Sand Cast Ring in Sterling Silver
0:48
Sand Casting Experiment
2:11
Жыл бұрын
Tiny Heart Pendent Sand Casting
23:17
Пікірлер
@guycubitt
@guycubitt 2 күн бұрын
Hi, where can you get the inserts from please
@christina6656
@christina6656 3 күн бұрын
I'm so grateful to have found your channel! I'm doing as much research as possible before buying any equipment to start casting. Id love to start casting my own intricate designs; rings, charms and small solderable components for my silver jewelry. Can this be done with the sand casting method? Or would I need to go with investment casting? Sand casting seems to be a bit more affordable to start but I'm starting to think it may not be ideal for my scope of work. 🤔
@chrismalcomson7640
@chrismalcomson7640 21 күн бұрын
I do spin casting and have only just purchased a vacuum chamber. I used to paint all my waxes with investment to cut down on the bubbles and tapped them out in the flask on a vibrating table but this is very hit and miss.. My castings are super fine and I might have anything up to 100 in each 3 inch flask so if I can avoid painting them and rely on the vacuum chamber to remove the bubbles, I'm in business.. Thanks for the video. It makes a difference when you see a real person doing it on a day to day basis because there's a lot of experimentation along the way and tips like tapping your vacuum chamber table to agitate any stubborn bubbles can make a huge difference..
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 14 күн бұрын
@@chrismalcomson7640 look up The Portland Jewelry Academy on Instagram. Jason has a very good investment video that we now use for everything.
@movietime111
@movietime111 22 күн бұрын
thanks for video. where do you find that dish holder brick?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 14 күн бұрын
@@movietime111 I actually manufacture the firebrick holder but am unfortunately sold out.
@karennoble7135
@karennoble7135 22 күн бұрын
Is the temperature 350F or Celsius
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 14 күн бұрын
@@karennoble7135 F.
@philanle4556
@philanle4556 24 күн бұрын
A cast this size doesn't need a vent?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 14 күн бұрын
@@philanle4556 I vent everything.
@mkjunani77
@mkjunani77 25 күн бұрын
Can u name the liquid which used for soldering
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 14 күн бұрын
@@mkjunani77 Batterns
@NathanHarrison7
@NathanHarrison7 29 күн бұрын
Great technique. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed
@Michael28407
@Michael28407 Ай бұрын
When annealing 18kt gold, do I quench immediately or let air cool? Thank you
@tedi_badra9116
@tedi_badra9116 Ай бұрын
Im from indonesia, apakah anda bisa membuatkanku ringskull dengan motif yang saya inginkan?
@rafars2246
@rafars2246 Ай бұрын
Seriously dude, how many people will light up a torch after accidentally left a propane tank leaking gas. Do you realize how stupidly improbable is that?Have you heard of propane ranges? Carbon monoxide, seriously dude? Propane burns pretty clean, you know how many running stoves you'll need to exhaust breathable air?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Ай бұрын
500 people a year unintentionally die of carbon monoxide poisoning and imagine someone living in a cold climate who decides to use something like this in a little shop not thinking about the dangers. kind of similar to those who use propane cook stoves in tents. It does happen.
@rafars2246
@rafars2246 Ай бұрын
​@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 500 idiots from 400 million big deal
@didiervieira7418
@didiervieira7418 Ай бұрын
What type of rubber is that in the vacuum system? Thanks
@mohsinchurahi
@mohsinchurahi Ай бұрын
Good work
@Lichinha87
@Lichinha87 Ай бұрын
Is there a specific type/brand of vulcanized rubber I would need to use in the toaster oven? And what heat setting (degrees) should be used? Thank you very much.
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Ай бұрын
I recommend using silicone spin casting rubber that can be found at Contenti, Rio Grande, Zero-D, and Tekcast. For powder separation I recommend the high durometer rubber that is stiff and doesn't flex while heating. If cutting with a scalpel then the softer rubber is best. Most vulcanize between 325* and 350* F. Most rubber is 1/4 inch thick so figure 15 minutes per layer.
@thedarkamethystmoon
@thedarkamethystmoon 2 ай бұрын
Great video ! Thank you
@MegaJadon
@MegaJadon 2 ай бұрын
Hey Craig What’s the size of the actual letter on the ring ? 2 or 3 mm? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 2 ай бұрын
It's been so long I don't recall but probably 2 mm.
@MegaJadon
@MegaJadon 2 ай бұрын
Thanks I understand it’s been 6 years o so Is 2 mm a visible letter on the ring ? You remember something about it or is an average size letter ? Thanks again
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 2 ай бұрын
Yes, if you look inside the ring the letters are legible to the naked eye unless you have poor eyesight and require magnification.
