Tannins and human health: a review. Chung KT, Wong TY, Wei CI, Huang YW, Lin Y. Department of Microbiology and Molecular Cell Sciences, University of Memphis, TN 38152, USA. Tannins (commonly referred to as tannic acid) are water-soluble polyphenols that are present in many plant foods.
How to Cast Jewelry. Jewelry casting is a process of making jewelry pieces that involves the pouring of liquid metal alloy into a mold. It is usually referred to as lost-wax casting because the casting mold is created using a wax model that is melted away to leave a hollow chamber in the middle of the mold.
Introduction. Investment casting is also known as the lost wax process. This process is one of the oldest manufacturing processes. The Egyptians used it in the time of the Pharaohs to make gold jewelry (hence the name Investment) some 5,000 years ago.Intricate shapes can be made with high accuracy.nvestment casting is also known as the lost wax process. This process is one of the oldest manufacturing processes. The Egyptians used it in the time of the Pharaohs to make gold jewelry (hence the name Investment) some 5,000 years ago. Intricate shapes can be made with high accuracy.