you arent waiting for the lead to cool off enough. When casting make sure the lead solidifies before moving the sprue plate. Also make sure it is on tight. Swirls are bad. They are called wrinkles and it means its too cold. Frosting is too hot. But its better to be frosty rather than wrinkly. Good luck FYI stick on wheel weights are pure lead.
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