Sand Casting - From Start to Finish

In this video, Melissa Muir shows how to sand cast a fine silver pendant using Potter USA's Sand Casting Kit. A new online workshop is coming soon.
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[@FairyFrequencyASMR]

Fantastic silver casting tutorial! Really enjoyed ♡

[@materialsgirl469]

Great technique, thanks for sharing!

[@ChannonWW2214]

That was awesome video I really had never watched any silver casting and I learned pretty much everything in this one I'll take over from here.

[@MelissaMuir]

I am glad you found it helpful

[@anandpanchal6390]

thanks mem for give your precious time for answer

[@fabricior.medeiros6155]

Marvelous Melissa, thank you for sharing.

[@MelissaMuir]

+Fabricio Ribeiro Medeiros Thank you. :)

[@jmanzemail]

So fascinating, thanks for showing us what this is all about. Loved watching your amazing demonstration!🎉❤

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you

[@jmanzemail]

@@MelissaMuir I don't know much but stick with it, you have a gift! 😘

[@TheJewelleryWorkshop]

This is great. We will have to try this some day!!

[@MelissaMuir]

Have fun!

[@goldeulejewelry831]

thanks for this helpful video, can't wait to get started! :-)

[@batidadecoco1000]

Thank you for this great tutorial 😊👍🏻!!!

[@MelissaMuir]

+Andrea Dünwald Glad you liked it. :)

[@tallfit3087]

Excellent instructional vid. Thanks.

[@MelissaMuir]

tall fit thanks.

[@glogloilla3539]

Thanks that was just what i needed to understand how the flask works.

[@AlwaysAlert]

From where can I buy the sand for casting? Pls. Thanks

[@vanshkapoor5440]

Wow i also try tomorrow

[@ruthreinoso1038]

hermoso gracias

[@spacekittenasmr7595]

What's the materials i need?

[@venugopalganesh2974]

thanks!!..

[@lancelottavola9685]

for better results need to make a few holles in the delft clay, why ?for the gas result of melting metal can escape and the object will be much more perfect.

[@MelissaMuir]

Lancelot Tavola thank you. Yes, when I use delft clay I always put in vents. This is Petraond and is a bit more porous and doesn’t need the vents for small pieces like this one.

[@anandpanchal6390]

thanks to share

[@cpayne1757]

Hi - Can you use the same crucible for melting copper / silver / gold? Or do you use separate crucibles for each metal type that you cast...?

[@MelissaMuir]

+Zippy DoDah no. You need to have a crucible for each type of metal. They are really inexpensive.

[@greenboy1916]

I’ve been trying this using the MAP gas tank map pro tank and my metal (I’ve tried brass and silver) never seems to stay liquid long enough. I get the metal past the melting point as I would for spin casting but it seems that every pour just goes cold too fast. The only successful pour I’ve had has been bismuth. Any suggestions?

[@MelissaMuir]

Hmmmm are you using a hose with the torch? I found that if I don’t have the hose and the canister is held upside down it doesn’t produce enough heat.

[@AwGusTeen]

Is the trough that you cut around the piece used to allow displaced air to escape? Is there a circumstance where you use air vent holes - like for a large piece?

[@jakeasinjake3347]

In another comment she said since she was using petrobond and it was porous the vents weren’t needed. The digging out was so that roughly half the impression was on both sides of the flask.

[@Froststern1]

Very informative Thank you for this video.. I like music of the beginning of the video , what's the title and the musician ?

[@MelissaMuir]

I am not sure. I believe all the music on this came from the KZbin music library. I will see if I can find it again.

[@anandpanchal6390]

mem in the end you use black liquid what is this and where can find and how much time for dry

[@MelissaMuir]

+Anand Panchal It is actually enamel paint used for things like model cars and air planes. I got mine at the local craft supply store.

[@scotts4134]

Great piece. I'm curious as to why you didn't create any vents in the mold. I thought that was a "must" procedure. Thanks.

[@MelissaMuir]

It depends on the type of clay. The one used in this video is a bit more porous so it wasn’t as necessary with such a small piece. But when I do other larger pieces with this clay, I do put in vents. Since the making of this video I have also switched clays to one that is more fine and compacts really well. That one NEEDS to have air vents.

