| Description |
x, 127 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
The process -- The creation and preservation of the original sculpture in solid wax -- Making the reproductory wax -- Retouching the hollow reproductory wax -- Exterior preparation; tie rods, circulatory system, outer investment -- The burn-out, where the wax is lost -- Preparation of the burned-out molds and pouring of the molten bronze -- Cleaning and rough finishing the bronze -- Chasing and final finishing of details -- The patination and the painting of bronzes -- Glossary of technical terms. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 123-125. |
| Subject |
Precision casting.
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Bronze founding.
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Sculpture -- Technique.
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| ISBN |
0873580931 |
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