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Simone's example of spruing the mould
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Another example of a Sprued Mould
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Simone Combining the Plaster, Silica and Vermiculite Plaster Refractory
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Simone Painting the Plaster and silica Refractory onto the surface of the mould to ensure the mixture is in all the cracks to ensure the detail remains
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Closeup of the Mould with Plaster / Silica Refractory Painted On
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Dribbling the Plaster / Silica Refractory onto the Mould
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Putting a Tube around the Mould to create walls to contain outer Plaster / Silica / Vermiculite Plaster Refractory
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Agitating the Plaster / Silica / Vermiculite Plaster Refractory into and around the Mould
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One of my trial pieces to cast
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My square mould under Plaster Refractory
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Square Mould being Steamed to allow the Wax to melt out of the Plaster Refractory
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Square Mould Negative Remains after the wax Mould was Steamed out
Alex, Chris, Kathleen, and Bibi Investing
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Sue Agitating her Refractory around her Mould
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My Square Mould within my Refractory
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My Lead Crystal Glass ready to be put into my Sandcastle Mould Refractory
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My Finished Sandcastle Mould Refractory ready for Firing
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Side View of my Finished Sandcastle Mould Refractory ready for Firing
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Example of all Finished Refractories with Frit or Lead Crystal Glass ready for the Firing