So we have our metal piece cleaned to remove oxidation and wiped with a chemical cleaner, we are ready to PC. We put the piece on the wax paper and scoop some powder into the sifter, sprinkle it over the metal piece. We're looking to have good coverage across the piece with no metal showing, this is the part where you need to try it and see what works best for you. We can show you how to PC but only time can teach you.
Now into the oven, we use pliers or forceps to pick the piece up and gently place it on the oven rack. You may notice a sprinkle of powder on the oven door, be sure to clean this off or you'll cure it to the door and eventually won't be able to see in.
Set the oven temp to the curing temp on the bottle and fire up the oven. For the first few minutes you need to watch your piece in the oven and look for what is called flow out. You'll see the powder turn to an orange peel effect as it begins to melt and then it will turn to a liquid. This is where you set your timer to the curing time recommended on the bottle. And then the wait, 10 minutes is a long time when watching paint cure so now is a good time to clean up and figure out what to put the hot piece on. And finally the magic ding from the oven and your piece is cured. Use the pliers again to remove the piece from the oven and let it cool. Time to admire your work!!!!
Keep your oven door closed, A&J
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