life-casting

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Scope note
Refers specifically to the reproduction of a once-living form (either plant or animal) that results in a cast characterized by its high realism and fine detail. Life-casts are made by encasing the form in a refractory mold and burning out the form, and are therefore generally solid, though there are some exceptions.
life-casting
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025