Thank you for making this video and the last one. I am a bladesmith and figured casting would be a good way to make guards and I am also branching into making jewelry. I always find it surprising how fast metal pores are compared to water (I have only been doing it for a month; I am no expert). (I should not have bought it, but) I use the 1kg Tilt-Pour Electro-Melt Furnace for Silver, Gold, and more - 1 kg / 110V (North America) (it's the second most expensive to I own at $600+ us and worth the price). I bought it from Pepi Tools and its which is fantastic. It's nice since it creates an oxygen-free environment...and you dont have to remove the crucible to poor it. it also gets up to 2102F/1150°C and once it's hot, you can basically throw in your material, and by the time you have made your mold, it will be ready to pour. I have used so far copper/ silver copper computer wire alloy(as i used a bi-metal wire salvaged computer wire to make it) and brass pin stock for knife handles i have had laying around that as i hate using (ALWAYS wear a respirator when casting brass and do it in a well-ventilated envirement do to the zink fumes it gives off as they can kill you ) in it...brass is the worst to use as it leaves zink residue in the crucible.

@Lindo-kb8nr

25 күн бұрын

Yes! Zinc is very toxic and it’s a great idea to wear a ventilator, even when working outside. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts

Great stuff Lindsay. Really enjoyed watching the vids!

Whears the ring?

@MrCodyf2006

Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm trying to figure out

@David-yt3tv

3 ай бұрын

"where is the ring?"

Thanks for sharing Lindsay, I’ve been metal detecting for awhile and find all types of metals, including silver and gold. I decided during the winter months when I can’t dig holes, I’d start melting metals, and casting them. I really enjoyed the clarity of your video and would enjoy seeing you finish the ring you’ve casted, like all the sanding and polishing details. This would help me tremendously so I could get an idea of what tools and set up I may need to cast a ring from start to finish. Thanks again!

@lindsaywalker5511

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I will plan on making my next video on showing the clean up process, as it is one of the most important aspects of jewelry making, albeit not one of the easiest parts either.

@DetectMN

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindsaywalker5511 Great! I’ll be looking forward to it! Thanks 😊

@user-dd9dq7ir8b

10 ай бұрын

I have a ring with a lot of detail how is the best way to made the mold. I'm casting it in silver

@lenny108

5 ай бұрын

Never use sand casting for jewelry. Sand casting is only used in heavy industries to cast big steel parts. After the casting, this part is put into a CNC metal spinning machine to make it smooth. For casting jewelry it is better to use silicone for high temperatures.

Great helpful video.... more like them please! :)

Thanks, I learned something new!

Oh!! Yes I'm interested.. thank you (from Morocco) for this lesson..

Nice magic trick, went in a ring came out a coin 😂

Thanks!😁

Thank you for the content. The brunette hair looks really nice.

Vous êtes magnifique 😉 un vrai bijou. 😘🇨🇵 + 1 abonné 👍

This is sick, you make it look so approachable. I have questions! ✋

What can you use other than a sonic washer

Nice

I would love to work with gold but at this stage silver is all I can afford please post more often😎🤠🤩👍

Really neat I am going to be doing some casting for the first time so your video was very helpful. Many thanks

😍😍😍 I think I have a new crush.

I enjoy watching as I only investment cast. I have 20 plus years bench experience from simple repair work to stone setting, wax carving to casting and laser welding. I shouldn't mention I do most watch repairs as well. I'm laid back and would love to help If you run into an issue that you'd like to discuss.

@dark-starchemistryfabricat2405

2 жыл бұрын

Lol Damn bud, you really putting yourself out there….i like it… really showcasing your skill set with a subtle reminder that you’re also here to party 😆 ..I can dig it. cant hate a brother for tryin! Like a pro. Best of luck

Nice beautiful osam etc.

A door might open when you combine sand casting with sling casting. No need for extra air channels and more detailed casts. Also the cast can be successful with less metal, because the cast does not rely on the wieght/pressure of the metal, since the Centrifugal force takes care of that.

I'm new to sandcasting. Every time I fill the mold with the delft clay and pound it down, the clay will "split" open on the mold. Usually it splits in a different part of the mold, that I'm pounding. I hammering the clay in fairly hard. Is it possible I'm doing it too hard? I just can't understand what's causing this. When I turn the mold over, the bottom of the mold is nice and smooth. Can you please tell me what could be wrong? Thank you in advance.

I do lost wax casting. If the sand is moist, doesn't the molten metal make a burst of steam destroying your piece? You don't preheat your mold? Thanks, Michael

Hi from Morocco Houcine

you should upload more!

Have you seen or worked with reusable molds? I have someone that wants a dozen pendants and I didn't know if sand was the best choice

@lindsaywalker5511

2 жыл бұрын

Lost wax casting would be the ideal choice for doing multiples. There are casting companies you can pay to do the casts for you.

@seckora

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindsaywalker5511 Cool! I got all the stuff coming. I just cant afford the vacuum setup so I'll have to figure out rig something up for the time being. Thanks

Hi there, thank you for the video- was wondering what sort of fire resistant material do you use to sit the mold on top of? Is it stone, or fire board or something else?? Much thanks!!!

