Indiana Jones Golden Idol From Scrap Bullet Casings - Kiln Firing - ASMR Metal Melting - BigStackD

[@bigstackD]

Hey there all you beautiful people how are you all on another Friday melt with the one and only BigStack-D ? Today I fire up the kiln and give that a run, I clearly have a lot to learn and not sure what I'm doing there but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon enough. Not complete failures but not a complete success either with the three melts I do. Anyway enough rambling I hope you enjoy today's video and as I always say most importantly have a happy safe week end and I'll see all you awesome people next Friday 😃👋🏻

[@edogthebigdog]

Great!

[@NederlandBall]

Have a fantastic weekend, D ! I hope you'll do an Orbeez casting someday again. Maybe try different metals beside aluminum.

[@christopherdelaney6263]

Yeah buddy! Gotta try new things. Definitely one of the more unique melts! Take care and give the power twins a scratch behind the ears! Cheers

[@TAnkersly19937]

The clay should at most be 1 cm thick when firing it quickly, any thicker you should program the kiln to heat gradually. Also, you need to knead the clay like bread dough to work out all the air bubbles (your hands should be slightly tired by the end of the process), like a steam explosion, air bubbles can have catastrophic results in ceramic creations, even simple ones like molds. 3 years of high school experience here. And I'd love to hear back from you.

[@cadisainmduit-sy4ey]

not long now to hit your target ,what happens then????🤔🤔

[@Äppḻė-84]

The reason the clay would be moist is that it wasn't left to dry before being put in the kiln, and that is also the reason it had cracked. Hope I helped mate, I can't wait to see the goal completed!

[@TAnkersly19937]

I completely forgot about the 'leather hard' stage

[@jackn2236]

I am no expert on clay and have not worked with it in years but I do agree with that being the biggest reason but even if he did that there are other things that he needs to be carefull of because they can cause problems with clay. -Moisture. -Air Bubbles. -Pockets of Air. -Thick Walls. -Firing Too Quickly.

[@i1-L22Belarus]

Yeah air bubbles in the clay.. wedge it first. Mold it then air dry and then fire it and you'll get less cracks

[@drakosrex]

@@i1-L22Belarus you can kiln dry it the way he was trying to but you have to do it low and slow over 24 hrs and in to steps

[@jerrygortmaker8777]

Hand mixing (actually stick your hands in)the Plaster will help eliminate bubbles in the mold vibration also helps. As for casting metal you want to give your mold a good week or more to fully dry otherwise you risk steam bubbles or worse. I do mostly lead castings but the same applies to that I had molds blowing up in the kiln until i started letting nature take it's course and allow the plaster to fully air dry. You might consider weighing your plaster after you mix and weigh it when you think it's ready the dried plaster should weigh close to your starting plaster weight before hydration +5-8% max. Hope this helps...-Gort P.S. A warm-hot attic space is great for drying plaster molds.

[@louwclaassens4988]

When using the POP you would smell the acidic fumes of sulphur dioxide coming off at high temperatures. When you pour brass in, the copper reduces the Sulphur Dioxide to become Copper Sulphide which is the black coat you see. It looks good.

[@Chaos89P]

So that idol is chalcolite?

[@louwclaassens4988]

@@Chaos89P only the surface layer.

[@adamking5508]

Add both idols to the stack! The dark color has its own beauty and it’s part of your history learning the kiln- you’ll want to remember the early days and compare it to the incredible things you make in the future!

[@DenkouZ]

Haha. The amount of retraint to not shout once that wax went all over the bench and not in the mold. You are a legend mate!

[@pseudonayme7717]

He bet adds the audio after exactly so he can shout "Oh FFS!" when shit like that happens 😄😄

[@jons4917]

Love how you show your failures as well as the successes and take us on that journey to learn something new!

