casting a hood ornament

Casting a custom hood ornament for a 1927 model t hot rod

[@bobhuffman6710]

Very happy your computer did not eat this video. Your work is every bit as awesome as expected. Thank you for taking on this and the other project.

[@aonemarine]

Honestly I need to repour this guy, there is are several small inclusions in the radiator cap that im not happy with. should be finished up this week and back to you :)

[@cirelachlan]

Damn, that looks so good. Looks like I need to get back into casting. I have new techniques available to me with computer rendering and my 3d printer. Combined with these traditional methods the sky is the limit.

[@aonemarine]

Hell yea!!!

[@joepie221]

What do you coat the first side with when you pour the second side silicon so it doesn't stick? Well done final product.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Very nice! Came out great. You're very good. I'm not so sure you'll "never make another one" after 13000 people got a look at it! Hahaha!

[@christoffer1973]

Wow. Love your work and videos. Great work. Kool that woman that was on your bench.

[@aonemarine]

Its a 3d print that I will investment cast..... sometime :)

[@dahlbergt]

That came out really good! Thank's for sharing!

[@artistpw]

if you ever may need some custom sculpting, I would love to make something. I did some a bit acanthus leaf mold for plaster in the 1980s that's in a historic building in downtown KCMO, but didn't really get paid for it, but it was still cool. I sculpted a frog to mainly maybe make a fountain from it, but haven't made a mold for it yet. I have a BFA in painting, but love to sculpt.

[@richiebricker]

Ya ever think about turning that compressor off while making a video or put some drywall around it or overdub the vocal track or like alot o folks do, run some crappy background music and caption everything, Lol. It is a great video though, were just missing a lil information. I dont kno if people could hear or if you talked about how well using a vacuum works with casting medium to eliminate bubbles. Our wives will never kno that Puter can make a lovely engagement ring. I wont tell if you dont

[@g.g.weiner2995]

Subject: Revised Fwd: LALIQUE collection of car mascot (hood ornaments) come to auction at: www.gorringes.co.uk Background history: The French glass company under the leadership of its creator René Jules Lalique produced a series of artisan designed automotive mascots during the inter-war period for a short time between 1925 and 1931. They proved very popular and were produced in a special hardened glass even though they were still quite vulnerable mounted onto the cars radiator cap! They were produced until the German occupation of the Alsace region along with the factory in 1940. During this period all were signed mainly in intaglio (along with other methods) as 'R. Lalique France' (with two exceptions having 'Lalique France' only, along with some home market non-export pieces). After 1947 they were then signed 'Lalique France' engraved in a scrolling script with a circled 'r' for registered, as they are to this day. They continued to be produced post-war up until 1947 and then reproduced in chrystal glass by the re-formed company under his son Marc, known as 'Cristal Lalique SA' as desk ornament paperweights until very recently and a few are still on the 'Lalique' catalogue after the 2008 takeover by the company Art et Fragrance. They are all highly sort after by collectors today. Full details are to be found on the commercial website: www.uniquelaliquemascots.simplesite.com and The Lalique Mascot Collectors' club website: www.brmmbrmm.com/lbcc.bb

[@MrGoosePit]

Outstanding! Looks awesome. Nice job!

[@drubradley8821]

LOL... That came out really good.. Nice work, Boss!!!

[@pmarzoccojr]

Very NIce!!! Thank you for the video.

[@lamvespa1]

I can’t understand why there is three dislikes on this amazing video. (Losers)) . This is amazing ,, talented, and I thankyou for showing me how this technique is done 😀

[@customfabrications]

I was hoping to see a video of this. Turned out great.

[@Jsellers1965]

Can you do a video on the vacuum system you use for casting the metal in the pouring process? The last part

[@aonemarine]

Sure can. Just need to get off my butt and back to work

[@vinloy23]

Very well. How much does it cost to make one? Is it mass producable?

[@charlied5324]

Did you get him clocked correctly so he faces forward when the cap is tight? Super cool piece by the way!

