Improving Solid Flask Vacuum - Straw Technique - Lost Wax / PLA Casting Tips
550vacuum casting with a solid flask is always limited, but this technique can help improve the amount of vacuum that gets through the plaster and acts on the metal. This results in a stronger vacuum and better castings.
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