I’m having trouble sanding this casting texture inside the square indents.. so far i use rotating mandrel with sanding paper and manually folding the emery paper but have little to no luck in removing the texture… this is the wax casted pieces from the original model which i used bluecast and doesn’t have that big of a texture problem on those small details. submitted by /u/MeanHelicopter3396 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am looking for an inexpensive Dremel to do some projects over the summer. Any suggestions? I see some on Amazon but not sure what’s best. Not spending a lot cos arthritis is going to cut this new hobby short ( well maybe) . Thank you submitted by /u/MonolithsDimensions [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Where I live I dont even know if I can get Nitric acid here. I see one company but they dont sell to "individuals". Its also 2.5L and $135 ? What is your cost for refining? 50 toz 925 to 999 etc. ? Also, any good national places that buy 900-925 scrap? Thank you! ​ submitted by /u/BrandonApplesauce [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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I’m in the process of making rings out of silver and I want to jump up to grills next, but since I’ve only done sand casting it’s safe to assume that I can’t doteeth with a sandcast due to the way, it would fill the teeth correct? Sorry if this is a silly question, I can’t find the answer anywhere on the Internet, which I’m assuming is because you can’t do it. I would love to do lost wax eventually, but it is a lot more expensive for a beginner. submitted by /u/Ok-Tie-8684 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I found these molds at an estate sale and would like to use them for silver, but I’m having a hard time determine what they’re made of. Does anyone recognize the markings? All I know is that they are non ferrous. Still new to casting and just want to make sure I don’t create a big mess. submitted by /u/boosted_b5awd [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hey, does anyone have a shorter burnout schedule for srs pioneer smoothcast investment? They recommend 14 hours but make no refrence to flask sizing, I'm using a 3x4 flask. submitted by /u/Siggieballs65 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Introducing my new 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Roosevelt silver bar. This bar was designed, cast, and finished by Summit Metalsmith in Utah. 3D relief of Theodore Roosevelt in investment cast fine silver Back of bar submitted by /u/Summit_Metalsmith [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Just used my Valentine/ anniversary gift for the first time to cast a .999 Elder Futhark fehu. Tried casting stones in place but they scattered all over the casting. A bit of a bummer but I'm still kinda proud of it for being so new to casting. submitted by /u/JunketBoth5017 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more