[Jewelry making - Article 00123] - Re: [Orchid] Investment

[coralnut]

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    Linda, You bring up a good point. I suggest holding the flask for a
    while until the button has lost its reddness before quenching or
    even a bit longer....the metal is still contracting and pulling metal
    from the button anyway.  The investment will break down even if just
    warm. Then, as Linda says, thrust it into the water (doesn't have to
    be cold...just cool), and keep it completely under water until it
    stops gurggling.  I find this creates a very small amount (if any)
    steam and minimizes the possibility of particles wafting up.  I also
    wear a full plastic face mask and that keeps the steam from hitting
    me in the face and breathing it in. 

    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry! dcdietz AT attbi.com


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