[@scotts4134]

@@MelissaMuir Thanks and thank you for the quick response!!

[@amandathompson4692]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I would have loved commentary on what you are exactly doing and why. Also, can this be done with bronze? The music is a bit distracting.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you for the feedback. This video is not one that was meant to be a teaching videos like my others. It was only meant to show the process. I do have other videos on sand casting that explain what is going on. I think it would have been far less interesting in this format without the music? *shrug*

[@TheWorldtalentscout]

Hello! What is that black liquid you used at the end? Thank you

[@MelissaMuir]

It is a model paint used for things like model cars and such.

[@reinaldogonzalez6045]

I would like to know if you use vent in the molds?

[@MelissaMuir]

It depends on the material I am using to cast in. In this case it was petobond. It is less dense so it didn’t need the air vents. When I am using Delft clay then yes, I do put in air vents.

[@SilverHunter2013]

I take it that is baby powder? I am starting to get into casting. Will be trying it here in the next month or so. The powder is to keep the item from sticking? thanks for sharing and great video.

[@alexblackburn2247]

SilverHunter2013 yeah that was baby powder to keep the layers from sticking. the best type of sand to cast with is either green sand, which is just play sand with a little bit of some kind of concrete mix

[@MelissaMuir]

Yes, it is baby powder. I like to put a bit of powder on the item being molded as well so it releases a bit easier from the sand.

[@MelissaMuir]

That is great. I haven't ever used green sand. I may have to try that.

[@BoredT-Rex]

How do you know how much silver or other metal to use

[@MelissaMuir]

I show u how to it depends. When I am doing small sand casting batches like this, I typically pour with 2 oz.

[@the_first_woodwizard]

I'm with you Carrington. Melissa does some fine work. I also would like to know what type of grinder you use to clean up your artwork?

[@MelissaMuir]

Scott Sandison Thank you Scott. I am using the JoolTool to do the final grinding and polishing.

[@the_first_woodwizard]

Thanks Melissa, Keep on dazzling us!

[@ARMADAPUBLISHERS4106]

hey what powder did u apply to the piece ?

[@MelissaMuir]

It is boric acid.

[@OMIDZ4]

How beautiful and thank you for your help😍. No matter how much I searched, I could not find this clay in my area😰. And since I live in Iran, companies can not send to me😕. do you have a recipe of making this clay? Thank you sincerely🙏

[@MelissaMuir]

I do not have a recipe. Sorry. I am not the one that makes it. 😕

[@OMIDZ4]

@@MelissaMuir no problem Thank you🙏

[@TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou]

ty

[@MelissaMuir]

+Tasha Harris -Tashaluvsyou You are welcome. :)

[@MrArmystrong85]

Where would I get the casting equipment?

[@MelissaMuir]

MrArmystrong85 go to DIYcastings.com. Use the coupon code “MelissaRocks” for an extra little discount. 😁

[@HiichaamChaamchaam]

🌷

[@LittleCherryHill]

Oh I'm so going to get that kit!! Thanks for sharing :) P.s - what kind of enamel was that?

[@nelsonx5326]

The enamel, looked like hobbyshop model airplane paint. Could probably use nail polish.

[@maheshrajakaruna2173]

Wts the red sand u used

[@MelissaMuir]

Clay from Craig Dabler

[@Airon0727]

Where did you get the flask?

[@MelissaMuir]

I get this from Craig Dabler - www.diycastings.com

[@Thebobbyisawsome]

What do you use to make the patterns to make the cast out of if I was starting out before having an already metal castes one?

[@MelissaMuir]

I use many different things. But these patterns come from Craig Dabler at www.DIYCastings.com

[@jacktrevivian3189]

What’s the white powder called?

[@MelissaMuir]

Jack Trevivian you can use talc, but this was baby powder

[@Kenopatra1435]

What is the black?

[@MelissaMuir]

The burned sand.

[@beefsoda1]

What is the powder used to separate the mold halfs?

[@MelissaMuir]

I used baby powder. But you can also use talc.

