[Jewelry making - Article 00198] - Re: [Orchid] Need Lots of Advise

[Greg DeMark]

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Dale,

    When I get a new crucible I generally charge it while I have it in a
    crucible handle. This way I can turn it from side to side while I am
    heating it and adding borax into it so I get coverage over a larger
    area. 

    After I have the crucible fairly well charged I then place it in my
    casting machine for use. The first 5 or 10 times I cast with it I
    will use a very small pinch of Borax on the molten metal. I generally
    use my flask tongs to rock the crucible a little before casting. 

    After 5 or 10 castings I only use additional Borax when I see that
    my melted metal needs a little cleaning but this is very rarely. 

    In time there will be a little buildup over a larger area of your
    crucible. 

    Although some people love the Graphite Crucibles I have always used
    the ceramic ones and wouldn't consider changing since I have had such
    good results with them. 

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: http://www.demarkjewelry.com
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