Casting for Crafters


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Provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the craft, with a wide range of techniques, stunning projects to make, and beauty shots of every item.




MouldMaking and Casting


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Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces. The book covers traditional techniques as well as today's more advanced technical methods.




The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting


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For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work-and this newly revised, now in color edition of Andrew Martin's classic is the definitive guide to the craft. No other volume has shown the processes in such how-to detail. It's overflowing with hundreds of photos, key techniques, projects, master artist profiles, and troubleshooting tips. A thorough introduction addresses materials and tools, and presents Martin's simple, unique template method for making clay prototypes. Create easy one-piece molds to make tiles, bowls, and platters, or multi-piece molds for more complex forms. An extensive overview covers slip formulation, while offering highly desired slip recipes for low-, mid-, and high-fire clay bodies. This will be the standard reference in every ceramist's library.




Plastics Materials and Processes


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Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia is a resource for anyone with an interest in plastic materials and processes, from seasoned professionals to laypeople. Arranged in alphabetical order, it clearly explains all of the materials and processes as well as their major application areas and usages. Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia: Discusses and describes applications and practical uses of the materials and processes. Clear definitions and sufficient depth to satisfy the information seekers needs




Secrets of Expert Mold Making and Resin Casting


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Learn how to make professional quality molds, then use those molds to make precise, flawless castings. Reproduce virtually any three dimensional object once, twice, dozens or even hundreds of times. Informative text and over 100 highly detailed line drawings guide the reader from the basics to very advanced procedures. Emphasis is on low cost materials and equipment ideally suited to the individual artisan or small business owner. A very wide range of artists, crafts and trades people, design professionals and entrepreneurs can use these techniques to increase their productivity and profits. This book is the result of years of research, experimentation and daily use in a professional shop environment.




Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Crafting and Casting Spells (Prayers to Destroy Witchcraft Attacks Against Your Life & Family and Release Your Blessings)


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Rediscovering the ancient power of witchcraft that has always been lying within you. Once awakened, this power will give you everything you want and will protect you from the evil of the world. All you have to do is wake up your inner witch, and her power will guide you on this incredible journey called life. Witchcraft is a means for self-improvement, a means that will make you take control of your entire existence and potentially also of your environment, making it a better place. Inside this book, you will discover: • Powerful, targeted prayers designed to break the strongholds of witchcraft and demonic oppression. • How to identify and dismantle witchcraft operations within the family structure. • Biblical strategies for defending your home against spiritual attacks and demonic infiltration. • A step-by-step guide to breaking generational curses and releasing your family into divine freedom. • Daily practices and spiritual insights to maintain victory and keep your household protected from future attacks. Use the tips and tricks in this book to garner an understanding of the fundamentals of witchcraft and its many incarnations. Without this understanding, your witchcraft practice is doomed to fail before it even gets started. I will show you how to choose the right path that works for you, the way that you want to practice, and different ritual tools you need.




Cast


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Featuring exquisite photos of more than 800 contemporary and historic works, this first-of-its-kind book reveals how the process of casting--pouring material into a mold--has transformed our world through its history and omnipresence. In these image-rich pages, craft, fine art, design, and everyday objects offer us perspectives on casting's unique possibilities, its place in history, and its role in contemporary object creation. Comprehensive and insightful, the book includes writings on casting as it relates to Art History (by Suzanne Ramljak), Large-Scale Metal (by Joseph Becherer), Ceramics (by Ezra Shales), Glass (by Susie J. Silbert), Jewelry (by Jen Townsend), and Alternative Materials (by Elaine A. King). A multi-disciplinary approach--including everything from traditional lost wax casting in non-ferrous metals to casting rubber, glass, porcelain, plaster, and some very unexpected materials--makes this an essential resource for artists, craftspeople, historians, designers, and everyone interested in the objects that populate our world.




Resin Jewellery


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Kathie Murphy explains how polyester resin, a liquid plastic can be utilised in the making of jewellery. The history of plastic is discussed, as are the various types of resin and their uses. Storage and health and safety issues are also encompassed.




The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook


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The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook &break;&break;This is the first book to contain, in one comprehensive volume, every molding and casting procedure of use to the theater props builder (no matter what his or her level or proficiency). The author demonstrates the techniques involved in using more than thirty different materials ranging from papier-mache to breakaway glass. &break;&break;While the use of some materials–plaster and polyester resins, for example–is covered to some extent in other publications, information on the selection and use of rubber materials (latex, neoprene, silicone, and the urethanes) and the procedure for making breakaway windows and bottles is available only in The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook. &break;&break;Written in an easy, conversational style, the book will be useful to anyone involved with theater properties, puppetry, and costuming (as professionals or amateurs). It will also serve admirably the needs of students taking classes in those subjects. &break;&break;Completing the book is a special section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine suitable for use in constructing theater props. More than 450 photographs illustrate the step-by-step procedures explained throughout the entire text.




DIY Resin Crafting Projects


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LEARN A TRENDING CRAFT: This popular style of resin crafting has received a growing influx of attention on Pinterest, Etsy, YouTube, and several online articles and tutorials. GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: Whether you’re new to resin crafting or have some experience, you’ll learn tried and true techniques to achieve 10 beautiful resin pieces with complete step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions, lists of tools and materials, must-know do’s and don’ts, and tips on how to prepare bugs, flowers, feathers, and other natural objects. MAKE BOTANICAL KEEPSAKES WITH RESIN: A perfect way to preserve special flowers, feathers, four-leaf clovers, insects, and other objects found in nature by creating unique resin crafts, including coasters, paperweights, keychains, and more.