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Anyone give advice on, or know where I can find some details on turning my cappings and old combs into show-winning wax tablets. Strikes me that there are all sorts of "tricks" to this, but would love to have a go his year.
Don't think RC actually forgot, just hadn't got a spare battery for the camera, nor electric to charge in the hut(?) and could not keep the wax melted for a long period!
I usually pack larger moulds, which can sag under the weight of the wax, onto crumpled up old tea cloths and towels to give them support and slow the cooling rate. Most tend to get overfilled and flatted later, on a warm craft iron. A freezer helps to de-mould, for the difficult ones.
The vid does demonstrate the simplicity - and the need for a quiet work area! Nice one!
Anyone give advice on, or know where I can find some details on turning my cappings and old combs into show-winning wax tablets. Strikes me that there are all sorts of "tricks" to this, but would love to have a go his year.
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