[@pseudonayme7717]

He needs a funnel for future wax melting 😁

[@nikkilittlepaws7785]

Hey BigStackD. Honestly, add it! It has a sort of contrast to the shining idol; two counterparts. They still look good! And as always, thank you from Scandinavia and give those two adorable doggos a headpat from us all. Bullion and Ingot are simply adorable~

[@sunyear55]

Waiting hard for 1000kg

[@MGC819]

I bet he will work in itsy bitsy little amounts to stretch the time to another 4 years 😂 I’m expecting little nuggets for the next 200 vids

[@bear1245]

Nothing will happen apart from an anticlimax. Unless he does a face reveal??? 🧐

[@tgfcujhb7583]

​@@bear1245🤡

[@mc-sp8zr]

A few months ago I estimated based on his average video yield that he'll reach the goal in early to mid August.

[@johnhaaff5930]

So close!

[@TheAmos1]

pretty cool. I took art in highschool. and it took 2weeks in a low humidity room before anything could be fired. definitely not a overnight or quick process like casting. still a good episode.

[@mauriciomeneghelli]

Eu não entendo como esse canal tem só um milhão e quatrocentos mil segdores... Um canal que não tem uma fala, ou seja, todos entendem, com uma criatividade fenomenal, um criador que mesmo que não se mostre é extremamente carismático, transforma lixo reciclavel em literalmente seu tesouro e ainda ensina várias técnicas de fundição... Cara parabéns pelo seu canal. Espero do fundo do coração que ele cresça muito...

[@Jonas-yi7dd]

Acompanho esse mano derretendo ferro desde 2020 kkkkkkk

[@mauriciomeneghelli]

@@Jonas-yi7dd ele é muito fera!!!

[@zvzsun8555]

Thank you for making us a part of your day. These last couple years has been entertaining. You may have upgraded but I still remember the garage days. Give the boys a pat on the head from Ohio, U.S.A.

[@andie_pants]

Hi from Dayton!

[@tahahaider5836]

Is everything alright in Ohio?

[@EdWolfram]

The plaster needs 12 hrs at 150c to drive out the moisture and the clay needs a week indoors before wax melting. Love to see the new adventures and attempts. Hope that hoist is for scrapping a modern aluminum engine.

[@dirkkrohn1907]

Always great to see you trying to learn something new.

[@jason3421]

I love watching your videos, man. I have Anxiety Disorder. That means I get scared and stressed out very easily. But something about your videos is very.... Soothing.... Calming somehow. Two or three of your videos and all of the stress and anxiety I accumilate through the day just seems to...uh....melt. (Tee, Hee)

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Ha ha, that's funny.😀

[@SkullerMetals]

Dude, I have anxiety disorder too. Totally feel your pain. It's why I started melting stuff, thanks to Bigstackd for the help. Melting and scrapping makes me forget about my anxiety which is nice.

[@jason3421]

Oh, yeah. And can't forget Bullion and Ingot. When them two little dudes come on screen I get an ear-to-ear smile.

[@ProfTrigg]

Been here since 50Kg. The anticipation of you getting closer and closer to the 1000kg mark is making me go crazy! Keep up the good work brother!

[@anthonybreen3267]

Love your vids man. Its helping me to stay calm while traveling across the country greatly

[@alex_stanley]

I love how you make sure the boys can see that they're being treated equally.

[@aprikosenpuding6550]

16:47 i thought i was the only one who collects them; cool video!

[@tuckersdoghouse2018]

I had never wanted an item you have done until now, I love the dark color idol. Great Job

[@Skorpychan]

For lost wax casting, use jeweller's plaster rather than plaster of paris.

[@markrady9465]

and add some liquid silicone

[@jerrygortmaker8777]

Hydrocal if you can find it is also a good alternate to plaster.

[@2aciaindaracruz538]

Thanks for your awesome videos every friday, friend! Greetings from Brazil.

[@drewski1023]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, BEST channel ever. TY so much for sharing ingot and bullion with us. and the melts are so friggen cool. but man, I love those boys. my weekly therapy TY.

[@grimreaper6557]

Absolutely awesome melt as always thanks for sharing this with us ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@itsmephil2255]

Well, definitely worth waiting till i got home from work to watch The idol is an iconic piece

[@richardbashor3383]

Finally realized why I love you channel. You are artistic. Everything you show is an opportunity to explore your talent!

[@qaqti]

my comfort channel ive been a fan since 2019 keep making awesome vids

[@Dep5455]

Can't ask for a better birthday gift than a bigstackd video. Awesome creation.

