Technique library
CAST, CARVE and FINISH are editorial stages—not universal instructions. Each field guide explains vocabulary, decisions, sources and a firm safety boundary.
Stage 01 · CAST
A source-led orientation to patterns, wax positives, molds, metal casting and the many finishing decisions that follow.
Casting replaces a prepared void with metal. The exact sequence changes with the alloy, scale, foundry and chosen method, so this guide describes decisions rather than giving operating instructions.
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Stage 02 · CARVE
How relief, line and texture emerge through carving, chasing, engraving and careful tool control.
“Carving” is used here as a broad editorial doorway. Stone carving removes material; engraving cuts lines; chasing refines or textures metal without describing every culture or workshop as if it used the same method.
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Stage 03 · FINISH
Surface color, sheen, patina and coatings as deliberate parts of an object’s design and maintenance plan.
A finish changes how form is read and how an object meets its environment. It may reveal tool marks, soften reflections, introduce color or make routine care more manageable.
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