Wax Cast
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FABULOUS LOST WAX CAST BRONZE 4 SEASONS LADIES/LIONS WATER FOUNTAIN,8′FT TALL. $10,350.00 |
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Cast Iron Skillet Wax Warmer Hot Apple Pie Wax Bits $24.95 |
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NEW Bronze HERCULES statue 6+ feet tall LIFE SIZED 500 lbs lost wax cast metal $9,999.99 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast “Animal Jaw Bone” Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $350.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Wall Clock 5″ Original Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $150.00 |
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Lost Wax Bronze Cast “King & Queen II” Gourds Unique Original Sculpture $1,000.00 |
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MAF Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Two Heads” Unique Decorative Sculpture Original $750.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Sculpture “COFFEE TIME II” Unique Original Fine Art $1,000.00 |
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VERY PRETTY NUDE FEMALE BRONZE CLASSICAL PORTRAIT BUST HOT CAST LOST WAX FIGURE $129.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Horse Sculpture signed Barye $299.00 |
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LARGE MOUNTAIN LION BY MILO BRONZE SCULPTURE FIGURE FIGURINE LOST WAX HOT CAST $149.00 |
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VINTAGE HOT CAST LOST WAX METHOD BRONZE GREYHOUND FIGURINE DOG PET LOVER STATUE $99.95 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Male & Female Relief Couple Sculpture Fine Art $1,000.00 |
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Rey Vacuum Casting Jewelry Machine Vac-U-Cast Dental Lost Wax Investment Table $305.00 |
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VERY PRETTY NUDE FEMALE BRONZE CLASSICAL PORTRAIT BUST HOT CAST LOST WAX FIGURE $129.00 |
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1800s lost wax cast ,Indian figure .KRISHNA stealing a ball of butter $18.86 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Crab Shell” Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $32.00 |
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Modern Art Foundry Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Gnocchi” Dumpling Key Ring $15.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Tequila Hat Bottle Cap” Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $35.00 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Polished Autumn Gourd Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $130.00 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Polished Gourd Decorative Sculpture Paperweight $130.00 |
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Antique Primitive Cast Iron Wax Melting Skillet Pot with Heat Ring, Spout $9.99 |
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Bronze lost wax cast LOON 7 1/4″ ater Bird Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $150.00 |
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c. 1900 Young Girl Mannequin, Wax Head, Rooted Hair, Cast Iron Boots $1,100.00 |
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Antique Johnson Wax US 9 inch cast iron patented brush head $9.99 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Polished Gourd Decorative Sculpture Paperweight $80.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Polished Crab Shell” Decorative Sculpture $35.00 |
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Antique Trade Beads Old Bronze Bell W. Africa Lost Wax Cast Method $24.99 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Liquor Bottle Decorative Sculpture Vase Fine Art $250.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Decorative Pen Holder/Flower Vase Fine Art $250.00 |
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Prince Eugene of Savoy Germany wall art picture cast in wax high relief hangable $22.40 |
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WAX CARVERS SET OF 7 POPULAR DESIGNS CAST Model jewelry $8.80 |
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~~CUSTOM DESIGN+WAX CAST 14KT. WHITE GOLD RING SETTING-41/2 GRAMS~~ $259.99 |
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an old antique lost wax cast 43mm african bead tiv nigeria #12 $20.00 |
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Primitive Cast Iron Skillet Wax Tart Warmer/Burner, New, Country $8.95 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Pomegranate” Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $500.00 |
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Trade Beads Old Bronze Beads W. Africa Lost Wax Cast Method $39.99 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Soccer Ball” Football Sculpture Trophy/Award Original $2,500.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Sculpture “FROG” Amphibian Decorative Fine Art $450.00 |
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“Christmas Tree Forest” Lost Wax Cast Bronze Decorative Holiday Sculpture $100.00 |
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lost wax cast tubular brass african bead tiv nigeria 2 $40.00 |
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House of Wax [Cast] (8435) 8×10 Photo $5.50 |
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House of Wax [Cast] (8439) 8×10 Photo $5.50 |
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Pair of Shiny brass door handle wax cast. $29.99 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Abstract Owl sculpture by Judith Caden “Owl Helmet” $4,000.00 |
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▇ BEAUTIFUL ▇ BENIN BRONZE ▇ CAST WAX ▇ HARVESTED 50S ▇ $269.00 |
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an old antique large cone shaped lost wax cast brass bead nigeria #22 $48.00 |
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an old antique 38mm lost wax cast copper alloy bead nigeria #23 $45.00 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Gourd “Here To Serve” Decorative Fine Art Sculpture $400.00 |
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Modern Art Foundry Lost Wax Cast Bronze “Guitar Pick” Key Ring $10.00 |
Jewelry Tools and Jewelry Supply for Jewelry Casting
Casting Jewelry is an ancient skill that has been around for as long as there has been jewelry in the world. The Ancient Egyptians are usually credited with perfecting the process but casting jewelry was also practiced by meso American societies and cultures located in Asia and the Middle East. The casting process is called Lost-wax and is still very popular with craftsmen who enjoy making hand made jewelry.
By the name of the process, one can guess that wax is involved of which will be lost. While the Lost-wax process is mainly used for the casting of rings and bracelets, other items such as sculptures can also be created. Investment casting is another name of this casting jewelry method and both are acceptable terms it just depends on the speaker’s preference.
The Lost-wax casting process has many benefits. When making jewelry this way, the caster will be able to make identical pieces quickly and efficiently.
There are several companies and individuals willing to cast the piece for you for a price. Many of these companies may overcharge, the cost of commerce, so if you have the resources and ability you might be better of casting your own jewelry.
Lost-wax casting involves a number of steps. If followed properly and with precision the artist will find the process enjoyable. Before you begin, you will need to come up with an idea for the piece of jewelry. Generally, the sculpture of the piece is created using wax though some prefer having a metal master copy in case of mistakes. You are going to create the mold using the original. The molds used for casting jewelry allow a great amount of detail. When the mold is finished, you are going to fill it with wax to create a wax copy which will then be coated with sand and silica. This ceramic shell will then be heated so that the wax is melted out. The wax can be reused so make sure to safely collect it during this step. The ceramic copy will be hollow and you will have to test it for holes before pouring the molten metal. Afterwards, you will lightly hammer the ceramic shell away to reveal the finished product.
The end result of the Lost-wax process is usually very detailed and exact creating a beautiful piece.
Casting jewelry can be a profitable business depending upon your skill level and creativity. This skill is diminishing as the jewelry companies switch to computerized and automatic means of creating their pieces. While this move is smart for the jewelry business as it reduces the production cost, the end result lacks a certain desirable element that hand made jewelry posses.
Casters will be able to use the mold created during the Lost-wax process a few times before a new mold has to be made. Extra care and attention has to be paid to polishing any imperfections or patching any variants during the casting process. Several things can go wrong during casting especially when you remove the mold so take care to be extra careful and attentive during this time.
Casting jewelry is a valuable skill to master and if you plan on making any money from your home foundry, this is a good place to start.
About the Author
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Lost Wax Casting with Joe Silvera