Lost Wax Casting Step 9 of 9 Finishing and Polishing

Lost wax casting, step : Grinding, buffing and polishing the finished charms.
Feathered Gems Jewelry has documented the entire process of casting Braille charms for Seedlings Braille Books for Children. Music: Violin Concerto in E by Mendelssohn

Duration : 0:6:36


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11 Responses to Lost Wax Casting Step 9 of 9 Finishing and Polishing

  1. ppgpop says:

    HA,,, I’ll try both …
    HA,,, I’ll try both next to each other. I am sure that both are delivering the same result. I read that vacuum allows the use of different flask sizes without fiddling with balance weights etc… Let’s see…
    Again, nice presentation! Best of luck for 2010!!!

  2. FeatheredGems says:

    LOL I prefer vacuum …
    LOL I prefer vacuum casting because that’s what I got when I bought out an existing casting shop. I’ve never done centrifugal casting.

  3. ppgpop says:

    Great Presentation! …
    Great Presentation!

    What makes you prefer vacuum casting vs that spin casting? Just curious as I got hold of a nice pump recently 8).

  4. cesarguitar69 says:

    Hola….. me …
    Hola….. me sirvio me encanto, gracias de verdad……. very thanks

  5. IAMGenesys says:

    Very interesting …
    Very interesting process! Thanks for sharing!

  6. davealton999 says:

    Educational and …
    Educational and fascinating.
    Thanks.

  7. virtualmass says:

    Real nice work!

    Real nice work!
    Thanks for showing such interesting work!

  8. TheCaelestis says:

    I’m not sure which …
    I’m not sure which kit with polishing bits you’re referring to. If you clarify a bit more, I’ll try to help.

  9. metalicmario says:

    I want to polish my …
    I want to polish my jewelry but I was wondering if those kits with the polishing bits work. I have a steady hand so thats not a problem. Thanks

  10. meepmeepmfer says:

    Very cool guys, I …
    Very cool guys, I never realized how much work goes into the jewelry.

  11. ireallywanttowatch says:

    wow, lots of work, …
    wow, lots of work, Kathy! Very pretty videos, so clear and well done!!!