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  • 3d printing and laser cuting

    hi my name is tom, i live in jersalem israel, end i study design i specialize in creating two formats with my 3d program (solidworks) which you can use. the first format you can use (for rapidprototiping) when you want to print a 3d wax object which you can later on use for casting all kinds of metals...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by tomash on 10-16-2008

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    unique gifts, memorabilia and collectibles available only on http://www.thehandicrafts.net/ Exclusiveness is guaranteed
    Posted to Show us your work (Forum) by mandarine on 09-04-2008

  • Melting Scrap Metal -Help!!!

    Hi, I have soooo much scrap metal left over form my sheet. I am talking about nugold brass and copper sheet metal, so I know i can't trade it in. I was wondering for those who melt down their scrap into sheet, how they go about doing it. Do you melt it down in a crucible with a torch?BTW I tried...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by K~SouL on 03-19-2008

  • Re: Direct casting

    Cuttlefish and sand are two great primitive casting methods I love. However, if you want to do lost-wax casting with a flask, and investment, etc, but without the centrifugal or vacuum setup, you might want to try steam casting. It's an ancient method that uses the pressure of steam to force molten...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by Addie Kidd on 10-31-2007

  • Re: learning wax casting on your own - possible?

    I would recommend Lost Wax Casting by Fred Sias and Practical casting by Tim McCreight as good starting points. I would also recommend at least working with someone else who casts through a couple of sessions, there are some definite safety issues that you need to be aware of, and the best way is to...
    Posted to General metalsmithing (Forum) by dpmohne on 08-24-2007

  • Re: Twigs and Sticks

    Hi everyone, I really appreciate the comments and input. Its funny how the creative process works. When reading about possibly drilling through the casting, I thought - yeh, that could be cool. It also triggered another thought - I could do almost the opposite and add a hoop to the top that is actually...
    Posted to Show us your work (Forum) by hi4head on 07-25-2007
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