Hot Metal
Author | : Wayne Potratz |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2019-10-08 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781879535336 |
ISBN-10 | : 1879535335 |
Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hot Metal written by Wayne Potratz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, in it sixth edition, has evolved over the years into a complete guide to the metalcasting of sculpture. Potratz (Ironwain) has taken his years of knowledge gained practicing and teaching his craft and is now sharing it all in this easy-to-use book. Contents include: Introduction to Metal Casting, Recommended Tools and Equipment, Safety, Pattern Making, Sprueing and Venting Wax, Intro to Molding, Melting and Pouring Metal, Chasing, and Patina of Metals. Includes a comprehensive bibliography; an appendix filled with useful conversions, charts, recipes, and cupola/cupolette furnace building specs; detailed index; and much, much, more. ,