@MegaJadon
@MegaJadon 2 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 thanks for your time
@meishanross9846
@meishanross9846 2 ай бұрын
where did you get that ring frame? I'm having a hard time finding those with built in ventilation
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 2 ай бұрын
I’m actually the inventor of the side vents on the flask and manufacture two sizes of flasks and sell them at www.diycastings.com.
@micheleploeser7720
@micheleploeser7720 2 ай бұрын
As you can see there is a variety of ways to use the clay and the small rings positioning of air breather holes this is a perfect video for folks that are new to this Delft casting process I like it much better than investment casting it’s so much cleaner no water no bubbles Very good video and technique thank you
@chrismalcomson7640
@chrismalcomson7640 2 ай бұрын
Great video!! I've been casting bronze mounts for miniature furniture for years but have never had a debubbling machine. I usually put my investment flasks on my fretsaw which vibrates and tap out the bubbles with a stick. I can be hit and miss depending on the thickness of my investment (I don't measure it, I do it by eye). After watching you vodeo I just bought your debubbling machine, can't wait for it to arrive. I'm going to use my compressor in reverse with the machine but am concerned how much pressure I should look to get when I run my compressor. When I use my wax injector I have a precise setting I use and wondered if degassing will be similar...
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 2 ай бұрын
Watch the investment mixing video by Jason Chandler on Instagram. Look up Portland Jewelry Academy and then scroll down a bit to find the video. We are now mixing based on this video and our casting quality has improved significantly.
@ajcreation3711
@ajcreation3711 2 ай бұрын
Which power is that??
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 2 ай бұрын
Power?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 2 ай бұрын
Did you mean powder? If so, I use mostly cornstarch but sometimes talc. I like cornstarch the best.
@NathanHarrison7
@NathanHarrison7 3 ай бұрын
Cool thank you. Subscribed. Would’ve been even awesomer if we would have been able to see the results up close.
@user-jy4bw3zl2k
@user-jy4bw3zl2k 3 ай бұрын
Do you think I could season a crucible with that torch? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
Sure.
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
However, for the last 7 years I’ve been selling pre seasoned crucibles on my website at www.diycastings.com. I’m really good at it.
@user-jy4bw3zl2k
@user-jy4bw3zl2k 3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 are you gonna be making more holders for sale? I’d like to get a holder and a crucible. Also do you ship to Canada? Thanks
@user-jy4bw3zl2k
@user-jy4bw3zl2k 3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 says contact me prior to order for international but there is nowhere to contact you on the website?
@scotts4134
@scotts4134 3 ай бұрын
I'm new to pouring. Every time I "pound" the clay into the mold, the clay "cracks" in certain places. It usually doesn't crack or split, where I was using the hammer. When I add more clay, it still happens. Is it possible I'm pounding too hard on the hammer? Thank you in advance.
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
Stop hammering and just push it in with a dowel or similar.
@scotts4134
@scotts4134 3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thank you.
@scotts4134
@scotts4134 3 ай бұрын
I'm new to pouring. Every time I "pound" the clay into the mold, the clay "cracks" in certain places. It usually doesn't crack or split, where I was using the hammer. When I add more clay, it still happens. Is it possible I'm pounding too hard on the hammer? Thank you in advance.
@phazyy
@phazyy 3 ай бұрын
Hi, just wondering what kind of torche that is, and also the name of that white material inside the steel?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
A Hoke with propane and oxygen.
@Marina-hv4ef
@Marina-hv4ef 3 ай бұрын
Will you be restocking the mini core flask kit soon?!
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
I’m just waiting on the next shipment of inserts to arrive. Soon I’m told. Thanks
@camaro14
@camaro14 3 ай бұрын
I was wondering should you wear a mask so you don't breathe Borax
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
Better yet, use ventilation and a respirator.
@fayetowlson-mann2615
@fayetowlson-mann2615 3 ай бұрын
Amazing work 😍
@jarodmorris4408
@jarodmorris4408 4 ай бұрын
If you got a great result with just hand-tight wing nuts, why are there videos out there saying it has to be 3,000psi?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of 3000 psi?
@jarodmorris4408
@jarodmorris4408 3 ай бұрын
​@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbaoYd3hamDmpo about the 1:35 mark they show the details of their settings and they use 3000 psi. watch?v=6EwpTAPDPd8&t=95s (in case YT removes the link)
@jarodmorris4408
@jarodmorris4408 3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 watch?v=6EwpTAPDPd8&t=94s
@toadamine
@toadamine 4 ай бұрын
Why an oxygenating flame?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
A reducing or neutral flame will never melt it.
@toadamine
@toadamine 3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 its hot enough to melt steel.... its what we use to weld... (at least with oxygen/acetylene) what fuel are you using?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
You can’t use acetylene on platinum, it will contaminate it. Propane and oxygen or hydrogen only. The melting point of platinum is over 1750* C which is much higher than melting steel. All I can say is try melting it and make sure you are wearing number 10 welding goggles when you do it.
