OK, I've searched all over the internet, MeFi and tons of blogs. I've learned a lot, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I want to carve a simple ring design for my girlfriend, out of jewelers wax, then send it to a professional silversmith and have it cast. Now I could do it myself, but I neither have the space nor the equipment to do it properly. So yes I have seen and read just about every tutorial about DIY casting. So...anyone out there know where I could find an actual silversmith, only found one, they want a minimum of 25 pieces....
posted by tropikal on Oct 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Is there a down and dirty way to determine my suit measurements without going to see a tailor or using anything other than a normal tape measure? [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist on Sep 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Casting calls for hired goons? Counter-intuitively, I may have a 'look' for movies/TV. Do I? If so, what do I do with it? [more inside]
posted by anti social order on May 15, 2009 - 10 answers

MeFi Chef Brigade: Anyone out there know anything about cast sugar (sometimes called poured sugar or sugar glass)? I'm experimenting with some historical cast sugar recipes, but could use some advice..... [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Feb 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to stream my desktop on popular sites such as Justin.tv. However I'm on a Mac. What software do I need? [more inside]
posted by spinko on Jan 14, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm making a short film in Boston that requires two leads -- a man and a woman -- in their mid-20s who can dance ballroom. Where should I post a casting notice? [more inside]
posted by pxe2000 on Sep 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Moving company overseas, any software to help with online communication like Video & live Screen casting for online meetings. [more inside]
posted by spinko on Jun 9, 2008 - 4 answers

MeFi actors/casting directors/people who have been extras before... any tips for what I should do at an "extras casting call"? [more inside]
posted by paperlanterns on Feb 21, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm trying to host an open casting call for actors/models in NYC. Any ideas for somewhere professional, yet cheap or free? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Aug 6, 2007 - 2 answers

Narrative/fiction movies with unexpected elements of "reality" or fourth wall breaking or other interesting metaness? Illustrative examples inside (without spoilers): Sling Blade, Bamboozled, Shortbus, Timecode, South Park, etc. [more inside]
posted by lorimer on May 3, 2007 - 77 answers

I have a small but detailed necklace pendant of the buddha cast in silver. How and where can I get an exact replica cast in 24k gold or platinum in NYC? [more inside]
posted by milarepa on Aug 24, 2006 - 4 answers

Where could I post a casting call for an online web contest that involves dancing? [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Aug 9, 2006 - 2 answers

How do you make a mold for lost-wax casting? [more inside]
posted by Vidiot on Aug 8, 2005 - 3 answers

How does one become a casting director? It doesn't seem like there would be classes in film school on becoming a casting director, so I'm curious as to what professional course one would take to attain this position. I have quite an eye for placing actors in roles that have yet to be cast, but I'm sure that's not all it takes. Is it all just nepotism and luck?
posted by bjork24 on Mar 2, 2005 - 4 answers

[Filmfilter] Why are some people listed with their character's names and others not in film opening credits? [MI] [more inside]
posted by googly on Dec 16, 2004 - 14 answers

Has anyone here ever done small-scale plastic (specifically polycarbonate) casting/fabrication at home? What are some good resources for getting started?
posted by casarkos on Nov 11, 2004 - 8 answers