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Wax for baby shoes prior to copper plating

I need help on finding wax to cover baby shoes prior to copper plate please let us know what kind of wax is needed and how hot it needs to be heated and how long it does the baby shoe need to be dipped in the wax. please if it is possible give me a step by step procedure. I greatly appreciate all your help thank you.
Sincerely,

Dennis Coldivar
gold plating - Azusa, California, USA
2005

You might want to try lacquer. Remove any padding and then soak the shoes overnight. Arrange the laces and shape while wet and let dry thoroughly. Another option is Elmer's Glue mixed 50/50 with water.

Neil Bell
Red Sky Plating

Albuquerque, New Mexico

2005

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