The Art of Cuttlefish Casting with Peter Tiner - How to Create Silver Jewelry!

[@debrad.hayashi7856]

Very nice tutorial. Well produced, clear and very informative. Well done. Thank you for making this, one of the best I've found on this subject.

[@10Gables]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm getting ready to do my first pour and this was very helpful.

[@gabrielgarduno7236]

Muy buen trabajo

[@MrFujack103]

Nice video the only thing I have a problem with is sitting down under a table that your poring molten metal on! If you drop that crucible your have a lap full of silver and some very nasty burns. Ok stand at a table if you are doing anything with molten metal.

[@salparedo]

Cool man

[@tamirescosta6557]

can I use this technique with brass aswell?

[@dianasw16]

Great tutorial very clear and pleasant music!

[@MBrusaZappellini]

Thank you for sharing this video- concise and easy to follow- this is a fun and straightforward casting project for beginning jewelry classes- and the "interesting" odor of burning cuttlefish bone will stay with you forever! (It's not that bad, just very unique) Nice work!

[@osbornhighschoolms.byersar7353]

Very nice and clear tutorial. I am an Art teacher and this was very helpful. I use plaster cubes instead of the cuttlebone for economy sake, but this was great. Thanks.

[@huffmansbh]

how did you determine how much silver to melt to fill the cuttlefish?

[@Ajdohjewellerydesigns]

beautiful tutorial. thanks for the clear and concise instructions.

[@chrysanths6395]

Thanks for this nice tutorial.

[@Mica0012Enoch]

nice!, lovely design.!

[@unbelievableblue7075]

would r8 8/8 m8

[@amandabrawn5463]

Hi - great tutorial. Really clear and easy to understand. Please could you tell me what torch is being used and what the granules in the tin foil tray are. Thanks

[@KatAdair]

Amanda Brawn, I think he’s actually using kitty litter in the tray...kitty litter is clay-based, so that would make sense. I’ve used regular play sand with my castings. As far as a torch, you’d want something like this Victor kit with tanks and regulators: www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDRF9W2. Don’t skimp on your torch...you can pick up cheaper kits at different budget tool places. But since you’re literally playing with fire, you want a known brand and not a cheap knockoff. Smith is reputable, Victor, Lincoln Electric. Also, you’ll want a dual fuel torch...with propane and oxygen or acetylene and oxygen. The oxygen gets the flame hotter. I have an acetylene/ambient air setup, and it would not get this amount of metal hot enough to cast. If you’re doing smaller pieces of jewelry, you could use a Bernzomatic torch from a home improvement center...get the one with the yellow tank (MAPP alternative...hotter than other gas they carry).

[@KatAdair]

Oh, also, expect to pay about $300 for a good torch setup with tanks and regulators. You’ll find cheaper kits, but they’re usually cheaper because they don’t include the regulators or tanks, which are a good part of the price of the setup. I would also recommend doing this outdoors...the cuttlefish burning smell is like burned hair...it’s pretty bad! Also, being outdoors will make sure that the gas and carbon monoxide dissipates. I was told by an instructor once to never use propane inside a house or a basement, especially where there might be a gas water heater...the propane will sink to the floor and travel. Also, if you buy your torch at a local welding supply, they are usually very good at educating you how to use the system safely.

[@KatAdair]

Great tutorial...so peaceful by the pool! Another tip I had seen used in the past is to use a soft paintbrush to brush the carved cavity to bring out the cuttlefish texture a little more. Your pieces are beautiful, and the video is really nice. Thank you!

[@dkburruss]

Very nice tutorial! Thank you!

[@shonaoneill5151]

Excellent demonstration of your work. I too use cuttlefish occasionally, it is a very good way for people who want to make their own jewellery but don't have much money for expensive tools, which a lot of silver work requires.