[Jewelry making - Article 00566] - Re: [Orchid] Gluing wax pieces together

[Lee Epperson]

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    I normally use sticky wax to stick wax pieces together. The sticky
    wax will usually fill any air pockets that might form between the
    two pieces that are stuck together. However sticky wax is not a
    strong bond. 

    I run a hot tool around the edges to insure a bond is developed
    which will withstand handling during the investment process. 

    Pieces that are bonded or wax welded together should be placed under
    a vacuum to check for air pockets. 

    If there is an air pocket between two pieces that are securely
    bonded together the vacuum can cause the air pocket to blow a hole in
    one pieces during the vacuum investing process. 

Lee Epperson
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