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)
6. casting (process)

Narrower term/s

• centrifugal casting
• dhokra (casting technique)

Anotations

Scope note:

A method of casting metal or glass in a mold, the cavity of which, or the positive of the form to be made, is formed with wax which is then melted or burned off, and displaced by molten metal or glass.