@lindsaywalker5511

6 ай бұрын

Hi It is a vermiculite soldering brick

Ciao Lindsay, hai spiegato molto bene la tecnica di fusione nonostante io non parli inglese. Non pubblichi altri video ?

Hi Lindsay, I am working on a wedding band and I am trying to make a size 10 ring out of hammered 14k gold. I do not have a large budget and was wondering how much gold I would need to buy to pour? Would 6-7 grams be enough ( I am thinking a 6 mm band)?

@lindsaywalker5511

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, It definitely helps to have extra metal in your crucible when pouring your liquid metal into the mold. It needs the weight to properly flow into the cast. If you can, bump up your amount to 10 grams just to make your job easier. I don't know how thick your band is, but that would be my guess. 7 grams could definitely work too, but if you are having trouble with that amount, you can always add more gold later. Good luck! Hope it works out.

Just wondering, would it be better to leave the wood in the sand until you are just ready to clamp both metal frames together?? Seem like less possibility of sand falling into area where hot metal will be.

@lenzindanmark

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea at all! Makes sense for sure.

so what happened with the ring? did it turn out ok? also if your doggy wants to eat clay or dirt, she may be lacking some minerals in her diet . also you look super nice with dark hair 😁

Lindsay...I teach Jewelry casting, about 8 different techniques, sand being one. Delft sand is very fine and requires more venting because of it. It is also fairly expensive compared to Petrobond, which is a bit coarser. We do get amazing detail with it. We also use an oxy-acetylene torch most of the time, but also use an electromelt hand-held furnace. Most of the time we cast in Bronze or Sterling. Muchas Gracias from New Mexico!

@lindsaywalker5511

6 ай бұрын

would love to see your work! Will you be at Tucson this year?

Have you ever tried Nordic Gold?

Hi thanks for sharing, I would have liked to see mor of the casting as you removed it. It’s now 2023 hope you can remove or cover the power cable directly behind the area where you melt metal. A moments inattention could be dangerous Good luck for the future.

Hi beautiful.....thanks for share , just one question, that torch produce enough hit to melt copper??? Thanks

@lindsaywalker5511

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it does

@ElmerOmero1538

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Thank you so much , I wish you a happy holidays 🙏

Were you able to season your crucible with that torch? Also do you know the max temperature you can get with that torch? Thanks

Were did the ring go ?

Have you ever did a bracelet sand casting

How does one “glaze” the crucible?

@lindsaywalker5511

6 ай бұрын

By heating borax in it with a torch. This powder flux will create almost a glass seal over the crucible.

I use arc welder with graphite electrodes to melt metal. I create an electric arc between the graphite electrodes and aim it at the metal. The graphite electrodes cant melt as graphite withstands about 3000 C. The electric arc has very high temperature (more than 2000 C). I can easily melt steel with it. The only problem is that the high heat of the arc will happily melt the crucible itself if I use ceramic crucible and if the arc touches the crucible wall (graphite crucible will hold without a problem).

@lindsaywalker5511

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! In this instance would it work to use a cast iron crucible?

@tomaspecl1082

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindsaywalker5511 If you are asking if I could melt steel in a crucible made from cast iron then no. Steel melts at 1400 C I think and cast iron melt at lower temperature than steel because it has higher carbon content. The cast iron crucible would melt before steel inside it would melt. Ceramic will hold 1600 C I think, maybe higher. But maybe I could melt bronze in it, but it would be pointless I think because it would conduct heat away. Graphite crucible is just better. I can melt anything in the graphite one. Even rocks to make artificial lava :D

@lenny108

Жыл бұрын

The problem is that gold needs more than 1000 Celsius to melt. This requires a very special expensive gas burner. Next, most crucibles cool the gold too quickly, causing the gold to harden before it fills the mold. So it's not that easy to get the right equipment and especially that is not cheap when doing it as a hobby.

@tomaspecl1082

Жыл бұрын

@@lenny108 1000 celsius is not much. Any ordinary fire should do.

@lenny108

Жыл бұрын

@@tomaspecl1082 Many people complain that the gold gets hard before it fills the mold. So it seems the gold has to be something like 1400 Celsius. So it seems a burner doesn't do the job. It requires a high quality melting furnaces that goes up to 1400 °C, run with heavy current.

I've been silver smithing for years, sand casting is my preferred method. I hate to be rude but it looks like the metal wasn't hot enough and cooped almost instantly and didn't make it to the mood of the ring. I use 2 propane torches with a kill set up. I discovered 2 is best.

I use oxy-propane. Propane alone is laborious and takes to much time. I use it with the multi jet long nozzle on the Smith little torch. It's ten times quicker and for you casting it'll be a game changer. It heats to 2650 degrees, propane is 1100.

please make a video for how to make oven for mealting

Make more videos pls

@lindsaywalker5511

2 жыл бұрын

Any requests?

You're not going to show us the finished ring!?

seems everybody is buying this Delft Clay which costs 100 bucks for 1 kg. But what is it really, it is some very fine sand mixed with oil.

@tylerwolf42

Жыл бұрын

It’s extremely fine sand.

How’s business?

good video thank you! gorgeous eyes btw

❤❤

Babe ... Use the blue flame over de metal ... Not the yellow. U're so pretty. Greetings from Brazil, South America.

well that was a complete waste of time. you were unsucessful at making a ring so you didn't show us. great.

Nice