[Jewelry making - Article 00403] - Re: [Orchid] Base Metal Casting

[JONLEE]

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Hi Aimee,

    I have cast jewelry sized items using bronze - Rio Grande carries
    about 4-5 different types of bronze casting grain. My favorite is
    "Ancient Bronze" which is Rio Grande product # 706-051 at $8.75 per
    pound (no zinc in this bronze), melts at 1850-1905 F. It also plates
    easily, and takes a good patina. 

    They also carry nickel silver, but that melts higher (2400-2500 F). 

    This infor is from Rio Grande Tools Catalog 2006-2007. 

Jon Steel, Sculptor
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