Sunday, May 4, 2014

Dipping Process

The wax mold is dipped into “Slurry” which is a thin mixture of an insoluble substance, as cement or clay, it is the first “Dip” before the sand. There is 3 to five coarseness of sand and after each dip; another layer of sand is applied. Usually, 2-4 times in each “Sand box”.
It takes days between each dip to dry, depending upon the weather.
“Ocean’s Dancer” is taking about six days to complete its cycle, then
we will have a ceramic shell.

The shell is where the molten bronze is poured.
Ceramic Shell after many coats has harden

Ready for dipping

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