[Jewelry making - Article 00165] - Re: [Orchid] Sand Casting Advice

[ben]

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    I'm you......several years removed. 

    Skip sand and stay with lost wax. 

    Skip bronze and go directly to silver. Silver is easier and more
    rewarding. I know it costs a lot but for learning you can recast the
    metal several times as you learn the various lessons. 

    I wasted a lot of time with sand and bronze and remember the anxiety
    as I cast my first silver pieces in a flask. 

    Also, even if you do stick with the sand, carve wax. It is superior
    to wood in so many ways. It will form the impression in the sand as
    does the wood but the carve ability is far superior. 

My 2 cents
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