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Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition (Spiral-bound)

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This informative and practical book covers a wide range of small scale casting techniques, from cuttlefish to contemporary lost wax casting. It has become the established textbook on the subject in universities and craft programs around the world. Now in a new, lay-flat, hardcover binding.

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This book, now in its 5th printing, has proven itself a valuable resource for jewelers, modelmakers and sculptors. Its page-at-a-glance format and convenient spiral binding have earned it high praise as a practical studio tool.

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Spiral-bound: 153 pages
Publisher: Brynmorgen Press; 2nd edition (September 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 096159845X
ISBN-13: 978-0961598457
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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De Re Metallica: The Use Of Metal In The Middle Ages (Avista Studies in the History of Medieval Technology, Science and Art) by Robert Odell Bork on page 85

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for begginners in jewelrymaking, April 19, 2000

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The book covers all aspects of casting. I personally enjoyed the drawings, you can follow them along with the text and start making your wax models. If you have read McCreight's book "Complete Metalsmith" you probably tought the book had too information in a page, well in this book you can actually enjoy reading it since it explains in detail the processes withouth craming too much information in just one page. It is an affortable book with excellent technical instructions about the different methods of model making and casting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Casting Simplified!, May 1, 2000

By	"auric-argent" (Alton, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

McCreight has written another one of his easy-to-read books for readers and would-be practitioners of the metal smith's or jeweler's art.

The book is well written. Once again the spiral bound format makes it easy to use in the shop.

This book is reasonably priced for the amount of information it provides. McCreight can never be blamed for trying to "gouge" the public with his prices.

Interested in casting? This book is a great place to start!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another of McCeight's winners, March 28, 2006

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Don't let the sub title Studio Reference throw a scare in you. With its lay flat binding and clear and concise steps, you will be using it in the studio as a ready reference book. As somebody who owns and have read over 25 books on casting and foundry work. This book was a light read compared to some it doesn't get bogged down in to much tech for tech sake. If you just want to find out about what it takes to do a little casting or jump in and go all the way this is the one book for you. I own it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of methods
Covers all methods of casting with good, detailed explanations and accompanying illustrations. Great for choosing a method and getting started. Just what I was looking for.

Published 7 months ago by Allan A. Vasaris

5.0 out of 5 stars TAC
Great book for anyone wanting to learn to cast as well as those who already know how to but want a reference book.

Published 13 months ago by TAC

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!
Love this book. Lots of ideas and very detailed drawings of how to's. What else would you expect from McCreight?

Published 16 months ago by Garage Rat

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical casting is a great book
Like all of Tim's book this is a keeper. What a great reference to have on hand. I had no prior background in casting and this covers it all from the very basic to the more... Read more

Published 22 months ago by D. Townsend

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Casting; A studio reference
Very good information put in easy to understand language and tips to cast on a budget.

Published on March 10, 2007 by Lawrence H. Struck III

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary of studio casting techniques
This book, like McCreight's other books on working metals, divides the subject into easily digestible portions and treats each topic separately (often on a separate page) with a... Read more

Published on February 20, 2006 by avid artisan

5.0 out of 5 stars Another McCreight Gem
Tim McCreight's books are always excellent, and PRACTICAL CASTING
is yet another gem. I especially appreciate it's easy to follow format and the author's generous... Read more

Published on March 7, 2003 by Cynthia Morse

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