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Using Wax On Hot Metal. Our ratio is measured out roughly, and it doesn’t require too much precision, since certain components burn off faster than others. Using an even heat is important to achieving a consistent color from section to section.

Lost Wax Casting 101 — Shade Metals
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We mix a combination of beeswax, boiled linseed oil, and turpentine in a metal paint can, and apply it to warm pieces. Our ratio is measured out roughly, and it doesn’t require too much precision, since certain components burn off faster than others. Does anyone use paste wax such as minwax paste finishing wax or johnson's paste wax or a combination of wax and other.

Lost Wax Casting 101 — Shade Metals

Equal parts beeswax and boiled linseed oil brush on clean, hot steel with a natural bristle brush is the standard for blacking. As with all of the following waxes and oils, heat caramelizes the wax or oils and gives a rich black bronze color to the surface of the metal; Metals are positively protected and need only quick,. We mix a combination of beeswax, boiled linseed oil, and turpentine in a metal paint can, and apply it to warm pieces.