Thread: Casting Scales from Silver Gold Brass etc.

That shape looks to be about the equivalent of 4+ ounces of sterling silver. If you do try it you will need a long flask to pull it off. or other extra special precautions.

Borrow a copy of Shar Choate's "Creative Gold-and Silversmithing, Jewelry, Decorative Metalcraft" book from your library. It was the book of choice when I was an undergrad with Art Metals as a professed major.
One Source on line:Abe books or other suppliers.
It was, and still is, a great book for anyone restoring razors or getting fancy with metals.
There are many techniques in it and "Lost Wax Casting" is only of the useful ones.
Have fun anyway!
~Richard