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Silversmiths
Lost wax casting has many abilities that are not readily accessible to general
Silversmithing. Items can be cast using commercial models, altered commercial
models, plastics, items found in nature (like leaves, bark, cones, berries, flowers, etc).
Want metal initials for a necklace or key ring? Commercial models can be altered in
many ways, changing the entire motif, adding settings, adding one mold to another
to make a whole new look and of course you can totally draw your own model by
drawing it with wax, like the butterfly and pin. The main learning requirement and
the most important feature is learning to control the wax. Not everyone will be able to draw what
they want. In addition, if you do not control the wax properly to attach it to the feeders (sprues) your
item will not fill with metal.
Lost wax is an inspiring method to be used for many things, but is well known for jewelry making.
Do you need a temporary loan of medical
equipment?
Helping Hands maintains an inventory of
wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and shower
chairs for people living in Ocean Hills Country
Club. Call one of the volunteers listed below and
we will deliver to your door at no cost to you. You
can help a neighbor in OHCC by donating a clean,
serviceable item that you are no longer using to
Helping Hands. Check your storage areas for the
items listed in this article.
Gary Lucas (760) 707-8363
Dan Vervisch (760) 724-4746
Tom Mazur (760) 295-1006
Tim Wilbur (760) 639-5221
Dennis Drake (760) 859-7046
Helping Hands Group
