Hot Metal: A Complete Guide to the Metal Casting of Sculpture - Softcover

Potratz, Wayne E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879535319 ISBN 13: 9781879535312

Publisher: Skip Jack Press, 2019

Synopsis

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 more.

About this title

About the Author

Wayne E. Potratz is a sculptor and Professor Emeritus and Scholar of the College Emeritus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he did creative research in metal casting and taught sculpture from 1969–2014. His studio is based in Minneapolis. For more information visit www.ironwain.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Skip Jack Press
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1879535319
• ISBN 13: 9781879535312
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190