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Must be obvious that I was a bit more cautious with this investment container than the last image. Using thin gauge off cuts from plumbers or sheet metal workers is a cheap and reusable source of wall material. One must allow at least 30 mm or 1 inch thickness over the model. I use wax as a sealer for the edges, an iron or soldering iron helps to weld the wax in place around the edges. Good idea to do two layers thick or pour a bit inside once the outside has cooled and gently turn the container around to seal the join. Nothing can be more aggravating than a leak developing when pouring your plaster, specially motivated by a vibrating table top if you have one.

 


Kim Perrier

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