Surprisingly complicated molds, yet elegant. Parting line looks better than a polished parting line - That's just how life is

completely honest opinion from someone that doesn’t metal work. it looks amazing! i wouldn’t worry about the parting line! it looks so nostalgic and great just leaving it there

The parting lines on the ducks look like the seam lines on some plastic castings. I like them like that.

eyes look great! also vote for leaving casting lines

I was curious as to how this was done. Thanks for the upload. Commenting for engagement. edit: i love the iron pour part. your little mold in the middle of all that chaos with the rousing music was fantastic

So glad i found this channel from a short, quality

Leave the parting lines - looks good

I originally didn’t like the part lines, but after your explanation, I like the way they look. The sand texture is great, and smoothing down the part line just wouldn’t look right. The CZ eyes are neat! I enjoyed seeing the entire process. Trial and error is a rough way to learn, but the “failures” along the way can also be beautiful and artistic.

I like the molding process. I may copy in aluminum for a friend.

Lol ur a perfectionist leave the lines U blew me away just making the cast ( a lot of work) Keep up the good work …. Rob

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!😊

Love ya kiddo.

Parting lines for the Win! Love the ducks! You do what ever the F*** you want!

Pretty neat!

Parting lines is definitely not a problem when the original object is traditionally molded, so some lines would just be expected. And the one that lost its stone just needs an eye patch to be the best of the batch! 😎

I like that you 'like the felt on the bottom'. Who doesn't want their ducks to slide easy??? It's your art... I trust you to leave parting lines when it feels like they should stay. (Rabbit-trail.... I keep chickens. When the hens quit laying, I don't get rid of them. I'd have a really hard time giving up on a one eyed iron duck.) Last but not least, I'm a fan of the bright light that you radiate.

I would have removed the partingline, and given some of the ducks a racing line with different colours. However i would keep some ducks with partinglines, because it's part of the cast iron look.

huh. those zirconia cuts held up pretty good. I'm gonna have to try it in my pottery. Super cool to see those in cast iron!

Perfect for use in a Mercury bath

I would sooooo buy one

Hi everyone hope everyone is having a blessed day and yes good side . Hope you and rob are doing well thanks for the video

Pouring liquid iron is about as cool as it gets. Have any rubber ducky races coming up in your area?

I think the parting lines look awesome. And covering up the bottom with felt is totally great.

I think the unfinished parting line looks better; having a polished stripe down the back would be a bit odd. One thing that I think might look good is polishing up the beaks, including the parting lines on them and the blobs in the mouth. (They certainly look good as they are, too, though!)

I would leave the line gives that how its made look i like it

The parting lines are punk rock

I think the parting lines suit these castings. As for the stones getting covered in iron, I suspect a plaster (or even sand/epoxy) based adhesive would remove the potential cavity for the iron to fill.

Great video 😁, would love a recipe for your sand mixture or even a video one day of how to make it

The parting lines make a nice effect and really make a definite statement on the pieces. Leave them. If you took them out you’d have to completely polish the whole piece and would ruin the sand effect!

I like the parting lines, they speak to the method they were made.

This is an awesome idea and duckies look so cool ! You are not only a persistent craftsman but a great artist! My kindest regards from far Ukraine!

They turned out really good

Of course it is a momma duck. I totally agree with leaving the paring line as is. If you can't make it disappear then leave it. Otherwise it will even stand out more in a more ugly way. But, on the not so good ones, you might want to try and work over the parting line as an experiment/exercise. To see what you could do and how it would turn out. I mean making a more textured like finish and not just ground down. Remove the major bulk of the parting line but still leave a bit of a ridge with some texture. As far as the felt, I think it is desirable even if the underside was perfect. I would rather it providing some protection to what it will be sitting on.

I think the part lines are fine

That's the raviest casting I've seen. Is there a place where I can find a list of iron pours happening so I could maybe spectate?

There is an aspect of my particular... idiom, that prevents me from saying "cute." It's even more difficult to not say "cute" when there are several small ducks all in a row. On the other hand, my idiom was quite confused about how to respond to, eh... putting a duck's head in a vise and drilling out its little eyeballs. Perhaps a conflict between "being nice", and then "comedic irony." Hm. :-) Nice work.

Leaving the parting lines adds character but curious to know how one would look abrasive tumbled🤔. Kudos on the great work ! You are Awesome!

Excellent process video! Mee moop Mee moop!

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Please leave the parting lines. They add character. I really enjoy your work.

You could put an eyepatch on the first "failed" duck...they can be a pirate

I like the parting lines but would also like to see them knocked down a bit. How that would be accomplished.... your needle scaler? shot peening? coarser wire brush? thoughts and prayers? They look awesome though. Could the one with the worst eyes get a brass or copper tube setting with a CZ? or a ball bearing made from whatever material? Great work any which way!

Felt will protect someone's tabletop anyway, why should a little shrink or whatever scrap a decorative piece if it's never going to be seen? I'm not saying I did the exact same thing with some putty, sanding, and felt just 2 days ago. But I'm not NOT saying it either. What kind of monster would try to peel the felt off anyway? Shhhh! Congrats on getting your ducks in a row! 😁

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

lol!! Thanks brother!!

Have you considered setting the CZ's after casting? (They would be bright brilliant cut stones, talk about Bling) With your bench jewelry skills, it is something you could probably do with the tools you have. Cut a seat and burnish them in. ?

@Mattvirgilbellevue

3 ай бұрын

The parting lines are part of the process... I would leave them.

Have you try to remove parting line before you make the mold?

What do you think of Woods's Metal (Rose's Metal) for people who want to play around with metal casting, but don't want to deal with high temperatures?

forgive me I know nothing about any of this, other than it's pretty awesome. but my question is, could you tumble them? like you would polish rocks.. what would happen? very cool process though I definitely enjoyed the video

So Including all of the materials needed to make these, how much did they cost?

Eye patch on the ducks without eyes.

So what are molds made of? Curious i am :>

Hey sweetie, I was watching Steve Watkins trying to pur cast iron for a capstan for the Tally Ho project and they're really struggling with their sand mold. Steve Watkins At Work is the KZread site. Would ya be interested in contacting Steve to see if you can help with his Capstan mold? Love ure videos and the duckies are awesome😊

They look awesome, is that a sodium silicate mold?

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

It’s LinoCure

Where can I buy one?

Watching you drill the eyes is surprisingly troublesome.

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

lol, imagine how it felt actually performing the operation!!

Это вы так с друзьями каждые выходные развлекаетесь?

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

Not every weekend, but as often as we can!!😊

what is the website to get an off cast

@danielsmith-ze3wy

3 ай бұрын

I found you website just not the off cast stuff im little slow

I don't think they will float!

@robertdemayo8620

3 ай бұрын

Lmao

@ProjectFear This would be a great way to help a small business out while adding to your store. Just thought yall would enjoy this.

Sand yuck! Investment is the way to go

@CastIronGypsy

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your opinion and send you love and best wishes for all your future endeavors brother.☺️