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CHICAGOCRUCIBLE
Fine art casting and fabrication
Metal Finishing
After casting the process is only about half done. We offer comprehensive finishing services to bring any casting to completion.
Finishing can include:
- removing mold material from poured castings
- removing sprues and vents
- grinding and chasing the surface with hand and power tools to match the original object's form and texture
- welding where applicable
- drilling and tapping for final display mounting
- metal cleaning including sandblasting, wire brushing, solvent washing
- polishing
- patination with traditional patina chemicals and commercial pre-mixes
- clear and pigmented lacquer sealants
- traditional paste wax sealant
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