I have been metal casting with aluminum, bronze and iron. the photos are from an iron pour that I participated in 2019.

 

styrofoam pattern for casting.

styrofoam pattern for casting.

the sand mold.

the sand mold.

removing the styrofoam pattern from the mold. the sand mold is rigid allowing the styrofoam to be removed.

removing the styrofoam pattern from the mold. the sand mold is rigid allowing the styrofoam to be removed.

another styrofoam pattern.

another styrofoam pattern.

molds waiting to be filled with molten iron.

molds waiting to be filled with molten iron.

the iron pour.

the iron pour.

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de-molded castings.

de-molded castings.

ready for brazing.

ready for brazing.

every one is standing and waving hello.

every one is standing and waving hello.

hello, friend. one of four in a series.

hello, friend. one of four in a series.