[@aonemarine]

It's just a dummy cap that bolts on. But I could have 😀

[@jasonmorrison7120]

the immature side of me was laughing at the image at 4:16

[@ronintate770]

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[@griffinapollo7717]

@Ronin Tate Yup, I've been using Instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@blade1069]

Wow, I love what you do. This is cool

[@ToddAndrewCole]

I'll have that piece of pepperoni if you're done with it.

[@vincentdarsch6429]

That's crazy....nice work...hope you wear earplugs running the cnc machine because that is loud holy crap..

[@bowmag803]

Love your videos. they have got me interested trying this

[@castersyra9706]

^_^ Would love to see a video for how to cast on a budget. Ideally of 100$ Would be really fun to see and try for myself.

[@richparker7778]

That is KICK ass !!! Thanks for sharing.

[@aonemarine]

thanks Rich!!

[@bigmikelegend]

could you make an ornament ?? I wanna take my cadillac symbol and put a freemason symbol inside the leaves .

[@InsideTheMindOfMatt]

he turned out fantastic nicely did sir

[@aonemarine]

Thanks Matt... :) Ya keepin Busy??

[@aonemarine]

and I would have been trying to keep that copper for sure!!

[@InsideTheMindOfMatt]

oh ya working 3d print #5 , last part of stormtrooper armor printing so I have to finish sanding and painting, plus my day time job keeps me feed. Hey I tried to get ahold of someone for some spendaslurry and no call back I'd really like to get me hands on some of that to finish a few casting projects

[@InsideTheMindOfMatt]

I got to keep a little (shh I have a retirement stash of copper)

[@aonemarine]

Ill look up the number of the woman who took care of me and get it to you. They wont ship it once it get below freezing though....

[@kingtut5923]

Super nice work.

[@aonemarine]

Thank you :)

[@mickeybuchanan5855]

As always love the videos!!! I was wondering if you had any advice for someone who is interested in getting involved in casting? Meaning beginners setup and so on.

[@aonemarine]

mickey buchanan Well, really need to decide on what you want to cast, and in what metal. Then figure out what you need to do to get there. Casting can be as simple, or complex as you make it. Start by joining the forum. Thehomefoundry.org

[@mickeybuchanan5855]

thehomefoundry ok I’ll join and do some research. I mostly want to do car emblems/badges. Thanks!

[@lancebrown364]

@@aonemarine Are you still doing this work? I need some hood ornaments and scripts reproduced. I can you originals.

[@aonemarine]

@@lancebrown364 im too busy with the day job to do anything right now. Hopefully in the future I will....

[@luisduran4924]

How much would you charge me to do a Acura emblem. Like the Mercedes Benz use.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Holy shit that was awesome!!!

[@GWAYGWAY1]

What about the mould making bit with the lost wax removal?????

[@zjoesmoe1135]

How did you know were the cap would be tight so to set sam foward

[@tomsawyer247]

I want one too.

[@itsjuicybaby320]

How much do you charge? Bc i need a custom hood ornament made for me

[@staccio80]

chapeu!!!amazing!!!

[@kenanddeb100]

What kind of radiator cap is that??? I have been looking everywhere for one like that and have not been able to locate one!

[@aonemarine]

Its custom..

[@Losttoanyreason]

Nice work!

[@aonemarine]

Thanks :)

[@drakkaritshan6273]

Greetings, gorgeous after melting the metal the piece already came out smooth as shown in the video or did it take hours of polishing?

[@aonemarine]

Drakkarit shan The castings come out smooth, but with a matte finish and usually does not take long to polish up.

[@Jayson1940D14]

What metal do you use for the casting, is it recycled aluminum?

[@aonemarine]

1940_D14 Not aluminum. It's actually white bronze..

[@Gaark]

Wow, that turned out fantastically :D Do you do this full time?

[@aonemarine]

Part time :)

[@kenboyle9905]

thehomefoundry hey I would like you to reproduce a 1937 Pontiac emblem. Is there a way to contact you? I’m in desperate need of one haha thank you!

[@mdsabit158]

i like ur wax filler...is it home made..?

