[Jewelry making - Article 00162] - Re: [Orchid] Preparing pitch bowl

[Michael David Sturlin]

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    As Charles noted in his comments about pitch bowls, I have found that
    the plaster I originally used as a filler in the bottom of my pitch
    bowls did eventually crack and break up after heavy use. I have also
    changed over to using concrete instead. I use a "quikcrete" product
    from the local home and builder's supply center. It is an easy to mix
    fast setting type of cement commonly used for securing fenceposts,
    etc. This works well for me and it adds a bit more weight to the bowl
    which is helpful. 

    I have prepared my bowls by putting them in the oven (on an old
    cookie sheet) to melt the pitch. This is what Valentin reccomends
    and it works well. I set the temperature at 325 degrees (F) for the
    red German pitch. It takes 20 to 30 minutes to melt. Just make sure
    to turn the oven off and allow the bowl to cool completely before
    removing it from the oven. Additional pitch can be built up
    afterwards on the top of the bowl by adding pieces and melting with a
    heatgun.

Michael David Sturlin
www.michaeldavidsturlin.com

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