[Jewelry making - Article 00191] - Re: [Orchid] Making your own casting machine

[Alma Rands]

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    Teri, Carve a small bowl shaped depression into your investment
    while it is still soft (before you do the burnout). Carve deep enough
    so that you can see the sprue wires. After burnout, remove flask from
    kiln. Put it on a heat proof surface. Pour measured metal into the
    bowl shaped depression and melt it right there with your torch. When
    it is all molten, slam the lid over it and the steam generated from
    the wet paper will force the metal into the mold. I would recommend
    that you get the Tim McCreight book on casting as all of this is
    explained in detail. It is a very simple process. 

    You might be interested to know that instead of using a large jar
    lid filled with wet paper, you can also use a large raw potato. Just
    slam it over the flask, and the steam from the potato will force the
    metal into the mold. 

Alma
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