[@christiebell128]

I would like to know if this process of making molds would also work on car plastic? I'm trying to restore a horn button that is not available in reproduction. The button is slightly domed, and the manufacturer's emblem is stamped into the back of the plastic so it is recessed. Any help is appreciated.

[@aonemarine]

That was probably injection molded. I'm assuming it's clear plastic, and either chromed or painted on the back side? You could probably use clear casting resin to make it.

[@christiebell128]

It is clear resin/plastic/lucite -or something. It is painted & it has chrome or something on it. Is making it something you could do? I can get the paint & chrome, I’d just need the mold made & the button made.

[@aonemarine]

The "job" thing has me to busy to do anything right now. That's also some pretty specialized work and I would need to do some experimentation to see how it could be done. What year and kind of car is this for??

[@christiebell128]

It is for a 1965 Pontiac GTO Deluxe Steering Wheel. I could send you a button or measurements with pictures. Or if it is something you think could be done, I could send a button.

[@aonemarine]

If you can send me a picture of a top view, and side profile I'll take a look at it. Just use my channel name at aol.com

[@bertyjustice4424]

fantastic!

[@kristopherdb]

Is your vacuum chamber A light post globe?

[@Jinx773]

Can I order a custom from you?

[@jacobcauble107]

Can I contact you somehow about a possible project I'm working on?

[@jacobcauble107]

@@aonemarine thank you, I sent you an email

[@brianwilless1589]

What do you charge for a job like this?

[@danks2real314]

I’m looking a impala , lmk if possible

[@dariolopez7329]

Fantastico felicitaciones

[@justgonnatruckit1127]

Do you take custom orders?

[@aonemarine]

yes

[@justgonnatruckit1127]

@@aonemarine how would i get in contact with you to discuss details?

[@aonemarine]

@@justgonnatruckit1127 thehomefoundry at AOL dot com

[@robbingivens841]

I need an hood ornament custom made do you do that ? Please answer I have been looking high and low

[@aonemarine]

Robbin Givens What are you looking for? I'm sure I can make one up, but just bought a farm and will be moving soon. So no casting for a little bit...

[@robbingivens841]

@@aonemarine i just need the initials BG in chrome how much wud that be

[@rolandmoreno3526]

Can I order one . I want a bull ornament for my hummer

[@aonemarine]

Have to wait a bit. I'm in the process of moving and setting up a much bigger shop.

[@rolandmoreno3526]

Ok ty

[@dzboyzcaraddiction6478]

How much do you charge to make them emblems I like to have some made

[@aonemarine]

Donnell Jones Depends on the project. What are you looking for??

[@dzboyzcaraddiction6478]

thehomefoundry i need car emblems do have a way for me to send you a picture

[@aonemarine]

Donnell Jones yes, send it to [e-mail]

[@kristopherdb]

Can I get one of these? Or two?

[@ghangiskuhn219]

I'll take one how much

[@jekjr909]

Are you still making castings?

[@aonemarine]

Yes but in a transition stage right now moving into a bigger shop...

[@jekjr909]

Any chance of new content when transition is complete?

[@aonemarine]

@@jekjr909 certainly!! What type of casting are you more interested in??

[@ChuckBerrington]

Do you do commissions?

[@aonemarine]

Yes, you have to send me a picture of what you want. Pretty busy right now so it will be a couple of months.

[@B4Lsoowoop]

How do I get in touch with you??

[@aonemarine]

[e-mail]

[@massivefins2597]

maybe should have put some eyes on him?

[@adrianstewart9681]

Wow!!

[@waylondaniels5475]

Do u still have the mold

[@aonemarine]

No, went to the guy who commissioned the work..

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

You don,t Need to make a mold as ist plastic and will burn out , l do it all the time , and you and Change the form some what to.

[@aonemarine]

oldartguy It was a rubber type material and likely would have left alot of residue in the mold when burned out.

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

l buy my toys and alter then from the toy store here in Fürstenfeldbruck they dont leaf any ash ,please try let me know.

[@aonemarine]

oldartguy If it didnt work, i would have lost the pattern. Wasnt willing to take the risk with a customers project. Would be nice to see a video of your work....

[@keal.vietnam]

Thank you very much