[@MelissaMuir]

@stephanielittle2013 yes. I believe so

[@Elites-asthetic]

Would this be possible making a curb ring this way Thanks

[@MelissaMuir]

Possibly, but you. may have some difficulties where it has a lot of curves or small openings. If you were to cast a curb ring this way, it wouldn't have them movement that an actual curb chain has, it would be more solid where there joins meet.

[@Elites-asthetic]

@@MelissaMuir ok thanks I don’t think you need that movement tho if it’s a ring right ?

[@MelissaMuir]

@@Elites-asthetic That is correct, I wouldn’t think you would need the movement either.

[@Elites-asthetic]

@@MelissaMuir ok thanks 🙏 that’s my new project a curb ring Now trying to find out how much gold it will take Because this seems hard I have some most wax designs of the curb ring and some wedding bands but I can not tell what gold I would possibly need How did you learn this

[@MelissaMuir]

@@Elites-asthetic it has all been trial and error. Maybe try it out in silver first.

[@laurenhuchel8303]

What is your torch setup? :)

[@MelissaMuir]

In this case, I am using a Mapp Gas Torch. I believe the link for it is in the video description

[@Vatsek]

That looks good. Can it make any money, though?

[@MelissaMuir]

+Vatsek HA! I guess that entirely depends on how good of a business person you are. :)

[@patrickkatkaew9843]

Hello that is silver? or aluminum?

[@MelissaMuir]

This was silver

[@Lugh444]

Is that silver you are casting?

[@MelissaMuir]

Luke R yes. It is sterling silver.

[@alexxxx2413]

Hi what is white powder?

[@MelissaMuir]

It is baby powder or talc.

[@MischiefOne]

I know talking in fron the camera is annoying but a little information would be awesome. Such as paint your using as well as the talcum powder someone asked about. Have an outstanding day

[@MelissaMuir]

Mischief_Syndicate thank you for your feedback. If you are familiar with my channel, you will see that I have no problem talking in front of the camera. This video was not meant to be a teaching video but one that simply shows the process. I do have other videos that explain this process.

[@MischiefOne]

@@MelissaMuir oh ok. Makes sense now and I'm not yet familiar. But will be venturing deep

[@MelissaMuir]

Mischief_Syndicate thanks. There are close to 200 videos. Let me know if you have questions or other suggestions.

[@MischiefOne]

@@MelissaMuir definitely. I'm very interested in retraining myself in casting from resins to gold. So I'll be posting any questions or suggestion. Thank you fo being so quick to response

[@martincyna5409]

When I was in school no music .Teacher would tell you what she was doing. Why did you v out the edge.

[@MelissaMuir]

Martin Cyna that is because this video isn't a teaching video. It was a video strictly to show the process. I have a workshop that explains why everything was done in the video. The purpose is to create a "lock" for both sides of the mold.

[@quinnquynguyen8129]

Wait, a time skip happened at 3:28. So how long does it take for the metal to melt? Cuz I read that sand casting was supposed to be one of the cheaper and easier manufacturing methods. 4:09 Wait, don't you need some kind of exit hole for air to escape, so the molten metal can pour in? 4:15 I think you kinda skipped the sand removal part. So we didn't get to see whether you performed the shakeout by vibrations or waterjets, etc. 5:51 Wait so how did you wipe away the excess paint? Dislike.

[@MelissaMuir]

It all depends on the type of torch you have. Some will melt faster than others. I didn’t need an exit hole or air vent because in this video I am using pertobond which isn’t not as compact as the newer clay by Craig or delft clay. To remove the sand, I just used a soft brush on the piece. There wasn’t excess paint. Any paint that accidentally got on the high spots of the paint were wiped off with a paper towel, very carefully.

[@quinnquynguyen8129]

@@MelissaMuir Thank you.

[@SC-rb2jr]

If you look at Andrew Berry’s Videos on Delft casting, you will see what I believe is a better way to do the casting, and it has a very good commentary.

[@MelissaMuir]

yes, I have seen his. It is a great video.

[@corporallee44]

Could you speak up please, becuase I cannot hear the instructions, it must be the blasting music-AGAIN I think I must going deaf

[@MelissaMuir]

Arnold Robert Lee there is no speaking in this video