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Sandblast Your Way Through It All

Ivan Irons — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:21:46 +0000

Sandblast is a process wherein a stream of sand is driven by a jet of compressed air or by water against a surface. This creates a powerful abrasive action that can clean and abrade any surface put under the jet of these abrasive particles. Abundant materials such as powdered quartz, emery, and iron globules are [...]

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Guidance on Constructing Your Own Fire Pit

Ivan Irons — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:21:37 +0000

Self-made fire pits can complement accessories gathered from home improvement stores. However there is nothing like constructing it in the original way. You can use plain landscaping blocks or stones. A few decide to use concrete blocks. Although this tends to get deteriorated with heat, however worth using as changing them is not costly. Drainage [...]

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Tips on Building Your Own Fire Pit

Ivan Irons — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:22:20 +0000

If you are you surprised on how to build a fire pit and to find out the steps involved in making a backyard fire pit that you will be proud of go on reading this article. As a homeowner, making an open-air space that your family can make use of all through the year is [...]

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Guidelines of Making Plaster Craft

Ivan Irons — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:26:50 +0000

Guidelines of making Plaster craft Plaster craft is a complex process unless you are aware of its ins and outs. Given below are a few guidelines of making plaster craft. Step – 1: Cover your work surface with an old newspaper or a vinyl peace. As you may see from this photo [...]

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Furniture Design by Ernest Race

Ivan Irons — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:27:52 +0000

Ernest Race the textile and furniture designer was recognized as one amongst the most creative and challenging personality of mid-century design. His furniture designs included for dining, lounge and furniture for case, which was completely, constructed using metals and other improvised materials. His famous works included B.A 3 chair, Antelope chair, Heron chair, Purple chair [...]

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The History of the Fireplace

Ivan Irons — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:22:54 +0000

Man’s use of fire can be traced as far back as one million years ago. The fires then were built on the ground. While the ancient people were inside their huts, smoke accidentally escaped through holes in the roof. Approximately half a million years ago, fires were already built on a solid hearth and holes [...]

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Rapid Prototyping in Architecture

Ivan Irons — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:23:25 +0000

It is not too farfetched to predict that in the future a complete building will be built from a computer. Similar technology has already begun to be used by the industrial design and manufacturing industries. One of the best-known and oldest technologies is called Stereo Lithography, because it involves a laser beam moving through a [...]

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Aluminum Die

Ivan Irons — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:26:06 +0000

With sand casting the mold is broken up after each casting operation, but with the process known as gravity die casting, the mold also called a ‘die’ is manufactured from metal, and can be utilised a giant number of times. This suggests that the die is far more costly to make, than an expendable ‘one [...]

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How Custom Made Jewelry is Made Using the Lost Wax Casting Method

Ivan Irons — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:27:18 +0000

Jewelers who specialize in custom designing often use the lost wax casting method to create one-of-a-kind rings, charms, pendants, or other specialized items out of precious metals. First the jeweler may sketch an idea on paper, especially if he or she is working with a client. When the diagrammed sketch is approved, the jeweler then [...]

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Advantages of Burning Wood or Coal on Grate Vs. No Grate or Sand

Ivan Irons — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:22:41 +0000

If you burn coal on sand or just ashes from a previous fire, it would be nearly impossible to burn. Coal requires air under the fire or it will not ignite. Wood will burn without a grate but very imperfectly. There is a small amount of oxygen (air) in wood. Just enough to make a smoldering fire to [...]

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A Spell You Say? Inductive Bible Study Uncovers Lessons from Paul’s Letter to the Galatians and Breaks the Spell Cast By Faulty Teachings

Ivan Irons — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:31:58 +0000

“O you foolish Galatians, you who saw Jesus Christ the crucified so plainly, who has been casting a spell over you?” (Galatians 3:1) These haunting words of the Apostle Paul find application not only with these Galatians, but to people of every generationâeven to us in this postmodern world currently entranced by countless mystifying spells [...]

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How to cast a solid ground floor concrete slab

Ivan Irons — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:24:47 +0000

Ground floor concrete slabs are laid on natural ground levels. This are are normally cast after completion of the foundation works. There is a difference between them and basement floors. Basements are done below ground level and they are formed above. They can be used in houses, garden sheds and outdoor houses. When casting them [...]

