MDF 0 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 These days are too hot to forge blades so I enjoy working with the bronze The wax model was done by my friend of mine. Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 75 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Very cool Marco your friend does nice work, that would make a great sword pommel Link to post Share on other sites
jipp 0 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 thats way cool. chris. Link to post Share on other sites
MDF 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Very cool Marco your friend does nice work, that would make a great sword pommel Sam, yes it was designed to sword pommel, but the beak is too sharp and dangerous, a real killer for the hand. Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck C 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 that is sooo cool ,could you show how you did the casting Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Stagmer 1 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) GJ my freind. The boys and I did something similar a few months back and did a little youtube video. Love the eagle! Keep up the great work my friend. Edited July 24, 2009 by Matt Stagmer Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Maresca 0 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 That eagle looks great. It's impressive how the casting kept the wax details. Link to post Share on other sites
MDF 0 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks guys that is sooo cool ,could you show how you did the casting Chuck, this is my way: I made a collection of photos of the main operations (I do not have all the operations of the same model and some photos and equipment are old). 1. I use different waxes and small homemade tools. 2nd the model is ready 3rd I apply the wax sprue 4th the model on the mold cap 5th homemade stainless steel mold 6th preparation of the investment, I use the vacuum machine for degassed investment 7th the mold is ready 8th the mold after wax off 9th mold burning, I use a kaowool gas forge...very simply 10th bronze in the crucible 11th the coal forge (homemade ) in this picture is under construction 12th the molds on, it is powerful! 13th The cast bronze 14th bronze is cold, I use the vacuum machine for small details wax (of course, is homemade ) 15th Now put the mold in cold water and clean the investment 16th the model just removed from the investment 17th cutting the sprue and clean with fine wire wool 18th put in the liver of sulfur for a dark patina 19th Clean with 0000 wire wool and oil for an antique look. I am sorry if my description is brief, but my English is limited Hope you understand. Link to post Share on other sites
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