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Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition - Tim McCreight

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Casting is a technique almost as old as metalworking itself, invented and improved in diverse cultures around the world. This practical volume has become a classic since it was first published in 1986. It has established itself as a reliable text in the field, earning three revisions, including the latest incarnation, now in color.

Practical Casting has set the standard for clear explanations and descriptive illustrations that bring complex techniques within the reach of hobbyists and metalsmiths at any level. Early chapters describe lost wax centrifugal casting then following chapters cover direct methods, moldmaking, foundry casting and more.

  • 160 pages
  • 6" x 9" (15 x 23 cm)
  • 200+ color illustrations
  • Plastic laminate cover
  • Concealed wire binding
  • ISBN 978-0-9615984-5-7
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

I’ve been casting for years and still learned something new from the 1986 classic’s updated sections. The revised edition keeps the step-by-step clarity that made the original so useful, and the studio-reference format means I keep it right on my bench instead of the shelf.

Ellie O. ★★★★★

I was surprised how clearly the revised edition explains lost-wax and sand casting together—it finally connects techniques I’d only read about separately. The diagrams are much easier to follow than the old black-and-white versions, which really helps when you’re setting up your first mold.

Timothy ★★★★★

The revised edition fixed the one thing I hated about the old printing — the photos are actually sharp enough to see the sprue details now. I keep it on the bench and reach for it constantly when a flask or burnout question comes up. Easily the most dog-eared book in my studio.