HistoriFigs

Custom (Metal) Casting Services

We at HistoriFigs strive to offer lead-free pewter casting services of the highest quality.

Our casting shop can provide:

	Mold making services
	Metal casting services

Additionally, we work with a number of very fine sculptors; as such we can offer sculpting services for your projects. Since our sculptors are independent, each job will need to be quoted individually. Please write for further details.

Our Mold Making and Casting Process

The Master Figurine

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Our process starts with an original figurine. These are commonly known as “Greens”, but the original or masters may well be some other color. The term “green” comes from a commonly used sculpting material known as Green Stuff, an epoxy putty which will withstand the temperatures and pressure of vulcanization process. Masters need not be made using “Green Stuff”, but many are.

The Master or Pattern Mold

From the Master figurine, we produce a Pattern Mold. A Pattern Mold is used to produce metal pattern figures, which in turn are used to create a Production Mold. Please note, that it is possible that your Master Figurine will be damaged or destroyed during the mold making process. Once a Pattern Mold has been created, the original Master Figurine is no longer needed; as such a damaged or destroyed original Master figure is not quite so alarming.

The Metal Pattern Figures

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Once cast, the Metal Pattern Figures are cleaned and prepared for use in the creation of a Production Mold. We take great care in the production and preparation of these pattern figures; your production castings are only as good as your pattern figures, so better patterns make better production figures. Good quality metal patterns can be used to make many production molds, as such your creations will be able to remain in production for many years.

The Production Mold

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The number of Production Molds required will be dictated by the size of the request production run. Production runs consisting of fewer than 500 figures/pieces should not require more than a single Production Mold. Each job is analyzed individually and we will make recommendations for your specific needs. A typical Production Mold for 28mm figures will contain 8 to 10 cavities (on average).

The Casting Process

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Once the Production Molds are complete, we move on to the Casting process. Castings will be produced and prepared for delivery.

Mold Making and Casting Prices

Pattern Molds

A full 9" Pattern Mold is $90

A full 12" Pattern Mold is $125

These prices include the casting and preparation the required number of metal patterns for your Production Mold making needs. Allowing us to combine your project with another may allow for savings on the per mold cavity price. Prices for shared molds will be quoted based upon the percentage of mold space used by your project.

Production Molds

A full 9" Production Mold is $55

A full 12" Production Mold is $75

The number of Production Molds required varies by the job. We will give you an estimate for each job. Allowing us to combine your project with another may allow for savings on the Production Mold price. Prices for shared molds will be quoted based upon the percentage of mold space used by your project.

Casting Costs

Your casting costs depend on the final weight of the metal miniature per piece, and the price of metal per pound at the time of production. We can provide you with an estimate based on your projects description and adjust the price after the metal patterns are cast and a yield per pound of metal has been determined.

Rates and Fees for Miscellaneous Work

If circumstances arise that are not that are not covered by our standard rates and fees we will quote you either a fixed fee or an hourly rate.

Miscellaneous "Stuff"

	At this time we do not require a minimum order size
	All castings are created from quality Lead-Free Pewter alloys.
	Pattern Molds will remain the property of HistoriFigs (other arrangements can be made upon request).
	Pattern figures cast from Pattern Molds are the property of the customer.
	Pattern figures cast from Pattern Molds are the property of the customer.
	You may request at any time to have your Pattern Mold (or mold cavities) destroyed.
	Production Mold prices quoted are for the production of vulcanized organic black rubber molds. If silicone molds are preferred, they are available for additional cost – please write for further details.
	Prices do not include shipping and handling.

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