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Amidst Sand, Castles and Rajputs!

Ivan Irons — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:32:54 +0000

Explore the true beauty of North India! India is such a magnificent nation that it has won the hearts of even the most discerning tourist. Attracted by the appeal and fascination of its culture, tradition, custom and unmatched hospitality, each year India is visited by numerous tourists from all parts of the world. Whether [...]

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Preparation to Buy Cast Aluminum Outdoor Furniture

Ivan Irons — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:21:54 +0000

When it comes to get cast aluminum outdoor furniture, there are lots of colors variants that you can choose. This is the great thing that you will for this aluminum type of furniture. You can match your furniture with the tone of your house, or anything else. The cast aluminum outdoor furniture is recognized to [...]

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Necesisity of Component Weght Control in Green Sand Foundry

Ivan Irons — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:31:28 +0000

Idle situation:Consistantly achieving design weight/P.O.weight. Possible variables causing drift from idle situation. 1. Tooling:The condition of tooling i.e. excess clearances in print leading to core shift and resulting excess weight.The tooling manafacturing through CAD/CAM and wear resistant material will help to achive this objective. 2.Core setting and mould closing process: Optimizing the core setting and [...]

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Cast Iron Furniture- Adding Class To Your Garden

Ivan Irons — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:24:43 +0000

Cast iron furniture would add a good element of beauty in people’s patio and garden. Nothing exists like exclusive state of art process about manufacturing the furniture which is cast iron. The beautiful patio would add the required beauty and grace to anyone’s house. Most families live on patio in the long hot months of [...]

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Worm Castings – Natures Time Release Fertilizer

Ivan Irons — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:22:29 +0000

When a gardener goes out to his fields to start planting, one of the top concerns that he has on his mind is what will potentially be able to kill his crops. Modern man has created many alternatives to natural protection of crops such as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides which can be harmful not only [...]

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Benefits of Sand Testing Equipments in Business Industries

Ivan Irons — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:24:06 +0000

Moulds and cloves are used for making foundry sand. Foundry sand basically consists of same sized and clean silica sand or even lake sand. There can be several defects in the sand however arising due to the problems with metal and sand both which have large internal variables. The flaws that keep arising from the [...]

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Methods of Steel Casting

Ivan Irons — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:37:08 +0000

Steel casting is a specialized form of casting involving various types of steel. Steel castings are used when cast irons cannot deliver enough strength or shock resistance. Examples of items that are steel castings include: hydroelectric turbine wheels, forging presses, gears, railroad car frames, bodies for valves and pumps, machinery used in mining, marine equipment, [...]

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What is the history behind investment casting?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:20:46 +0000

We are offering Investment casting production.Investment casting, which is also known as the “lost wax investment casting ” process, traces its roots to the Sang Dynasty in China from 1766 B.C. to 1122 B.C. The method was brought into modern industrial use when American manufacturers applied investment casting to make high quality military parts during [...]

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Spin casting process and techniques

Ivan Irons — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:28:15 +0000

What really happens here that a rubber mold the size of a disc is spun around its central axis at very high speeds. The casting material is most often thermoset plastic which is in liquid form or its molten metal. This liquid material is poured into the mold through its opening which is in the [...]

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Kinetic Die Casting Company

Ivan Irons — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:21:26 +0000

Die castings are used in several flourishing industries like locomotive industry, automotive industry, plumbing industry, agricultural industry and a lot of other industries. The metal working industries make die castings in large volumes to meet the rising demand of the industrial zone. Die casts can be made from many alloys like aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper [...]

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Can Silica Sand Be Recycled For Sand Casting Processes?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:22:31 +0000

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Custom Casting

Ivan Irons — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:21:29 +0000

There used to be a time when almost everybody acquired, or knew how to do a practical talent of some sort they were special talents, which most of the people used through life. They just became second nature. Come visit us right here for more Metal Casting Info and get two Metal Casting Ebooks Custom [...]

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Precision Marine Steel Castings parts

Ivan Irons — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:25:33 +0000

All kinds of Precision casting in KScasting Factories.we supply aluminum die cast parts, we also can machine the parts and supply Precision Marine Steel Castings parts. High precision CNC machining and casting & forgingAluminum parts die casting machined parts CNC machiningmetal hardware part Metal Stamping parts feature:materials machined parts, such as :CNC lathe [...]