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Happy birthday mate,

[@giorgospapoutsakis5271]

Happy birthday man 🎉🎊🎂

[@jamespierce7723]

Those pups are awesome and oh yeah so are the melts and pours . Thanks for the channel. Can't wait til the next one

[@DjmMik]

These castings are my favorite. Awesome! Have great weekend!!!

[@bigstackD]

Mine too! I want to do an Idol in every metal for sure. Hopefully I’ll get some extras as well with any XS metal I have. Sorry for the delayed response mate have yourself an awesome weekend👊🏻😁

[@kentieber7309]

it took me 3 days to watch the entire video. kept falling asleep during it. Yes keep the pop casting in the stack just for variety

[@MrJarjar1]

you know watching your 2 boy's is another reason why I love your videos

[@simplydarkhalf3974]

I used to watch everyday, sometimes my ex would watch with me. Thanks for always being a good distraction. The clinks an clanks. Whisshes an whooshes.

[@polandball208]

Its a good day when bigstackD upload a video :)

[@GrumpyHarleyRider]

That was an awesome melt mate. I think it will get a lot better with more use, you'll work the bugs out! You got one good one!! I was a little worried when it said "some old dog footage" but then I remembered that you don't have any video of me hahaha Have a great weekend buddy.

[@bigstackD]

Hey buddy thanks again for your ongoing support I really do appreciate it mate. Yes I’ve got a bit to learn when it comes to the kiln but I reckon if I fire the clay molds overnight so they’re ready for me in the morning and then I can pour metal into them when they’re around 1000°C and I reckon that will give me a shitload better finish👍🏻

[@pariseau23]

I love it man. Someone exploring something new and took us along on your journey. Too many KZbinrs just show only their successes and not their mishaps leaving people feeling like they should be experts from the start and get things on the first try. I think you should add both pieces to your collection as a reminder of the journey and that its not always an easy or smooth journey but you always take something away as you continue on it. Also, some pieces to look back on once you get the process down and remember the start of it.

[@joshclark44]

I know this video is old by now but make sure you drain the wax completely. When you think it's done, change the pan it drains into and keep melting it out until no more drips out at all. You might have had a bit of wax as well as moisture in there. Also maybe try incorporating the wire in the clay or plaster mold so it acts as rebar, instead if just wrapping it on the outside. It should help it stay together

[@that__one__guy5405]

Man, these videos rock. I remember when you just had your first kiln and crucible (or shortly after). What a crazy upgrade!! Man I would love a replica idol like you made here again, but the Goonies keys have always been my fav. You rock!

[@JamesSkellington-xj8nn]

I think it looks good that way , makes it look antiqued .

[@SkullerMetals]

Agreed!

[@papachaz6221]

Always a good time watching things melt and getting the weekly dose of the pups. Your place is looking fantastic. I have to admit that I am a bit envious. One day I will build my dream workshop.

[@RoadAheadWithAJ]

Ref: firing the clay in the kiln. I noticed the pieces chipping off when you took it out. Its to do with air bubbles in the clay mostly. Clay has to be kneaded well to remove bubbles - i might not be fully accurate as i havent done pottery in a long time. Ref the humidity, somebody already answered so. Great video as always! 1st thing i watch after work on Friday 😁😁😁

[@NorthwardForged]

Love the new intro this episode! Haha good stuff this week, keep them coming!

[@michealklonowski5267]

this is why i keep watching, your trying new things .but most of all you keep it really interesting on smelting.

[@Madmyth420]

Another new KZbin as I lost my phone but just wanna give you a massive shoutout your videos have totally changed things for me in my forge in terms of efficiency and technique! INGOT is the master smith!!!

[@SyndicateSuperman]

BigStackD mi amigo, nice work as always. You are such a perfectionist and hard on yourself. There can never be enough time with the boys. Ingot and Bullion are movie stars.

[@WhiteIndoraptor]

I’ve been fascinated with molten metal for years now it’s just really cool to see. 😊

[@hillarysharbaugh8426]

Another beautiful job with your metal casting, bigstackD!! 😃 I LOVE watching all of your videos!! 😃

[@jerryrenn346]

Thanks for sharing the clips of Ingot & Bullion in their carefree youth. Just love those Dawgs.

