Hot Metal - Wayne E. Potratz

Hot Metal by Wayne E. Potratz is a practical reference for artists and makers working with metalcasting for sculpture. This is the sixth edition, published in paperback.

Key details

• Author: Wayne E. Potratz
• Subtitle: A Complete Guide to the Metal Casting of Sculpture
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 190
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 1 December 2019

Synopsis

Now in its sixth edition, this guide brings together Potratz’s experience of practising and teaching metalcasting, presented in an accessible, step-by-step manner. It covers core stages and studio considerations, including recommended tools and equipment, safety, pattern making, sprueing and venting wax, moulding, melting and pouring metal, chasing, and metal patination.

Supporting material includes a comprehensive bibliography, a detailed index, and an appendix of conversions, charts, recipes, and specifications for building cupola and cupolette furnaces. Suitable for readers looking for a structured, workshop-focused approach to casting sculpture.

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