Casting for Crafters

by Browning, Marie; Baskett, Mickey

• ISBN13: 9781402751936
• ISBN10: 1402751931
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Using a variety of versatile materials and fun techniques, you can cast an array of fabulous projects in molds. Create one-of-a-kind etched coasters, frames embedded with embellishments, garden accents, jewelry featuring faux stones, etched coasters, and more. Enjoy this contemporary take on a classic art. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Casting	p. 8
Supplies & Mold-Making Techniques	p. 11
Choosing a Mold	p. 12
Creating a Master	p. 16
Making a Mold from Polymer Clay	p. 17
Making a Sand Cast Mold	p. 18
Making a Rubber Mold	p. 20
Clear Casting: Techniques & Projects	p. 22
Polyester Resin Casting	p. 26
Vintage Pen Holder	p. 30
Tea Time Recipe Holder	p. 31
Memory Bricks	p. 32
Memories Paperweight	p. 34
Fish Paperweight	p. 35
Epoxy Resin Casting	p. 36
Puddle Beads	p. 38
Making Faux Gems	p. 40
Frosted "Glass" Pendants	p. 42
"Glass Bead" Necklace	p. 43
Faux Amber Pendants	p. 44
"Amber" Heart Pendant & "Amber" Bracelet	p. 45
Faux Dichroic Pendants	p. 46
Oval "Dichroic" Pendant	p. 46
Faux Dichroic Bracelets	p. 48
Shell Necklace	p. 49
Marbled Granite Knobs	p. 50
Marbled Granite Coasters	p. 51
"Jade" Coasters	p. 52
"Jade" Cabinet Knobs	p. 54
"Jade" Switchplate	p. 55
Collection Casting	p. 56
Pale Pebble Collection	p. 58
Seashell Collection	p. 62
Sea Glass Collection	p. 68
Cast Mat Frames	p. 74
Military Hat Badge Collection Frame	p. 75
Tuscan Olive Garden Frame	p. 76
Seashell Frame	p. 78
Asian Orchid Frame	p. 79
Vintage Penny Frame	p. 80
Daisy Photo Frame	p. 81
Plaster Casting: Techniques & Projects	p. 83
Floral Table Accessories	p. 90
Picture Bow	p. 92
Bow Wall Ornament	p. 93
Lace Angel	p. 95
Rusted Gargoyle Vase	p. 96
Silver Claddagh Box	p. 97
Celtic Knot Frame	p. 98
Fruit Plaque	p. 98
Sidewalk Chalk	p. 100
Mosaic Mirror Frame	p. 101
Inspiration Plaque	p. 102
Frog Plaque	p. 102
Cement Casting: Techniques & Projects	p. 105
Garden Edgers	p. 110
Grape Stepping Stones	p. 111
Pebble Mosaic Stepping Stones	p. 112
Planter Feet	p. 113
Saying Stones	p. 114
Hypertufa Casting: Techniques & Projects	p. 115
Hypertufa Trough	p. 120
Fossil Fern Birdbath	p. 122
Fossil Leaf Fountain	p. 124
Metric Conversion Chart	p. 126
Index	p. 127
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