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Casting Glass

Ivan Irons — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:37 +0000

Delve into the alluring procedures of glass casting. Casting glass utilizes more glass and the end product is bulkier than standard glass fusing, which is typically level. These pieces have added deepness and height. Sometimes referred to as kiln casting, in these methods hot glass is permitted to solidify in a cast. There exist [...]

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Sand Casting What Is The Process?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:22:46 +0000

My Kid made one for me in grade five and I loved it . I would like to know how it wad done.. he does not remember. It was years and years ago. Sand Casting What Is The Process? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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Die Casting/sand Cast Model Soldiers?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:22:01 +0000

Hi! I am looking for a maker of die casting/sand casting model soldiers about 2.5-3 inches. Ifanyyone has any information could they please leave me a comment I have already purchased from king and country and figarti. The soldiers I would like to be specially made are of modern soldiers. Thank you Die Casting/sand Cast [...]

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Casting Machine

Ivan Irons — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:23:38 +0000

Sand casting is a method, which is used to make or produce enormous parts and equipment made out of brass, aluminum, iron and bronze. The metal is first melted and then gently poured into a mould, which is made from sand. Come visit us right here for more Metal Casting Info and get two Metal [...]

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What Is Sand Casting?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:21:36 +0000

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What Mixture Of Gasses Do You Pump Into Sand To Harden It For Use In Casting From Sand Molds?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:20:42 +0000

I saw this on a show called “How it’s Made”. All I know about the mixture is that the gasses are extremely flammable. What Mixture Of Gasses Do You Pump Into Sand To Harden It For Use In Casting From Sand Molds? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

What Mixture Of Gasses Do You Pump Into Sand To Harden It For Use In Casting From Sand Molds? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Die casting zinc company

Ivan Irons — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:20:59 +0000

The process by which molten metal or liquefied metal is poured or inserted into metallic molds at room temperature under pressure, to get desired and particular shape. The molds in which the molten metal is poured are called dies which are generally made up of steel and these dies are patterned accurately to form desired [...]

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Castings – Shaping Industry Future.

Ivan Irons — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:21:48 +0000

Casting process started about 6000 years ago. The oldest surviving casting figure is of a copper frog from 3200 BC. Casting may be used to form most intricate of shapes, both internal and external. With the use of casting, we can minimize or eliminate several operations like machining, forging and welding. With the advancement in [...]

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Rapid Prototyping? What Material Should I Use For Sand Casting?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:21:37 +0000

what is the best material out there to rapid prototype a part from when using it for a sand cast mold? Rapid Prototyping? What Material Should I Use For Sand Casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Rapid Prototyping? What Material Should I Use For Sand Casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Anyone Know Of Any Books On The “history” Of Sand Casting?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:01:52 +0000

I have been sand casting with Pewter for a few years now and I really would like to know the history on it. Anyone Know Of Any Books On The “history” Of Sand Casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Anyone Know Of Any Books On The “history” Of Sand Casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Where Can I Fina A Brass Or Bronze Sand Casting Foundry Or Lost Wax Foundry Near Dallas Tx?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:40 +0000

Where can I fina a brass or bronze sand casting foundry or lost wax foundry near Dallas Tx? If you are one or know of one, please list your name and phone number, address and web page. Thank you. Where Can I Fina A Brass Or Bronze Sand Casting Foundry Or Lost Wax Foundry Near [...]

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Process Of Sand Casting

Ivan Irons — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:57:34 +0000

Sand casting is a process, which is used to make or manufacture large components and equipment made out of brass, aluminum, iron and bronze. The metal is first melted and then gently poured into a mould, which is made up of sand. The cavity in the sand is made in the following method. The desired [...]

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Sand Casting-Make Durable And Complex Shapes

Ivan Irons — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:21:02 +0000

Sand Casting Have you seen the gas pipes in your home, which run from the basement to the rest of the house? The surfaces aren’t quite smooth, are they? That’s because the pipes were cast using the sand casting method. Casting Process This method of casting aluminium, brass, iron or other metal pipes will leave [...]

