Hot Metal

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.<BR /><BR /> <BR />