Lost-wax casting

The classical period is known as the period before Alexander the Great’s death. The Hellenistic period is known after his death. However, while he was alive he came up with great campaigns that changed the world of the Greeks. The differences that he attempted to change were the studies of the philosophy, science, religion, literature, and art. In the classical period or classical era, art was based on realism for the most part. The Hellenistic period showed art with more facial expression and their stances were more life-like. The most popular technique for Classical period was the lost-wax technique. Lost wax technique is a method of casting in which a mold is created for the wax, melted, and then drained. Classical period of sculpture was…

This year’s science fair I will be creating a couple of makeup products. I will be making makeup wipes and lipstick made of crayons. Also I will be comparing how homemade makeup products work to store bought products. In doing so, there will be some research to be done about the history of makeup and how the ingredients for these products will work to do their job. Makeup has been part of human kind for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used copper and lead to make some of the world’s…

a new wax, one created by crystallizing sperm whale oil, became available. This new wax didn’t wasn’t malodorous, and generated a noticeably brighter light than other known waxes.The 19th century provided quite a bunch of important advancements for the candle industry. A modernized candle-making machine was invented by Joseph Morgan in 1834. This machine supplied an availability of unceasing manufacture-ment with the use of a piston to expel solid wax from cylindrical molds. In the 1850’s,…

You will also need a couple peg boards to put the beads on and make your design. An iron, wax paper and masking tape to help finish your design and mend it together. Also, you will need either a pencil or pen for later to puncture the masking tape. If desired for easier placement of the beads on the pegboard, you may want to use tweezers, but the tweezers are not required. The final tool you will need is a heavy book or two to place on top of your design as it cools so it does not warp. The…

Without the use of candles, many Pagan ceremony does not really feel complete. With some traditions, one candle is used to signify the God and an additional one used to signify the Goddess. In others, the candle is used to be a sign of the element of Fire. Candles are frequently a tool in sympathetic magick rituals, and can be used to represent individuals, thoughts, and emotions. A basic candle magick spell consist of choosing a candle centered upon color correspondences, then engraving it…

My hypothesis for the question is that dye will affect the speed of the wax burning as it is an impurity in the wax candle. I predict that the white candle will last the longest because it has no (or least) amount of dye in it which will help it burn slower. My prediction is based on the fact that white candles are most given in emergencies(such as when they light goes out) so they are meant to last long and they are made with pure ingredients that contain no dye. Background…

Modern technology has introduced greater efficiencies and quality control in candle making. Most candles are still made through the timeless process of placing a cotton wick into wax, which is then molded, dipped, extruded, pressed, rolled, drawn, or filled into a desired shape and size. Many of these timeless methods have been updated by using machines to do many of the repetitive tasks. The dipping method is still commonly used, but it has been adapted to entirely automated installations…

Michael Gugliotta 9/29/14 Chemistry Period 8 Title: Observations of a Candle Research Question: Observations are needed to explain the physical world. Introduction: Candles are very useful in science and society. They help provide…

“So guess where we’re going over spring break?” "Where?" I asked my mom. "Where going to St. Louis to visit a wax Museum." When she informed me regarding this outing I was not excited. I loathe leaving town. There 's nothing to do, you 're perched on your butt, and in the long run it begins to get numb; you 're exhausted for a considerable length of time. Also I have five more youthful siblings and sisters. I would need to it in the car with them the entire whole outing and they 're boisterous.…

triangle for drama. Maggie Stiefvater breaks the normal of this problem throughout The Scorpio Races with her realistic romance between Puck and Sean. For, there is enough drama concerning the capall uisce, the races, and the constant fear of both characters losing what they both hold dear. Maggie Stiefvater 's The Scorpio Races was an electrifying read from start to the satisfying finish. It is a book that would be accepted to teach at High school level students. However, I don 't think it…