Arcosanti metal studio produces approximately 40,000 Soleri wind bells each year. The metal casting is done in the morning and can often be observed by visitors on the 10 and 11 o'clock tours.
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Sand moldings are brought out to the butterfly-canopied slab where the molten bronze will fill their cavities.
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The equipment under the foundry apse is used to prepare the sand moldings.
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Posted by sue on January 13, 2006 10:14:37 AM MST