Re: [DL] making molds and casting

[darklord@dark-sky.net]

That or sign up for a jewelry makin class at your local college, that should teach
you all the necessary skills to start making your own figures too.

Dirk "I just remembered how much fun it was to carve stuff into wax to pass the
time" R.

darklord@dark-sky.net wrote:

> You do realize that by blowtorch we mean small tank of propane and an adjustable
> valve....
>
> Dirk "It's really quite cheap" R.
>
> Nick Zachariasen wrote:
>
> > > Well, try using clay or plaster or whatever to make a mold of the metal
> > wheel, then put the wax into this, and
> > > neaten it up with a knife afterwards. Not having seen the wheel, I have no
> > idea how complex it is, but... I have > the exact same problem with the
> > wings on one of the _only_ posse of devil bats that I have gotten hold of.
> > If
> > > you pull this of somehow, please let me know. Devil bats are cool, but not
> > without wings. :(
> >
> > O.K., I figured I'd have to do something like this, but the problem lies in
> > creating the mold of both sides at once.  Also, how do I melt the metal
> > without a blowtorch?
> >
> > Nick "mothers and important things don't mix" Zachariasen
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