[Jewelry making - Article 00300] - Re: [Orchid] Tattoo Machines

[John AT mlce.net]

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>         If you absolutely MUST cast your frames, I would suggest you
>     look for a local rock/gem/mineral club in your area and ask if any
>     members do lost wax casting. Even if they don't, they will
>     probably know of someone in your area who does. Either way, just
>     reading in this forum about exploding crucibles and asbestos liners
>     proves to me that its just as good an idea to learn about casting
>     from an expert as it is to learn tattooing under a veteran's wing.
>     I hope this helps. 

    I do lost wax casting (ceramic shell) for my wife's work and a
    number of other artists.  I use a process called Ceramic Shell,
    finger print accurate.  I cast in bronze (everdure) but can get
    castings in iron and and the shell is goof for stainless steel if
    you can find an operation willing to cast the shell for you (would
    be stronger than bronze). 

    I am willing to help you our with instruction or shelling your waxes
    (or making your molds and waxes and ultimately giving you the "ready
    to cast", vitrified ceramic shells.  The entire process (from the
    beginning to end) of investment casting is "basically" simple but in
    fact a rather technical in the actual operation.  You might want to
    take a look at  ArtMetal.com and do a search in the casting section
    for information relating to casting.  Great site for this sort of
    thing too.  There are a few book on this subject, but to date, in my
    opinion, all are lacking in up-to-date current technical processes,
    materials and techniques. 

    Quickest way to get a good understanding or this process is to find
    a person doing some sort of metal casting and going to their place
    and look, watch and listen. 

John Dach

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