There are five steps in this process:
1. Place a pattern in sand to create a mold.
2. Incorporate the pattern … See more

In general, we can distinguish between two methods of sand casting; the first one using green sand and the second being the air set method.
These castings are made using sand molds formed fro… See more

There are four main components for making a sand casting mold: base sand, a binder, additives, and a parting compound.
Molding sands, also known as foundry sands, are defined by eight characteristics: refractorine… See more

Clay molds were used in ancient China since the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 to 1046 BC). The famous Houmuwu ding (c. 1300 BC) was made using clay molding.
The Assyrian king Sennacherib (704–681 BC) cast massi… See more

• Casting – Manufacturing process in which a liquid is poured into a mold to solidify
• Veining (metallurgy) – Metallurgical casting defect, common sand casting defect
• Foundry sand testing… See more

• Sand Molding at Hopewell Furnace (18th-19th century techniques) - U.S. National Park Service (YouTube video)
• Different Types of Metal Casting Processes See more