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Frequently Asked Questions
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An original pattern is produced and a mould is
made around it. We use this mould to make wax copies of the original design.
These waxes are then encased in a special plaster-like substance. Once this
plaster has set, the wax can be melted out, producing a cavity. The cavity is
then filled with molten metal, which solidifies to create the casting.
The term lost wax refers to the fact that
the wax is lost from the plaster mould, when it is melted out.
Similarly, after pouring the molten bronze, the casting is found
in the mould. [and hence, the term foundry].
Yes. If you have a three-dimensional pattern to
work from (a doorknob, for example) then we can make an exact replica.
We also have a skilled team of modellers, who are frequently asked to work from
paper designs, photos or even just a description. Our researchers can uncover
designs from any era and our designers can produce designs that are complementary
to any style.
Yes, by all means. We can produce any number,
from one to many thousands.
No. We realise that if you care enough about an
item to ask us to copy it, then it must be valuable to you. We will treat it
with the utmost care and respect.
Yes but they will be slightly smaller, by
5% at most.
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