What Is Casting Shrinkage? - Tips and Tricks for Flawless Results

[@ptigad]

Thank you so much for spending the time to produce content like this! I've run across similar issues with resin casting, so thank you for explaining how you battle it with casting!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you for watching! It's a frustrating problem for sure. So I hope this video helps 👍

[@robertidvani4907]

Well explained, not expecting learners to know the basics is the only way to teach

[@Rdn55]

love the graphics, really helps to understand the process. great video

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you! 😁

[@YOFAT]

Thanks i learned so much

[@GraceNoteForge]

Glad to hear it! 😁

[@angelavolkov1126]

Useful to know, thanks

[@parvizaghayarov935]

Thanks for this it is very informative for me

[@GraceNoteForge]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@heidona2]

Muy interesante. Nadie menciona esto.

[@jcng7578]

Hi, your casting is perfect. The surface of the casting is smooth. I am curious, after you poured the molten metal into the investment, what did you sprinkle on top of it?

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you! That was some borax flux powder that I sprinkled onto the button. It's not super necessary but it helps keep the button from getting heavy oxides and makes it a little easier to clean and re-cast for later.

[@jcng7578]

👍

[@Ruination-e3x]

I'm entirely new to this and purchased a Mini 8K S from Phrozen recently. JAMG HE resin sounds like a great option and I plan to try it out, but is there any reason why you don't use the castable jewelry resin that Phrozen sells? Does it yield less than optimal prints or have you not tried it out? Any feedback is more than appreciated, thanks!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Honestly, I just haven't tried Phrozen's castable resin out yet. I like experimenting with new stuff once and a while but I'm my opinion, if you find something that works good for you, there's no need to change it. So far, I really like working with the Jamg HE castable resin and it seems to be really versatile, so I've just been sticking with it and improving other steps in my casting process.

[@empty1061]

I apologize if you previously have answered the question, but what do you use to oxidize your jewelry?

[@GraceNoteForge]

I use a little liver of sulfur diluted in some warm water 👍

[@empty1061]

Thank you very much !​@@GraceNoteForge

[@GraceNoteForge]

@@empty1061 No problem! 👍