2544. Materials required
For the first experiments, common yellow wax may be used as the material, or the ends of half-burnt wax candles. The materials of the hard (not tallow) composition mould candles will also answer.
2545. Large Castings made Hollow
Every large object to be imitated in wax should be cast
hollow
; and therefore, though the transparent lightness required in the imitation of fruits is not requisite in an artificial egg, the egg may be cast upon the same principle as a piece of fruit, in the following manner.
Firstly
. The two pieces of the plaster of Paris mould must be soaked in hot water for ten minutes.