I found I've totally over thought the process but as usual, this site helped clear up so much info that I've had a fun 2 days casting for a new toy and trying the powder coat process. Only problem I ran into was turning myself partially into a smurf as the .501's broke the bottom of my canister and I was looking out the window not watching. Blow gun worked wonders. Now my father in law is scrambling trying to figure out what I did as he casts also. Gonna dangle this carrot and make it seem difficult. The wife finally got me my Cast Boolits shirt for Christmas
Thanks again Cast Boolit contributors and here is hoping for a Happy New Year!