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At this stage, the clay model and the mold surrounding it are separated, leaving behind the hollow mold. Founder Mike Noftsger begins the deconstruction by tapping out the center spindle as Suzie Dye and Roger Hohensee brace the mold.

At this stage, the clay model and the mo ...
A cross section of the mold reveals the ...
Once loosened by the mallet, the spindle ...
Skewers which secured the wax model are ...
In the next stage of the model's dismant ...
A fire lit below the mold will loosen th ...
Mike Noftsger goads the flames as Roger ...
Roger Hohensee breaks remaining bits of ...








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