Start of a New Semester! Cuttlefish Casting

Today I had my first metal casting experience!  We carved and poured cuttlefish bone molds which, by the way, smell dreadful when burning.  It was a one-shot process and I am pleased with my results.  Here is my first bronze casting!

 This image is thanks to Lindsay Fortier.

 My burnt up mold and cast piece.

It needs a bit of cleaning and to remove the sprue but I'm fairly happy with it.  It was a fun intro to casting.