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Chapter 0 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Materials
How to Make IRC
Gary Overman's Charity Wax Recipes
Chapter 2 - Tools
Wax Injector
Vacuum Caster & De-bubbler
One Touch, variable heat gun
A Spin casting centrifuge.
A Reil Type Propane Burner.
A Tumble Mixer for Dry Components.
A Poor Man's Engraver Ball.
A Wax Warmer.
A Homemade Sand Muller.
Chapter 3 - RTV Molds
     Example 1: Split Mold
Chapter 3A - Alginate Molds
     Example 1: Clasping Hands
Chapter 4 - Plaster Molds
     Example 1: Fish Mold
Chapter 5 - Latex Molds
     Example 1: A Latex Glove Mold
Chapter 6 - Vinyl Molds
Chapter 7 - Silicone Caulk Molds
Last Update (9 APR 2007)
     Example 1: A Glove Mold
Chapter 8 - Slip Casting
Chapter 8A - Steam Casting
Chapter 9 - Misc. Notes
Chapter 10 - The Hall of Shame
Appendix A - Definitions
Appendix B - Suppliers
Appendix C - Credits
Appendix D - Resources
     Example 1: Casting & Mold FAQ
Chapter 2 - Tools

     As with any type of profession or hobby there are a number of tools involved that will make your job easier. This chapter is dedicated to those tools that will make your job of creating masters, molds and casting easier. It will be by no means all inclusive but it is intended to get you a feeling of what is needed and what you may have at your disposal.

     Rather than listing tools you can buy or need, the primary goal of this chapter will be to deliver to you plans or examples of how to make tools. You may either navigate by the menu on the left or click any of the links below.

     Wax Injector - By Alan Lewis
     Vacuum Caster and De-Bubbler - By
     Variable output, one touch Heat Gun - By Gary Overman
     A Spin Casting Centrifuge - By Gary Overman
     A Ron Reil Type Burner - By Gary Overman
     A Tumble Mixer for Dry Components - By Gary Overman
     A Poor Man's Engraver Ball - By Gary Overman