Metal casting is an ancient method that has been practiced for thousands of years. There have been a lot of different purposes and uses for metal casting, from making art and jewelry, creating religious items, and even making practical devices. In recent years, this form of metal working has enjoyed a surge in popularity, and metal casting is becoming a more common technique.
Art
Metal casting for art has been practiced for thousands and thousands of years, starting in Ancient Egypt, Meso America and Egypt as far back as in 2000 BC. The metal casting technique for creating art, such as statues and sculptures, is called "Lost Wax Casting." This process is especially common for working with bronze.
Jewelry
For metal casting to make jewelry, the emphasis should be on delicacy and attractiveness. This form of metal casting utilizes a small machine, but it still involves a lot of detailed fine handcrafting and handmade work. Jewelry that is made out of metal casting often ends up being extremely fragile and should be dealt with with extreme care, as it is prone to breaking very easily.
Sand Casting
Sand casting is a form of metal casting. Sand casting is for making big metal parts, such as iron, aluminum, brass or bronze. This process involves molten metal being poured into mold cavities constructed out of sand. There are a few different types of sand casting, such as no bake molds, green sand and the cold box.
Iron Casting
Iron casting is another common variation of metal casting. Iron casting are, generally speaking, products that are constructed out of melted iron molecules. Casting iron is usually used for making large structural objects and pieces (and sometimes even smaller items) for in and around homes. It is an easy and time effective technique.
Brass Casting
Brass casting is a form of metal casting that entails using brass as the molten metal. Brass casting is very popular because it can yield some very gorgeous results. It is most commonly used for making items as diverse as trumpets and coins. It is a very common technique used for making different musical instruments.
