MouldMaking and Casting

Description

Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces. The book covers traditional techniques as well as today's more advanced technical methods.;Cover; title; copyright; contents; preface; 1 history; 2 mouldmaking and casting principles; 3 release agents; 4 plaster moulds; 5 press moulds; 6 silicone moulds; 7 vinyl moulds; 8 fibreglass moulds; 9 life moulds; 10 plaster casting; 11 polyester resins and fibreglass casting; 12 ciment fondu casting; 13 wax casting; 14 alternative and additional mouldmaking and casting ideas; manufacturers and suppliers; index. Cover title copyright contents preface 1 history 2 mouldmaking and casting principles 3 release agents 4 plaster moulds 5 press moulds 6 silicone moulds 7 vinyl moulds 8 fibreglass moulds 9 life moulds 10 plaster casting 11 polyester resins and fibreglass casting 12 ciment fondu casting 13 wax casting 14 alternative and additional mouldmaking and casting ideas manufacturers and suppliers index.