Bronze Casting Cost Calculator
Estimate lost-wax bronze casting costs from sculpture weight, alloy type, complexity, and edition size.
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Foundry cost per casting
$1,396.50
Raw metal cost$225.00
Total materials$337.50
Foundry labor$658.75
Labor hours7.8
Mold cost per cast$130.00
Kiln/furnace energy$37.50
Total edition cost$11,172.00
Retail price (low)$4,190.00
Retail price (high)$6,983.00
Alloy NameSilicon Bronze
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter finished weight (lbs), select bronze alloy, and set complexity (1=simple, 2=moderate, 3=fine detail).
- Enter edition size -- larger editions reduce per-casting cost through amortized mold expense.
- Review foundry cost per casting, raw metal cost, materials cost, and labor.
- Add artist profit margin to foundry + materials cost to establish your per-sculpture sale price.
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