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A Complete Guide to the Metal Casting of Sculpture

Wayne E. Potratz

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Skipjack Press
15 January 2020

Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

This book, in it sixth edition, has evolved over the years into a complete guide to the metalcasting of sculpture. Potratz (Ironwain) has taken his years of knowledge gained practicing and teaching his craft and is now sharing it all in this easy-to-use book. Contents include: Introduction to Metal Casting, Recommended Tools and Equipment, Safety, Pattern Making, Sprueing and Venting Wax, Intro to Molding, Melting and Pouring Metal, Chasing, and Patina of Metals. Includes a comprehensive bibliography; an appendix filled with useful conversions, charts, recipes, and cupola/cupolette furnace building specs; detailed index; and much more.

By: Wayne E. Potratz
Imprint: Skipjack Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 456g
ISBN: 9781879535312
ISBN 10: 1879535319
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 15 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wayne E. Potratz is a sculptor and Professor Emeritus and Scholar of the College Emeritus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he did creative research in metal casting and taught sculpture from 1969–2014. His studio is based in Minneapolis. For more information visit www.ironwain.com

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Hot Metal

A Complete Guide to the Metal Casting of Sculpture

Wayne E. Potratz

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