[Jewelry making - Article 00494] - Re: [Orchid] Argentium Casting Job Shop

[Cynthia Eid]

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Hi Troy,

>     Does anyone out there use a caster that is very comfortable with
>     Argentium? I am hearing that Casters must use 100% virgin grain
>     with every batch, as there are some problems using recycled
>     Argentium material. Are others finding this to be the case? 

    I am finding out who can be publicly recommended for casting
    Argentium Silver. Meantime, I will say that my understanding is that
    each caster needs to experiment to find what ratio of recycled
    material they can use. The percentage will vary according to how
    controlled the melt is, what type of melt is used, and what type of
    casting is done, and what object is being cast. My understanding is
    that 30 recycled is ok for most casters, and some have told me that
    they are doing 50% without a problem. 

Cynthia Eid
http://www.cynthiaeid.com


 
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