, for 25 minutes. The cover is lifted, and the front wall of
    the furnace is removed with tongs. Using leather gloves, insulated
    with pieces of ceramic blanket, the mould is rolled over into a dry
    sand bed........ And immediately set upright, allowing the metal to
    flow into the mould cavity. After cooling, the mould is broken away
    to reveal a perfect bronze. It's all a matter of timing!" 

Brian
Auckland NEW ZEALAND
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