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BRONZE CASTING

BRONZE CASTING. Using an ancient process of lost wax casting to transform organic material into metal. Ideas Process. My choice of project was based on an item for each of my children and a pendant for me. . My “found” trinkets. A mixture of wax as backings and wax candles and plastic.

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BRONZE CASTING

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  1. BRONZE CASTING Using an ancient process of lost wax casting to transform organic material into metal

  2. Ideas Process... • My choice of project was based on an item for each of my children and a pendant for me.

  3. My “found” trinkets... A mixture of wax as backings and wax candles and plastic.

  4. The process.... Building the tree Carefully mix your plaster ‘casting investment Pour into your mould slowly Tap for air bubbles 1 hour to set

  5. Kiln time... 8 hours kiln time... 2 hours – 149 degrees C 2 hours – 371 degrees C 3 hours – 732 degrees C 1 hour – casting time

  6. The fun begins... Heat up the bronze Put in the plaster cast Spin baby spin An interesting chemical reaction when the plaster hits the water it disintegrates.

  7. Time to take them off the mould...

  8. Clean up time... They have now been sand blasted and need a good clean up with a dremel and polisher

  9. The finished product...

  10. Exhibit time...

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