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SAND CASTING THE WAX

Start Filling the Male Flask Side, Rim Down

Pack the Clay Tightly

Fill Entirely with Clay and Hammer Compact

Scrape Flush with Flat Edge Object

Push Wax Carefully into Clay 1/2 Way and Talc

Attach Female Side of Flask and Fill with Clay

Fill Fully with Clay and Hammer Compact

Set on Side and Pull Directly Apart Carefully

Two Sides Pulled Apart

Wax Removed

Use Thumb to Create Funnel in Both Sides

Use Rod to Create Sprue From Funnel to Object

Use Round Toothpick to Start Vent Channels

Complete Vent Channels with Narrow Item Like Business Card

Create Sprue and Funnel in Other Side

Make Sure Vent Channels, Sprue, and Funnel are Clean

Weigh Wax in Grams or DWT

Multiply Weight by Metal Conversion and Add Extra for Sprue and Button

Weigh Out Metal

All Set Up for Casting

Heating Metal

Metal Poured

An Excellent Cast

Casting in Sterling Silver

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