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    How long can green sand molds sit prior to casting?

    I think the mouse may end up having a worse day than you. I have left molds for a week before casting. I cover them with paper, partly so they...
    Post by: MoltenDave, Apr 14, 2021 in forum: Sand Casting
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    Bronze Hands From Ireland

    Crash and burn, it turns out that the flashing on the thumb hid the fact that the shell had actually broken away, the sand held it mostly in...
    Post by: MoltenDave, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    Bronze Hands From Ireland

    I came across a variation of this where you team out the wax, and as the heat only really hits the surface of the wax, it's suppose to avoid the...
    Post by: MoltenDave, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    Bronze Hands From Ireland

    Yes, but a Dremel and a carbide Burr helps a lot, it takes a gentle touch to match textures. I'll add more layers to the next one. It's green...
    Post by: MoltenDave, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: Lost wax casting
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    Bronze Hands From Ireland

    I've recently started work on casting each of my daughters hands in bronze. [IMG] [IMG] [MEDIA] http://athimblefullofhell.blogspot.com/
    Thread by: MoltenDave, Jun 27, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Lost wax casting