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#2048
My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
Just posting some photos of my work so far. Nothing all that special, just wanted to share.

pics not comming out, will try later
Ingots Cu, Brass, Al
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Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
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#2050
Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
First Lost Wax casting AL. I failed to dry the plaster long enough and steam vented into the casting. Hand of 7 year old son
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#2052
Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
My next attempt turned out a little better. Hand of my 18 month ole son.
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#2053
Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
First brass, direct mold, no lost wax
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#2054
Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
First lost wax brass....still trying to figure out what went wrong
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#2056
Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
looks like an incomplete wax melt, that would explain the swirling texture in the base of the hand/wrist area. What are you doing for the burn-out?
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Re:My work so far 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
350 for 22 hours
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Re:My work so far 2 Years, 9 Months ago  
great pics ! thanks for sharing.
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