[Jewelry making - Article 00008] - Re: [Orchid] Casting Problems

[Robert Hood]

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    You may be using too much flux. I started out with a torch but
    switched to a melting furnace. I use a lot of flux also but I play
    with the molten metal before casting to remove as much of the flux
    as possible. Use a graphite rod to puch the flux off to the side of
    the metal surface and try to dip it out of the melt with the end of
    the rod just before casting. Robert Hood 


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