Practice question · Numerical answer
How many main steps does the lost-wax process take, as set out in this lesson?
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- From modelling to finishing.
- Seven, from the model through to chasing and patination.
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7 (answers within ±1 count)
Why
Seven, from modelling the figure through to chasing and patinating the finished cast. The number matters less than the order: the wax must be exactly as thick as the metal will be, because that layer is what the bronze replaces.
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