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Where Can I Buy A Sand Casting Kit In The Uk?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:45:51 +0000

I need one for casting pieces of silver jewellery. There are lots of various kits for sale in America, but the postage is a bit crazy. Does anyone know of somewhere in the UK that stocks the stuff? Where Can I Buy A Sand Casting Kit In The Uk? is a post from: Metal Casting [...]

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Sand Casting?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:28:06 +0000

anyone know how to harden sand? Sand Casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Sand Casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

How does metal casting work?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:59:59 +0000

caLamaRi asked: In layman’s term please. Short and brief. Perhaps tell me about how it could have been done centuries ago?Backyard Metal Casting How does metal casting work? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

How does metal casting work? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Cement Properties?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:52:20 +0000

Oel Pezlo asked: How Fireproof Is Cement? I Tryed To Make A Mold For Metal Casting Out Of It, But It Fell To Pieces. Did I Make It Wrong, Or Is Cement No Good For 1100ºC+ ?¿Metal Casting Zone Cement Properties? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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Can I make a rubber/latex mould of a wax ring?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:56:32 +0000

me asked: So I have carved a ring from wax and want to be able to make copies of it. How would I go about doing this? Can I just get some rubber or latex, coat the wax with it, and then cut the latex off to make a mould into which I can later [...]

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Coin Casting?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:31:55 +0000

LawGunGuy asked: I’m interested in casting my own coins, since I have a bunch of scrap sterling silver that I inherited recently that I want to turn into 1oz coins. I was hoping that someone had some experience crafting their own coins by making the die, then how to melt, pour and finish the metal [...]

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How would a gold and opal necklace have been crefted?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:03:59 +0000

I am the Badger Princess. asked: A gold necklace with different shapes linked together with chains, what would be the production process of this? Would a metal cast have been made?Aluminum Metal Casting How would a gold and opal necklace have been crefted? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

How would a gold and opal necklace have been crefted? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Art history?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:55:28 +0000

C asked: Most common method for casting metal? terra cotta, lost-wax, subtractive method, or assemblage.Aluminum Metal Casting Art history? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Art history? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Im trying to find the value of an antique lamp.it has a # on bottom,but I would like to know the name.Kim?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:57:13 +0000

libertyhomeemployment asked: This lamp is made of white glass with heavy cast metal.The number on the bottom is 1-166 or it could be 991-1. I can send a picture of this to help with a name of the lamp and value.Brass Metal Casting Im trying to find the value of an antique lamp.it has a [...]

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Can I make a rubber/latex mould of a wax ring?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:48:31 +0000

Can I make a rubber/latex mould of a wax ring? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

How much jewelry making can I do at home with minimal investment? (not beading)?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:24 +0000

Angie asked: When I was in high school I took a jewelry making class where we would make all sorts of jewelry. We did lost wax castings to make rings. We took and cut out metal sheets into designs and etched them. Even took stones and turned them into pendents. We sauntered metal and polished [...]

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I have an antique metal column that I brought back from germany 30 years ago. How can I identify it?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:05:44 +0000

willis g asked: The column is octagon shaped and each sidewas formed in the same cast.Unknown what type metal was used..All parts appear to have been joined with silver Who do I contact to identify.. thanks WILL.Metal Casting Basics I have an antique metal column that I brought back from germany 30 years ago. How [...]

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Can I melt/cast small amounts of copper/brass/aluminum/zinc with what I have?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:57:49 +0000

me asked: I have a cast iron crucible, and a MAPP gas torch. I can get copper/zinc/brass/aluminum to melt but can I get the metal hot enough without a furnace to melt the metal? If not what cheap small additions would I need? I live in an appartment with a ground floor patio so no [...]

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What kind of paint do i use for metal?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:57:52 +0000

Brian asked: I am going to be working on a Bronze or Aluminum casting and i want to paint on parts of the piece when it’s ready. I want the paint to be as glossy and shiny as the metal itself, but i do not know what kind of paint to useCasting Furnace What kind [...]

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Can I melt/cast small amounts of copper/brass/aluminum/zinc with what I have?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:08:51 +0000

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What molds do you use for brass casting?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:09:49 +0000

Tim B asked: I have casted brass twice useing the lost wax method and I am useing plaster molds. Each time after the brass is dry I get a piece of brass in the shape of my mold, but also with little holes like pock marks all over it. These marks are to deep to [...]