[@tonyandjackieholmes9546]

Loved the new mould making content - sorry couldn't help laughing on your pour instructions and landing your boot on the wall - have a good one BigStack

[@lorrainemunoa791]

awesome! It's neat to see the mold making process for things like this. I'd love to see you cast replicas of cool historic Bronze Age finds- some museums have 3d files online that anyone can print.

[@thunderbasilisk1352]

Awesome little idol. Cant wait to see the complete set. Especially the copper one.

[@davidhammons800]

I can't WAIT to see what you do with your new kiln! Enjoy your weekend!

[@savvynyx7156]

Your kiln reminds me of, and looks like, the ceramic kilns I used in high-school. Thanks for the good memories.

[@T_B]

Absolutely, add it to the stack. It's looks cool man! 💪

[@thomaskusar5816]

learned a lot today. a lot of what i learnd is what not to do... but its learning. always good to watch

[@searcher3x]

I love this episode! Great job with trying new things and branching out a little.

[@chrisgoater5616]

After watching years of cardboard reminders, I smiled too much today... is something I would do.....

[@ceveraxmulivan]

The perfect way to start the morning

[@apaixonadopelanatureza2180]

Sempre com novas criatividades, já estou esperando ao próximo vídeo, parabéns suas fundições são sensacionais 👏👏👏🍻🇦🇺🇧🇷👏👏👏👏

[@normajeancaballero7959]

Thank You for the Two Minutes of Old Dog Footage. ❤🐶🐶❤🐶🐶❤🐶🐶❤🐶🐶

[@quinnmama]

Love the kiln content! Great change of pace and excited to see what you can do now! Missed the cool castings. We need more pirate treasure!

[@saxmanseldon]

Another awesome melt! I think you should add that POP idol to the stack. It has a lot of character. I also really enjoyed the old clips of Bullion and Ingot! Thanks for always sharing the boys with us!

[@chuckcorris2392]

that was good. It was cool to see the clay modeling and all. I was ready for you this time I had my own snacks.

[@doobypowell]

Fantastic as always love the finish on the idol I would also love to see a Nordic gold idol keep up the amazing work with the new casting ideas

[@marianogermain3326]

Your videos became my friday night ritual after dinner 🤩 Best regards from 🇦🇷

[@samhale5413]

Cracked ceramics are often caused by steam explosion. All clay and plaster type molds should be set out to dry (in dry climates) and/or placed in an oven at about 80-90 degrees C at least overnight to drive off moisture. Then ramp it up slowly to working temperature. Hope this helps

[@ScrewyGirl]

You won't stop at the 1000 KG mark, right? My Fridays would not be the same without your videos! Your pups are so beautiful!

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

I totally agree.

[@tmn612]

He has said he won’t stop🎉

[@foxwhiskey]

Mishaps are the sour tears of busy people ! Keep on rocking !

[@DR-sh7sm]

That is a new way of doing your melting job done this is my first time watching something like that it was a wonderful experience to be able to see you doing it you are very smart man and you always find new ways to do anything love the video like always and looking forward the other one

[@PoeticTwist]

Always love your stuff. Not going to reiterate what others have said. Just know that sometimes in failing you may learn more than in success. And love the dogs.

[@cruisinkruty4405]

Very involved,high detail preperation, I betcha that Kiln sucks alot of electricity! No Pain,no gain

[@MonaLyssa33]

You can candle the kiln and have it run at a temperature below boiling point to speed up the drying process or just to ensure that it's dried out. I have a giant project that I finished yesterday that I'm putting in my kiln tomorrow because I want to be 100% certain it is completely dry. One way you can tell when clay is dry is if it feels room temperature. If it feels cool to the touch, then it's not dry enough.

[@josephcormier5974]

Yes add it to the stack it's not his fault that something Leach out of the plaster and made it darker excellent video awesome content and you have a wonderful weekend also thanks for sharing this six stars brother

[@greeenjooe]

So nobody's gonna acknowledge the hotdogs from the future? I need that rig!

