From Living Grasshopper to Bronze: Experimental Casting

More Videos you may Like --Casting the Elk: https://youtu.be/TmhIlHdp0gA This was a challenge to see if I could take I living insect and do a lost organics burnout method to make a bronze grasshopper. Most of the time I do lost wax casting which has a science to it, but when ever I do lost organics there is always trial and error. This is the first time I have ever seen anyone do lost insect casting. I am amazed at the result For those wondering how the grasshoppers were un alived, they were put in the freezer. since they are cold blooded they feel no pain. Its how they die every winter. for investment I use ultra vest from Rio Grande Jewelry supply. its never let me down.