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Please help identify an item that was found in house in CA?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:06:58 +0000

hairy asked: the form is of metal and has characters(letters) inscribed in form. The plate is 3 inches wide and 6 or 7 inches long. It is made of cast iron and appears to be a mold of some sort.Metal Casting Information Please help identify an item that was found in house in CA? is [...]

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Art history?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:26:51 +0000

C asked: Most common method for casting metal? terra cotta, lost-wax, subtractive method, or assemblage.Home Metal Casting Art history? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Art history? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

How much jewelry making can I do at home with minimal investment? (not beading)?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:36:30 +0000

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Where to get something cast in metal in Toronto?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:18:36 +0000

Zombielove asked: I have something I would like to be cast in metal, and was wondering if anyone knew where to go about doing this?Metal Casting Blog Where to get something cast in metal in Toronto? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Where to get something cast in metal in Toronto? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Can I make a rubber/latex mould of a wax ring?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:49:31 +0000

Can I make a rubber/latex mould of a wax ring? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Is there such a thing as liquid bronze, or bronze paint?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:30:25 +0000

Cracked asked: that’s made of the real metal. I’d like to “cast” something.Iron Metal Casting Is there such a thing as liquid bronze, or bronze paint? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Is there such a thing as liquid bronze, or bronze paint? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Alternative materals for sand block sculpting?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:38:38 +0000

edgar asked: I’m looking for an alternative ingredient to solidify a sand mixture for producing sand blocks. These blocks would be used in subtractive sculpting / carving. The stabilizing ingredient I am familiar with is a two part resin that hardens to solidify the sand mixture. This mixture uses only 2 ingredients, sand and the [...]

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What clay should I use to sculpt a life size statue that will be casted in metal?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:23:23 +0000

sarah e asked: I am a sculptor, and am planning on creating a life size statue of a man preforming karate. I have not worked with many clays before except sculpey and some kiln fired clay. I was woundering what would be the best clay to use if I needed to sculpt this. I am [...]

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define dhokra?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:56:54 +0000

payal asked: non-ferrous metal casting,Foundry define dhokra? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

define dhokra? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Who else knows how to build a cupola or cast metal for that matter?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:31:16 +0000

crazy molten metal asked: I am a metal caster and i was just wondering who else out there enjoys melting metal and making art or machine parts or whatever.Metal Casting Blog Who else knows how to build a cupola or cast metal for that matter? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Who else knows how to build a cupola or cast metal for that matter? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Can you help ID these statues and artist?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:10:26 +0000

wrightdeanne asked: My mother has two black metal statues. Cast iron I believe one says la Chasseresse the other la chasser. I need to id these. They have hunters with stags one male one female. I have no other info on them.Metal Casting Zone Can you help ID these statues and artist? is a post [...]

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Please help identify an item that was found in house in CA?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:49:08 +0000

hairy asked: the form is of metal and has characters(letters) inscribed in form. The plate is 3 inches wide and 6 or 7 inches long. It is made of cast iron and appears to be a mold of some sort.Hobby Metal Casting Please help identify an item that was found in house in CA? is [...]

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Where can I get the supplies to make a mold for casting iron or silver? I don\’t like the sandbox method?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:04:53 +0000

plaidmankyle asked: I’ve seen on the internet where people use a pile of sand packed tightly to impress the object they want to cast and pour the molten metal into the hole in the sand. Even with fine sand, this does not produce the smoothest surfaces and sometimes the sand becomes embedded in the casting. [...]

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Alternative materals for sand block sculpting?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:08:06 +0000

Alternative materals for sand block sculpting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

How much jewelry making can I do at home with minimal investment? (not beading)?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:19:48 +0000

How much jewelry making can I do at home with minimal investment? (not beading)? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Where can I find a local metal casting and soldering class for beginners?

Ivan Irons — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:05:22 +0000

Holly V asked: I live in santa cruz and work in San Jose, CA so near there. I have done beadwork for years but I am looking to get serious about jewelry making and eventually start a business, so I need to learn metal working, glass and stone setting. I also work full time so [...]

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