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. 🤔
@chrismalcomson764021 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-thediycastings751114 күн бұрын
@@chrismalcomson7640 look up The Portland Jewelry Academy on Instagram. Jason has a very good investment video that we now use for everything.
@movietime11122 күн бұрын
thanks for video. where do you find that dish holder brick?
@craigdabler-thediycastings751114 күн бұрын
@@movietime111 I actually manufacture the firebrick holder but am unfortunately sold out.
@karennoble713522 күн бұрын
Is the temperature 350F or Celsius
@craigdabler-thediycastings751114 күн бұрын
@@karennoble7135 F.
@philanle455624 күн бұрын
A cast this size doesn't need a vent?
@craigdabler-thediycastings751114 күн бұрын
@@philanle4556 I vent everything.
@mkjunani7725 күн бұрын
Can u name the liquid which used for soldering
@craigdabler-thediycastings751114 күн бұрын
@@mkjunani77 Batterns
@NathanHarrison729 күн бұрын
Great technique. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed
@Michael28407Ай бұрын
When annealing 18kt gold, do I quench immediately or let air cool? Thank you
@tedi_badra9116Ай бұрын
Im from indonesia, apakah anda bisa membuatkanku ringskull dengan motif yang saya inginkan?
@rafars2246Ай 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-thediycastings7511Ай 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.
@rafars2246Ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 500 idiots from 400 million big deal
@didiervieira7418Ай бұрын
What type of rubber is that in the vacuum system? Thanks
@mohsinchurahiАй бұрын
Good work
@Lichinha87Ай 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-thediycastings7511Ай 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.
@thedarkamethystmoon2 ай бұрын
Great video ! Thank you
@MegaJadon2 ай бұрын
Hey Craig What’s the size of the actual letter on the ring ? 2 or 3 mm? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
It's been so long I don't recall but probably 2 mm.
@MegaJadon2 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-thediycastings75112 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.
@MegaJadon2 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 thanks for your time
@meishanross98462 ай бұрын
where did you get that ring frame? I'm having a hard time finding those with built in ventilation
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 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.
@micheleploeser77202 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
@chrismalcomson76402 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-thediycastings75112 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.
@ajcreation37112 ай бұрын
Which power is that??
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
Power?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75112 ай бұрын
Did you mean powder? If so, I use mostly cornstarch but sometimes talc. I like cornstarch the best.
@NathanHarrison73 ай бұрын
Cool thank you. Subscribed. Would’ve been even awesomer if we would have been able to see the results up close.
@user-jy4bw3zl2k3 ай бұрын
Do you think I could season a crucible with that torch? Thanks
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
Sure.
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 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-jy4bw3zl2k3 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-jy4bw3zl2k3 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 says contact me prior to order for international but there is nowhere to contact you on the website?
@scotts41343 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-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
Stop hammering and just push it in with a dowel or similar.
@scotts41343 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thank you.
@scotts41343 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.
@phazyy3 ай бұрын
Hi, just wondering what kind of torche that is, and also the name of that white material inside the steel?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
A Hoke with propane and oxygen.
@Marina-hv4ef3 ай бұрын
Will you be restocking the mini core flask kit soon?!
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
I’m just waiting on the next shipment of inserts to arrive. Soon I’m told. Thanks
@camaro143 ай бұрын
I was wondering should you wear a mask so you don't breathe Borax
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
Better yet, use ventilation and a respirator.
@fayetowlson-mann26153 ай бұрын
Amazing work 😍
@jarodmorris44084 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-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of 3000 psi?
@jarodmorris44083 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)
@@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-thediycastings75113 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.
@toadamine3 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
@goldsilverandiamonds4 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried using the sandcast method. To make wax ring paterns for lost wax casting?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75113 ай бұрын
I don’t understand your question?
@konstantinosgnaf4 ай бұрын
what type of gas are you using?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75114 ай бұрын
Propane and oxygen
@konstantinosgnaf4 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 ty
@Ivanmosley34 ай бұрын
thank you for the video, it was very interesting to watch your techniques
@luiswaldotoledo46864 ай бұрын
What kind of stones can be used with this method?
@user-df6lp8zw4g4 ай бұрын
Remelt it and pour it.
@Jonnyweareten4 ай бұрын
Learning to Solder Gold..........
@lindakingsley67654 ай бұрын
doesn't this soften and distort the cavity?
@user-df6lp8zw4g4 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.
@ajingolk77164 ай бұрын
I use arc plasma for pgm it is faster and safer
@johanstapelberg20554 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
@najialqarni65665 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?
@gemstonegirl10845 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@LorseyGreen-qv4he5 ай бұрын
Where can that circular mold w vents and top pour be found?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75115 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com. Thanks
@paris6355 ай бұрын
Do you have a link?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75115 ай бұрын
www.diycastings.com
@Commonsensenotsocommon5 ай бұрын
it is easier if you put a lot of separating powder on the edges. very easy to split.
@neuvillate18235 ай бұрын
Hello Craig thanks for the video, one question, is possible to do a name with this technique? thanks!
@craigdabler-thediycastings75115 ай бұрын
I don't know, I honestly don't completely understand the question
@neuvillate18235 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-thediycastings75115 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
@neuvillate18235 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 Thanks Craig, im going to try.
@rp33675 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-thediycastings75115 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.
@tealstr76995 ай бұрын
This video just helped me tremendously thank you craig
@gilbertmendoza10745 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-thediycastings75115 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!
@darioromano53245 ай бұрын
what type of burner do you use?
@craigdabler-thediycastings75115 ай бұрын
Burner?
@darioromano53245 ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 in italiano bruciatore...
@bo0gs729Ай бұрын
@@craigdabler-thediycastings7511 I think he meant what kind of torch do you use? I'm also curious which one you use.