Centrifugal or Lost Wax Jewelry Casting by Murray Bovin

Centrifugal or Lost Wax Jewelry Casting by Murray Bovin

Build your knowledge of professional jewelry casting with Centrifugal or Lost Wax Jewelry Casting by Murray Bovin. This comprehensive reference provides practical instruction on the principles, equipment, and techniques used in lost-wax and centrifugal jewelry casting, making it a valuable addition to the library of jewelers, students, instructors, and metalsmiths.

Designed to make the casting process easier to understand, the book walks readers through important stages of production, from preparing molds and handling alloys to burnout, casting, and finishing. Illustrated explanations help clarify techniques and provide a useful reference for both learning and troubleshooting at the jewelry bench.

Topics Include:

• Lost-Wax Casting: Understand the fundamental process used to transform wax models into finished metal castings
• Centrifugal Casting: Learn the principles and techniques involved in centrifugal jewelry casting
• Mold Preparation: Practical information for preparing molds and patterns for casting
• Burnout Procedures: Guidance on preparing invested molds prior to casting
• Metal & Alloy Handling: Helpful information for working with metals during the casting process
• Casting Equipment: Learn about the tools and equipment used throughout the casting workflow
• Finishing Techniques: Covers important steps involved in taking a casting from the mold to a finished piece
• Illustrated Instruction: Visual references help make technical casting concepts easier to understand
• Practical Workshop Guidance: Useful techniques and considerations for improving consistency and efficiency

Ideal For:

• Jewelry-making students
• Beginning casters
• Professional jewelers and metalsmiths
• Jewelry instructors and training programs
• Casting shops and jewelry studios
• Anyone interested in learning traditional jewelry casting techniques

Whether you're learning lost-wax casting for the first time or looking for a practical reference to keep in your workshop, Centrifugal or Lost Wax Jewelry Casting by Murray Bovin provides valuable information for understanding and refining the jewelry casting process.