@toadamine
@toadamine 3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 is it OK for gold and silver? Or do I need a different torch? Haha I thought I already had all the stuff to do it.... ive been welding my whole life, I never knew you needed different fuel for jewelry... haha learn something new everyday.... glad you told me before I ruined an ounce ir two of gold or platinum 😆 😂 😆 An oxy/acetylene flame burns at about 3,500C, so definitely hot enough haha
@goldsilverandiamonds
@goldsilverandiamonds 4 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried using the sandcast method. To make wax ring paterns for lost wax casting?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 3 ай бұрын
I don’t understand your question?
@konstantinosgnaf
@konstantinosgnaf 4 ай бұрын
what type of gas are you using?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 4 ай бұрын
Propane and oxygen
@konstantinosgnaf
@konstantinosgnaf 4 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 ty
@Ivanmosley3
@Ivanmosley3 4 ай бұрын
thank you for the video, it was very interesting to watch your techniques
@luiswaldotoledo4686
@luiswaldotoledo4686 4 ай бұрын
What kind of stones can be used with this method?
@user-df6lp8zw4g
@user-df6lp8zw4g 4 ай бұрын
Remelt it and pour it.
@Jonnyweareten
@Jonnyweareten 4 ай бұрын
Learning to Solder Gold..........
@lindakingsley6765
@lindakingsley6765 4 ай бұрын
doesn't this soften and distort the cavity?
@user-df6lp8zw4g
@user-df6lp8zw4g 4 ай бұрын
It will pull apart if you paint the surfaces with the talc using a small painters brush. You don't put enough talc on. You can also use corn powder.
@ajingolk7716
@ajingolk7716 4 ай бұрын
I use arc plasma for pgm it is faster and safer
@johanstapelberg2055
@johanstapelberg2055 4 ай бұрын
Halli i have a question. I am sand casting a thin ring i made 2sprouts bud the silver don’t want complete the ring it stop half way and everything is neet and clean
@najialqarni6566
@najialqarni6566 5 ай бұрын
Thank U very much for vedio. Plz Can I use the same procece with wax pronge ring? And if I lay the ring in molde it give the same result or only this is the way?
@gemstonegirl1084
@gemstonegirl1084 5 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@LorseyGreen-qv4he
@LorseyGreen-qv4he 5 ай бұрын
Where can that circular mold w vents and top pour be found?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com. Thanks
@paris635
@paris635 5 ай бұрын
Do you have a link?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com
@Commonsensenotsocommon
@Commonsensenotsocommon 5 ай бұрын
it is easier if you put a lot of separating powder on the edges. very easy to split.
@neuvillate1823
@neuvillate1823 5 ай бұрын
Hello Craig thanks for the video, one question, is possible to do a name with this technique? thanks!
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
I don't know, I honestly don't completely understand the question
@neuvillate1823
@neuvillate1823 5 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 I'm sorry I wasn't specific, what I wanted to say is that with this technique you can make a name pendant, like the one women wear with their name.
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
sand casting only has gravity to pull the metal down so if a name plate is too thin or too complex then most likely the metal will solidify before it will fill the void. Sand casting works best with solid shapes that are not less then 1.5 - 2 mm thick.@@neuvillate1823
@neuvillate1823
@neuvillate1823 5 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thanks Craig, im going to try.
@rp3367
@rp3367 5 ай бұрын
Once the ring is fully heated it leaves purple firestain all over the ring...what's the best way to get rid of the firestain?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
It needs to be pickled is a solution of about 2 tbsp of Sparex or PH Down mixed in 4 cups of water that is warmed. A crock pot on low works. Just make sure you have ventilation and don't breathe it in. Only use copper to dangle the ring in the solution and no steel.
@tealstr7699
@tealstr7699 5 ай бұрын
This video just helped me tremendously thank you craig
@gilbertmendoza1074
@gilbertmendoza1074 5 ай бұрын
Once the mixture boils and explodes, is there enough vacuum in the bowl? Do you have any empirical rule to know when is enough time to know until it is enough to degas the flasks? Thanks for your videos!!!!!
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
Since this video I've really improved my investment mixing after learning from Jason Chandler who owns The Portland Jewelry Academy. He has a video on Instagram under his school name that is fantastic!
@darioromano5324
@darioromano5324 5 ай бұрын
what type of burner do you use?
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511
@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 5 ай бұрын
Burner?
@darioromano5324
@darioromano5324 5 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 in italiano bruciatore...
@bo0gs729
@bo0gs729 Ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 I think he meant what kind of torch do you use? I'm also curious which one you use.