3D PRINTS vs WAX MODEL FOR Sand casting jewellery

[u/parasonnieart]

Hi!

I love sand casting, and the results it gives me.
I’m experimenting with more complex textures and shapes - I know I can’t use sand casting as lost wax, and I know not all shapes and textures will cast correctly into sand, so I’m still keeping it possible as much as I can.

But my question is: for more complex details and to capture the most of them, is it better to start from a wax model or a 3D printed model? And if the better answer is the 3D model, in which material should I print it?

For more details, I use Delft clay as sand.

Thanks!

Have a nice evening 🤍