Ranieri Sculpture Casting

Need a bronze piece poured or a silicone mold made? Ranieri Sculpture Casting handles the whole lost-wax process under one roof—wax modeling, ceramic shell fabrication, burnout, and kiln casting; they also specialize in plaster piece-mold replication and small-run sand casting. The foundry works in aluminum, bronze, and steel depending on the project specs, so you can get prototypes or finished editions all in one place.

Finding a place that does both master patterns and final pours isn’t easy in the city. They’re tucked in a quiet corner of Long Island City off Vernon Boulevard—27-01 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101—close enough to the N/W train at 46th Ave for anyone commuting from Manhattan or Queens.

Call ahead if you’re bringing a new design; they’ll let you know if tweaks are needed before the pour. (718) 752-0167 is the line to ring for quotes or to schedule a drop-off.

Take the E/M to Court Sq, walk ten minutes west, and the map will pinpoint the door. Directions are usually faster than hauling art across the river.