--- product_id: 3507815 title: "Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition" price: "AED 170" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3507815-practical-casting-a-studio-reference-revised-edition store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Step-by-step process charts Comprehensive casting guide Precise metal melting temps Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition **Price:** AED 170 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Cast your creativity with confidence — the ultimate studio reference! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition - **How much does it cost?** AED 170 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3507815-practical-casting-a-studio-reference-revised-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stepwise Studio Workflow:** Clear, illustrated steps from model creation to final casting for flawless results. - • **Trusted by Metal Artists:** Highly rated with 4.7 stars and praised for making casting approachable and rewarding. - • **OCD-Friendly Organization:** Includes chapter tabs for neat, efficient referencing during your creative flow. - • **Precision Temperature Control:** Charts and tips to hit the perfect metal melting point every time. - • **Master the Art of Metal Casting:** Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions that turn complexity into confidence. ## Overview Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition by Tim McCreight is a highly rated, detailed guidebook for metal casting enthusiasts and professionals. It offers clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, temperature charts for various metals, and practical tips to master the casting process. This revised edition is perfect for both beginners and experienced metal artists seeking precision and clarity in their craft. ## Description desertcart.com: Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition: 9780961598457: Tim McCreight, Tim McCreight, Tim McCreight: Musical Instruments Review: Detailed, easy-to-follow, awesome! - I bought this book as a required text for my first metal-casting class, and it is worth every penny! McCreight's "Complete Metal Smith," which I bought for a prior metal arts course, offers a terrific overview of the casting process, but this book really gets into the details and step-by-step processes for creating a model, proper investing, even how to tell if your metal is the right temperature for optimum casting. His illustrations are very clear and easy to follow; he offers charts for the melting temperatures of different metals; and each chapter is broken down to really spell out what's going on in each step of the casting process. McCreight manages to make a process that can seem overwhelming at first, totally approachable. I also love that it comes with a sheet of tabs to label each chapter - clearly he knows some metal artists are very OCD about these things :) Review: Informative - Informative book. Easy to follow and understand. I felt confident in trying the processes. A great value for the price! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #227,884 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #264 in Instrument Cables | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 204 Reviews | ## Images ![Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81baiMLQxDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed, easy-to-follow, awesome! *by E***N on September 2, 2010* I bought this book as a required text for my first metal-casting class, and it is worth every penny! McCreight's "Complete Metal Smith," which I bought for a prior metal arts course, offers a terrific overview of the casting process, but this book really gets into the details and step-by-step processes for creating a model, proper investing, even how to tell if your metal is the right temperature for optimum casting. His illustrations are very clear and easy to follow; he offers charts for the melting temperatures of different metals; and each chapter is broken down to really spell out what's going on in each step of the casting process. McCreight manages to make a process that can seem overwhelming at first, totally approachable. I also love that it comes with a sheet of tabs to label each chapter - clearly he knows some metal artists are very OCD about these things :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative *by M***R on October 3, 2024* Informative book. Easy to follow and understand. I felt confident in trying the processes. A great value for the price! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book -- extremely thorough and detailed. *by R***T on May 24, 2016* I know video tutorials, etc. are available on the internet, but I find having a book in front of me one of the best ways for me to learn. Mr. McCreight clearly knows his stuff. I make jewelry but have never done any casting. My husband bought me this book for Christmas and I found it extremely detailed and useful for a beginner. I think more advanced practitioners would find this book useful as well. Mr. McCreight has another book as well called "The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook" which I also received for Christmas and this book is similarly well-done. The one caveat to my reviews -- I have not practiced most of the techniques yet in either book because I just haven't had time -- but I feel like the instructions are thorough enough I would feel pretty confident taking them on. ## Frequently Bought Together - Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition - Lost-Wax Casting: Old, New, and Inexpensive Methods - Metalsmith Society’s Guide to Jewelry Making: Tips, Techniques & Tutorials For Soldering Silver, Stonesetting & Beyond --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3507815-practical-casting-a-studio-reference-revised-edition](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3507815-practical-casting-a-studio-reference-revised-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*