Reproduction Casting Materials

There's a company that offers MANY kinds of science specimens and reproductions already made up, and has casting and molding materials. Check out http://www.enasco.com/ in Ft. Atkinson, WI, or Modesto, CA.

I have used common candle wax and got excellent results. Coat part with a light film of spray cooking oil as a simple release agent-wipe off excess w/ nonlint cloth- You will get perfect results- oil will wash off on cleanup with soap and water- I have used common dish soap works fine. More difficult to remove is silicone release agent. Use common kid play clay to the half at parting line's- build the dam around an inch or so above the highest point of item. Heat wax to about 110F to 120F and let cool till a cooled film appears on top of hot wax- scrape back or remove and pour over item quickly- you will have slash lines if you joggle the pour. Try to have all items at a warm room temp.- 75F to 80F let all cool to room temp. and gently pull from item-WYSeenIWYG. I use a self-regulating soldering iron to mend any cracks and to weld on or together- also small-3/8" id-?piece of tubing-length?- coat with cook oil and pour in wax- makes great soldersticks- may need help of poker dowell rod. Easy Fun!