How to Bake 10 Bricks
Ingredients 40 lbs. medium gravel, pre-rinsed and dried 18 qt. soy wax flakes aquamarine dye blocks, finely grated 2 tablespoons lavender fragrance oil, or preferred scent
Melting the Wax and Prep: Begin by preparing the double boiler. Remove the bain-marie and add 20 oz of water directly into the double boiler and turn the heat to high. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Replace the bain-marie insert into the double boiler.
Tools 11 qt. electric double boiler, with bain-marie insert 6qt. stand mixer, with metal bowl and whisk attachment ½ cup, ladle wax thermometer 2 cup measuring scoop silicone spatula metal sheet spatula 10 silicone molds, to match desired brick dimensions
Add half of the full amount of the soy-wax flakes directly into the bain-marie insert and cover until the wax has melted, for approximately 30 minutes. Once the initial portion of soy-wax has melted, add the remaining soy-wax flakes. Cover and allow the wax to reach its melting point, approximately 30 minutes. While the wax is melting, rinse the gravel aggregate and allow it to dry fully. Remove any gravel pieces over 1 inch in diameter. Allow the gravel aggregate to rest at room temperature. It is important that the gravel aggregate reach a neutral temperature that is neither too hot, nor cold as this will impact the casting process.
How to Bake 10 Bricks
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