CAST MEDALLION ?

[muddy123]

can i cast (gold) a medallion or ring ?  if yes : what type of casting machine would i need : the type used by dentists ?  thanks  any books i could read ?  thanks

[Polly]

I heartily recommend Tim McCreight's book, The Complete Metalsmith.  In it, he will tell you everything you need to know about purchasing -- or even creating! -- a casting device. He describes the features that you should look for in high-end equipment that you would find in a manufacturing shop, as well as inexpensive methods such as  sand casting and cuttlefish casting.  He also explains all the basics of what alloys to use when casting.