[Jewelry making - Article 00442] - Re: [Orchid] Guestimating wax to silver weight

[Ken Sanders]

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    DeDe, the specific gravity of wax is about 1.0, the specific gravity
    of sterling silver is 10.36... 

    Multiply the weight of wax to SG. of silver and you get the weight
    in silver. 

    wax-2.5g x 10.36 = 25.9g 

Best Wishes!
Ken Sanders
http://www.sandersjewelry.com

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