Hi there Clever Folks ',;~}~
I'm after getting into a bit of basic investment casting - got torch and scrap silver, scorifiers and whips for said are on the way.
What I haven't got/won't have is a burnout kiln - best I'll have is about 200C oven, and/or the torch itself, or money to buy any but the most cheap of supplies.
So firstly what I'm unclear about - can I make/buy a shell material that doesn't require a high temp. burnout to make an effective and clean mould? I have plaster of paris, and bentonite (cat litter) here can they be of any use?
Secondly I haven't a clue about the waxes - I won't be carving it, just pouring into a mould - will almost any wax accomplish what I need, and either melt or burn out of the mould with just the large flame torch heat, or will I have to wait until I can afford some of the right wax(es)?
As always thanks very much in advance for any help - always much appreciated!
That's all I can think of to ask now until I actually crack on with this but no doubt things will make themselves apparent.
Cheers folks ',;~}~
Shaun.
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