Making a Copper Maple Leaf for Canada Day
by DuralM in Workshop > Molds & Casting
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Making a Copper Maple Leaf for Canada Day
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For a long time I wanted to try to make national symbols of different countries using various metals. This time it'll be a copper Maple Leaf.
First Casting Attempt
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First time I tried to make a plaque as usual using a drag and a cope. Before this time I didn't cast anything big using copper. I found out that it wasn't as liquid as other metals. Therefore, the first attempt was failed.
Pouring Right on a Foam Pattern
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This time I've decided to pour copper right on a foam pattern and it worked well.
Finishing
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After brushing a Maple Leaf is shining and looks really nice.