How To Make Professional Molds And Castings: From Plaster To Plastics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258470937)

""How To Make Professional Molds And Castings: From Plaster To Plastics"" by Ralph Travers is a comprehensive guide to creating molds and castings for a variety of applications. The book provides step-by-step instructions for creating molds using materials such as plaster, silicone, and rubber, and covers techniques for casting materials including plastic, metal, and concrete.The book begins with an introduction to the materials and tools needed for mold making and casting, and provides tips for selecting the right materials for a particular project. It then covers the basics of mold making, including creating a mold box, preparing the mold surface, and pouring the mold material.The book then moves on to casting techniques, including preparing the casting material, pouring the material into the mold, and finishing the casting. It covers a variety of casting materials, including plastic, metal, and concrete, and provides tips for achieving professional-looking results.Throughout the book, Travers provides detailed illustrations and photographs to help readers understand each step of the process. The book also includes troubleshooting tips for common problems that may arise during mold making and casting.Overall, ""How To Make Professional Molds And Castings: From Plaster To Plastics"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating molds and castings for artistic, industrial, or other purposes. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced mold maker, this book provides the information you need to create high-quality molds and castings with confidence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ralph Travers
ISBN-10: 1258470934
ISBN-13: 9781258470937
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2012
Pages: 358
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d