[Jewelry making - Article 00291] - Re: [Orchid] Making your own casting machine

[Alma Rands]

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    Teri, If you only had partial success with the potato, make a caster
    out of a large jar lid and a dowel. Also, remember, spruing is
    different with steam casting. Sprues must be no larger than the
    recommended 16 to18 gauge. Also, keep the item small---one ring at a
    time. I doubt very much that steam casting will work with a sprue
    tree, and from what others tell me, sprues larger than the 16-18 size
    just will not work.. Follow the directions in McCreight's book. And
    remember it will take practice before you master the process. You
    will soon learn what works and what doesn't.

Alma
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