Lost-Wax Casting: The Timeless Method Behind Art & Jewellery Masterpieces
The Ancient Origins of the “Lost-Wax” Casting Method Investment casting, also known as the “lost-wax” method (French: cire perdue), is one of the most ancient techniques for artistic metal casting. This method emerged over 5,000 to 6,000 years ago and was likely invented independently in different regions. Archaeological findings show that by the 4th millennium…