[Jewelry making - Article 01026] - Re: [Orchid] Wax Model Making

[Robert Powell]

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    Dear Mr Dubiel, It is because of the Orchid group that I decided
    nearly 3 years ago to return to school after my forced retirement. I
    am 57 years of age and learned of the Orchid group soon after its
    entrance into the internet . I would make four recommendations as I
    have learned much from my recent experiences. 

	Get a good chair
	Get a good bench.
	Get a good lighting system

    These items can be purchased used or in case of the bench be made
    for a modest sum. Have some stimulating music to listen to. This is
    important also . 

    Purchase your tools as you need them , do not be afraid to make your
    own or flea market them. Do not scrimp on your flexshaft . Your wax
    pen can be purchased or self made. 

    Learn to cast your work so you can follow up on your efforts. Silicon
    Bronze with the addition of 4 % Silver was what we trained on for two
    semesters ( second & third ). The Silver was added to increase the
    fluidity of the melt and its casting characteristics. 

    The Silicon Bronze was available in the form of 1/8 " X 36 " rods. I
    believe this was from some welding supply company sources. I think it
    came in 20 lb. bundles . I will find out the source so I can share .
    The working characteristics were most similar to 10 K gold ( still
    tougher ). We learned to finish it and set stones in it. Bright
    cutting and Pave is much tougher with it than in gold. It was a real
    pleasure working in 14 K Yellow and White for our fourth semester. 

    You might want to ask traveling sales persons about making some well
    finished Silicon Bronze rings with C Z stones set in. 

    These are a low cost means of showing a line of jewelry . Some sales
    persons let it be known that if you steal the samples, your fingers
    will turn green and you will have committed a felony for little
    profit. 

    We did not try to re melt the Silicon Bronze / Silver alloy. It could
    be used again for larger art metal castings in sand casting . ( I
    hope as that is my intention. ) 

    With all my efforts I would not trade them for siting at the house
    waiting for the world to start. Well come and have fun. 

    This is a community , We support one another . Hanuman makes a good
    mayor. 

ROBB.


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