[@chelleyroberts]

Love the treasure vault aesthetic. Looks tidier, too.

[@okhouri]

I have always appreciated that you put the value in Jordanian dinars

[@guillermorp4707]

Only 13 kg away from the goal! thats insane. I really like your videos keep up the great work D!

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice work of it thank you for sharing the adventure and information 😀

[@travismanuel3739]

Boy that side eye Ingot gives you when you wake him up from his nap 😂. Love the pup’s 👍👊✌️

[@davidmcghee1824]

Definitely add the dark idol to the Bigstack! It will be great to see the Nordic gold idol casting, so here's to the kg goal!

[@foxwhiskey]

...btw.... the bonus-minutes at the end are a cuteness overload...😊

[@wmwho]

Just when I thought Ingot could get no cuter, you go and show us his puppy videos! Cute Overload!

[@johnwagner1549]

I'm not a metal guy- but I've been around clay and ceramics a bit. Get some ceramic slip, put your wax positive in the slip. (Dip it like a candle and it has multiple layers) then melt the wax out then fire the pottery to cone 5 or 6 (your kiln has a setting for that. I saw it.) Then you'll have a clay positive to pour your metal into. PS, the clay has to complete a phase change. It's got to become kinda a little bit lava and fuse together. Love your content! Keep it up!

[@TheParkAttendant]

As someone already said. You need to let your clay mould air dry completely before casting. It's the same if you fire the clay in your kiln, it has to air dry first. It's the say with plaster of paris as a mould, It needs a few days to air dry before use. Good luck.

[@Elindio_23]

the rain sounds soothing😮

[@chrisundery6132]

Your mould pouring with the wax properly made me laugh. Great as ever

[@SafireRanmako]

YES! You should add that black idol to the Stack. It looks so cool.

[@Reaper_Actual556]

Love the work!

[@nameless5413]

uh have not had idol casting in a while (actually can not remember weather i even did see any, i started following about year ago), appreciate the novelty. To be fair i do find the wax removal from surfaces rather satisfying, even if it dose stain non sealed wood. Looking at the wax cast i think this could be a very good relatively cheap way to learn to pour - far safer than molten metal and significantly faster too. Little snackD - but its good it reminds me of 90s, this was omnipresent snack here. (altho they always asked which ONE sauce customer wants, never gave us luxury of both). Regarding wind i reckon more directional mic could help a little? there are microphones that, much like optical lenses (in microscope or telescope), pick up sound from very specific area.

[@andrewcarr2431]

love it, gives a feeling of "buried in a amazon cave for 4000 years" look.

[@PasSpareTime]

Wow, such hard work, that looked like a multiple beer project

[@lizardhollow]

Love the gold idol. Looks to me like it has more detail then the pop one. Excellent job btw. 😊

[@Elindio_23]

a super cool minuet of ingot and bullion cool little guys

[@Polsnulspace]

I'm loving the use of the world's slowest countdown clock when the boys are on.

[@mossmanusa3741]

It’s cool to see the casings used for art. Here in the states those would probably all be reloaded.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the imperial county California 👍👍🇺🇲

[@michalledick8281]

Loved it this week. Great attempts, you learned how not to do it, just as important. And I would definitely remelt the dark idle, for the next attempt.

[@maryrivera1200]

That was alot of work but it came out nice👍.. Cutest dog video❤ thanks!!

[@lucdaigle2394]

Several items but let's just say first off moisture is the enemy to casting, and choice of clay type is an important one for both drying and strength. Clay will also typically shrink about 12% as it dries. My biggest concern is when melting the brass, you should be adding borax and powdered glass at the beginning of the melt. You can see the toxic white smoke coming off your melt, this is the zinc boiling out of you molten brass and the powdery residue is zinc oxides coating your crucible and kiln. Use flux and put a lid on your crucible when melting brass.

[@stevehoward5336]

Yeah definitely add it cause the color makes it different and cool

[@Jsellers1965]

You should use investment plaster and follow VOG to learn the proper firing order to burn out the molds for casting. It's learned a lot doing lost PLA casting. Thanks!