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Jewelry 101
Who would imagine that much of the gold and silver jewelry you see starts as a block of wax? The method is called “Lost-Wax Casting” and is a process the Mayan Indians developed it centuries ago.​
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How is this cute frog pin made? Let us show you!
1. Finalize your design
2. Trace image to wax
3. Cut out wax shape
4. Shape with a carving tool
5. Set wax in flasks
6. Melt wax & cast in metal
7. clean up castings
8. Add texture
9. Enjoy :)
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