FOR CASTING STONE IN PLACE
Prestige SPARKLE™ is a special application, gypsum bonded investment developed by Certus for casting “Stone in Place” (wax setting). Pre-blended with special, technical grade anti oxidizing ingredients, SPARKLE™ forms a reliable, protective barrier (heat shield) that protects diamonds, semi-precious stones and cubic zirconia from clouding, or burning during the burnout and casting process. Expertly engineered using highly effective, environmentally friendly control additives.
FEATURES
• Pre-blended premium investment formula for casting “Stone in Place” (Wax setting)
• Provides a protective barrier for diamonds. precious and semi precious stones
cast in place up to a temperature of 630˚C
• Superior mold strength provides clean, flash free castings from top to bottom of tree
• Smooth, creamy, easy flow formula provides bubble free castings using normal
working times
• For gold up to 22K sterling and fine silver, brass, bronze
• Easier removal and clean up of castings
“SPARKLE” is compatible with all commonly used jewelry wax pattern materials
and when used as directed, provides the user with smooth, dense, flash free
castings that eliminates casting defects still obtained using other competitive
brands
Independent tests performed by some of the world’s best known casting companies, show that Prestige “SPARKLE” has proven to be a truly superior investment for casting “Stone in Place”. “PERFECTION IN JEWELRY CASTING TECHNOLOGY” Sparkle comes in 22.5Kg. plastic lined Poly Sacks, or 22.5Kg and 45Kg. Heavy Duty reusable Plastic Drums for safe containment of used investment.
| Powder: Water Ratio (38% - 40%) | Powder (Kg.) | Water (cc.) | Powder (Lb.) | Water (cc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Vac. Mixing | 1 | 380 | 1 | 172 |
| Conventional Mixing | 1 | 400 | 1 | 181.6 |
| Water Temperature ˚C | 21-24 | 21-24 | 21-24 | 21-24 |
• Increasing the powder amount 1% will decrease the total working time for approximately 30 seconds.
| Automatic Vac. Mixing Mach. | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Accurately Weigh Powder / Water | ------ |
| Add Powder to Water | ------ |
| Mixing & Vacuuming | 5 |
| Pour into Flask | 2 |
| Vacuum Invested Flask | 1 |
| Total Working Time | 8 |
• Allow to sit undistributed for 90-120 minutes before burnout
| Conventional Mixing Mach. | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Accurately Weigh Powder Water | ------ |
| Add Powder to Water & Mix | 4 |
| Vacuum the Bowl | 1 |
| Pour into Flask | 1 |
| Vacuum Invested Flask | 2 |
| Total Working Time | 8 |
• Allow to sit undistributed for 90-120 minutes before burnout