Question - good wax choice for casting?

spark · Post by **spark** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 2:12 am

Hi Folks,

I had a quick read of the archive and saw that people mentioned using a combination of victory brown and sprue wax for lost wax casting. I think I read somewhere that victory brown wax has toxic fumes? Can anyonw recommend a good low/non toxic wax suitable for creating objects for lost wax casting?

Thanks for helping out a keen newbie,
Spark.

spark · Post by **spark** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 2:13 am

Oops,
just saw the thread under this on wax recommendations,
answer in there if its the same question.

Steph Mader · Post by **Steph Mader** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:13 am

Hi Spark,

Yes, the fumes from hot microcrystalline wax are not good for you. Use good ventilation over the wax pot, and/or wear a good repirator. Warm wax won't hurt you any, though.

Steph