DELICATE ART: Following the process of lost wax casting includes exploring the technique to produce stunning metal pieces. A glimpse behind-the-scenes of this method in the custom steel casting foundry provides an insight into the complexity of the process, and how an ancient method can be translated into a modern art form.
In a traditional foundry, experienced artists start by creating an intricate model of the piece from wax. This steel casting wax model is then surrounded by ceramic, forming a mold; heat is applied to remove the wax and a cavity in the shape of the model remains. Molten metal is poured into the mold, which is the shape of the article in reverse, replacing the wax and holding its fine details.
It also requires skill and precision to millennia-old techniques to breathe life in ancient craftsmanship through lost wax casting. It's easy to muck up along the way, and one wrong move can ruin the whole piece, capturing none of the essence of the model. At Runpeng Precision Hardware, skilled craftsmen have honed in on this art form turning the process into unique metal masterpieces that embody the beauty and intricacy of steel casting products like lost wax casting.
When striving for new and unique metal shapes, the lost wax process is the only way to cast. The versatility of this method also enables the creation of virtually any shape or design, whether it is fine jewelry or intricate sculpture. The lost wax process is Runpeng Precision Hardware’s specialty, and they work closely with each client to design and produce custom metal pieces that bring their ideas to life.
With lost wax carving revealed in a contemporary foundry, the craftsmen of Runpeng Precision Hardware bring together ancient technique and state of the art technology to produce beautiful metal objects. Equipped with the latest technology and a highly skilled workforce, the foundry is capable of creating intricate and stunning metalwork, that really demonstrates the wash then process.