The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting Techniques and Tips...

For over 40 years, MJSA Journal has rightly earned a reputation as the recognized authority on jewelry manufacturing, and this book illustrates why. The Guide to Lost Wax Casting offers an abundance of best practices, useful tips, and troubleshooting techniques from the industry's leading experts. From the creation of trouble-free master models to building uniform trees to proper techniques for investing, burnout, and breakout, this valuable resource clearly explains how to achieve consistently smooth, porosity-free castings. Also included are guides to stone-in-place casting, casting over 500 grams of platinum on one tree, and casting nickel-free white gold. 116 pages, all in color. Soft cover.