The Art of Making Medals provides practical, first-hand insights from contemporary artists into the fascinating world of medallic sculpture. The book explores a wide range of traditional and modern sculpting, casting, and die-striking techniques via step-by-step demonstrations and essays. Each chapter was contributed by a member of the American Medallic Sculpture Association and documents the creation of an original medal from start to finish.

Topics covered include . . .

• clay modeling
• plaster molding and casting
• working with fusible alloys
• die engraving
• bronze casting
• 3D printing
• and much more!