Cast Brass Door Number. Lost Foam Casting

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Cast Brass Door Number. Lost Foam Casting

Cast Brass Door Number. Lost foam casting

The plastic door number on my flat door was damaged, so I decided to make a new one. I will make it of brass using lost foam casting technology.

Making a Mold

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Cutting a polystyrene foam pattern and making a mold

Melting and Pouring

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Melting and pouring brass. After this step it's time to open a flask.

Cutting and Sanding

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After I cut several pieces and sand the number, it is ready to be put on the flat door.