I really didn’t think the 12mm zircon would survive being fired at 1500°F and crushed by the shrinking metal during cool-down. Here it is: proof that you can cast BronzClay with stones in place. Amazing.
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I squeezed really hard on the syringe, and then suddenly clay was everywhere. I picked it up and fastened it to the mandrel to dry. This is the result.
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Got impatient with my first metal clay ring and pulled it out of the carbon at 1,300°F. It was a beautiful glowing orange. Needless to say, the copper oxidized instantly marking the surface with firescale. Other than that, it sintered properly and mostly held its shape. More metal clay to come.
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Every now and then a civic minded guy comes along who really loves his job. Mayor Cory Booker makes Newark seem like a place where you CAN call out (or tweet) when you need help. One of the eulogistic jokes circulating is that Superman wears Cory Booker underwear.
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That ain’t Brooklyn Academy of Music in your face. KER-POW!
I got the rainbow sparkle acrylic from Inventables. They are offering new customers a $20 voucher to try some of their amazing materials. Send me your email address and I’ll get one to you ASAP: info at potus31 dot com with the subject INVENTABLES.
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