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Introduction Now that the piece is cast it is tempting to hurry up and finish it.  With my first couple of cuttlebone casts I just tied a ribbon or a necklace right around the button and said the piece was finished.  Later on I realized that proper finishing is what makes a great piece “pop.” [...]

Introduction Now that the cuttlebone is sanded flat and the mold is dug out you are ready to cast the first step is preparing the silver. The second step is setting up the mold for casting. The third is heating and pouring the silver and then the last is removing the piece.  For a quick [...]

A post about where you buy different supplies and objects needed for a studio

A Blog Entry on how it is possible to save money at hardware stores