Chicago Crucible LLC

Chicago Crucible LLC is an artist foundry specializing in fine-art casting services and capable of accommodating any project from delicate hand held to monumental scale works. Located in Chicago's Central Park Arts Building and now with expanded capabilities in Hamilton, Michigan, we provide individualized project development to ensure client satisfaction while delivering a high-quality product. From concept generation to the finishing seal, Chicago Crucible offers a full range of art and designer object casting services.

Owned and operated by artist Lloyd Mandelbaum, Chicago Crucible couples technical proficiency with an artist's care and attention to detail seldom realized in a foundry setting. The result is visually striking cast sculpture, professionally executed. Our mission is to furnish the highest quality bronze, aluminum, and iron art casting services tailored to our clientele's distinct needs. Chicago Crucible specializes in lost wax ceramic shell investment casting and offers expertise in every step of the foundry process as well as other artistic services. We look forward to working with you.