Making the Wax Tree

I feel like I have no idea what I am doing!!!!!! I used my stem-mold to create some stems and I guess they came out ok. I have used one and some thinner wax wire (3mm) to create my first funky looking tree. I added two pouring support channels but I have no idea if that is even necessary. I will create a second tree without the extra channels to compare the result. Here are some pictures of the process:

Tools for Wax-Tree
Tools for Wax-Tree
Prepared Mold for Stems
Prepared Mold for Stems
Melting the Wax
Melting the Wax
Poured Wax
Poured Wax
Stems
Stems
Final "first" Tree
Final "first" Tree

And now? I understand that I need to pour the investment around my tree to create the mold. To do that I need a base for the tree that fits perfectly on the flask. I decided to print one … 

Tree Base
Tree Base

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  1. Sue

    You should partner with Rio Grande or a foundry in Santa Fe.

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