Cold Casting

"Cold Casting" is a simple technique using fine metal, stone or wood powder (usually -325 mesh) to create objects that duplicate the look and feel of "hot" foundry castings, without the expense and danger of working with molten materials in a foundry. Cold casting Bronze, Copper and Tin are the most popular metals used for this purpose. However, cold casting s also done with porcelain, limestone and marble. These are popular for a stone or ceramic finish, with wood flour being used for a wood effect on furniture and moldings. The cold casting powders are added to a resin binder such as KastEZ or AquaClear resin.