Question: Casting metal figures?

[CyberAlien312]

Hi, I have recently sculpted a figure and I want to make multiple versions of it. I thought about casting it in metal, but I have no experience in that area whatsoever. Could someone tell me how (and if it's possible) to cast metal figures? Or if it's possible to let the figure be cast by some company?
Cheers!

[Dewbakuk]

What country are you in? There are many companies that will do  your casting for you. While it is possible to cast metal figures at home (go take a look at the Prince August site as that's what the company is based on) I wouldn't particularly recommend it. That being said, having a mould made isn't exactly cheap.
Unless you are after a lot of figures it would probably be cheaper to do resin castings, which is easy to do at home, but the moulds can be tricky on something without a flat side.

[CyberAlien312]

What country are you in? There are many companies that will do  your casting for you. While it is possible to cast metal figures at home (go take a look at the Prince August site as that's what the company is based on) I wouldn't particularly recommend it. That being said, having a mould made isn't exactly cheap.
Unless you are after a lot of figures it would probably be cheaper to do resin castings, which is easy to do at home, but the moulds can be tricky on something without a flat side.

I live in the Netherlands. Are there many companies out there that could do casting? What kind of companies should I look for?

[traveller]

One of the best in doing metal 28mm is Griffin Moulds in the UK.

[Dewbakuk]

One of the best in doing metal 28mm is Griffin Moulds in the UK.

They are good, but you pay for it. There's a reason the companies that use them don't use distributors or have very good retailer terms. I don't know about the Netherlands, do they have any miniature manufacturers? If you are only after the one figure a 'local' company might be able to do it, or point you to someone who can

[Slekke]

I also want to make a mault en produce units in white metal.

Anybody has the product we need (and the info ?)

Greatings from Belgium.

[CyberAlien312]

I also want to make a mault en produce units in white metal.

Anybody has the product we need (and the info ?)

Greatings from Belgium.

Are there any casting companies in Belgium? I couldn't find one in the Netherlands, and Belgium is closer than the UK.

[Tobsen77]

Are there any casting companies in Belgium? I couldn't find one in the Netherlands, and Belgium is closer than the UK.

Have you seen my PM?

[Belgian]

Are there any casting companies in Belgium? I couldn't find one in the Netherlands, and Belgium is closer than the UK.

Hi, I'm Belgian and I guess there aren't any metal caster in Belgium as far as I know as it is quite a niche. In  the UK you have Griffin, Prince August and Mouldmaker me thinks.

[CyberAlien312]

Have you seen my PM?

I just have, and I've sent him an e-mail. 

[Mindenbrush]

Hamburger Tactica and I believe Crisis conventions have their own 'limited' edition figure to giveaway at the conventions. Try contacting them and find out how they get theirs done.

[Belgian]

Hamburger Tactica and I believe Crisis conventions have their own 'limited' edition figure to giveaway at the conventions. Try contacting them and find out how they get theirs done.

I believe that the Crisis miniatures are casted by Griffin in the UK.

[cuprum]

Here's an article on the Russian forum, like pouring metal figurines at home. Google Translator to help you.
 The materials used - silicone sealant for construction, gypsum and tin alloy.

 I am my figures are cast in the same manner.

http://www.chen-la.com/articles/casting.html