First evidence of lost-wax casting for silver in Bronze Age Western Europe uncovered

In a recent study, Dr. Linda Boutoille uncovered the first evidence of lost-wax casting of silver objects in Bronze Age Iberia and, to date, Western Europe. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
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Metalworking in bronze age China : the lost-wax process / Peng Peng

What is lost-wax casting? -- Metalworking in Bronze age China -- Was lost-wax casting used in Bronze age China? -- Further confirmed lost-wax castings I: the Xiasi Jin -- Further confirmed lost-wax ...
Ancient Origins

Silver Bracelet Discovery Rewrites Bronze Age Metalworking History

Dr. Linda Boutoille from Queens University Belfast conducted a meticulous examination of the bracelet using a high-resolution digital microscope, magnifying its surface up to 220 times. What she ...
Quad-City Times

Waxing artistic: Jewelry maker uses historic process to create designs

When Vahan “George” Bedeian creates jewelry using a lost-wax casting process, he knows he’s continuing a practice used by artists for thousands of years. Certainly the equipment he uses has enjoyed ...