Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. forming (physical activity)

Anotations

Scope note:

The technique of making an exact facsimile of a model, sometimes a wax model but often an actual article of which reproductions are sought, by depositing a thin layer of a metal, such as copper or silver, by means of an electric current.