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Tongling revives ancient 'lost-wax' casting for modern innovation

Updated: Nov 7, 2025 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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A worker carefully selects a wax model in Tongling, Anhui province. [Photo/IC]

In Tongling, Anhui province, the centuries-old lost-wax casting technique, listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage, is finding new life. By blending this traditional craftsmanship with modern design, Tongling artisans are creating exquisite copper artworks and driving the high-quality growth of the city’s bronze culture industry — a shining example of heritage meeting innovation.

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