Hola! the addition of the wax cones onto the wax original so that the small ends are fused with the wax object. as the plaster is heated the wax will melt and run out. This will occur if the two wax cones are opposite one another on the object (ie north/south) The large ends of the cones will end up on the outside of the plaster cast. The cones will act as a funnel (ie shape) for the metal. Make sure your plaster cast is positioned N/S when pouring the metal. I use a blacksmith ladle or a ceramic crucible to melt the silver in. A kiln or the aerated torch should provide the heat needed to melt the metal. A pair of lab tongs will convey the crucible to the mold. Pouring requires patience and alittle skillful technique but isn't too problematic. Try Google for the tin search...or try a foundry, Edmunds Scientific catalogue, Testors chemical catalogue, a junkyard/scrap metal place or melt down some old tin ornaments/soldiers. A welding supply house may be good (Their welding glass makes for EXCELLENT scrying mirrors). Need any craft info and I maybe able to help. During my lifetime these objects d'craft were not readily available so I learned silversmithing, blacksmithing, herbology, papermaking, candling, soap making (P...U!) and how to weave and sew. I'm frigging Martha Stewart! Oh Gods! (IMG:
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