[Jewelry making - Article 00043] - Re: [Orchid] Lost wax casting - wax - silver weight ratio

[Steve Ramsdell]

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    The weight of the wax may vary and cause you to miscalculate.  It is
    easier to use displacement.  It works for all metals.  Use a graduated
    cylinder or a narrow glass. Fill it half way to top.  Submerge the
    wax.  I attach the wax to a thin wire and sink it.  Mark where the new
    level of the water is. Pull out the wax.  Add the metal you want to
    use until you match the line. Don't forget to add some for the sprue
    and button.  Always works for me. Steve Ramsdell  

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