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2 Apr 2024
We had the opportunity to cast one of our own designs so this week I made a pill signet ring. I envision it to be quite nice on its own but I think the wide top surface can allow for engraving or stones if I want to add them down the line.
Erin did a demo on how to attach the ring to the sprue and the tree. The photo above includes some wax rings from my classmates and 3 of mine (blue round signet, purple pill signet, purple channel ring).
This week’s wrap up:
• Used eucalyptus oil to smooth out the file/emery lines
• The yellow wax is for sprues, and red is for the tree
• Both are quite sticky as compared to carving wax
• We are going to use a mid-sized perforated casting flask