Best jewelry casting supplies according to redditors
We found 58 Reddit comments discussing the best jewelry casting supplies. We ranked the 45 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 58 Reddit comments discussing the best jewelry casting supplies. We ranked the 45 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.ca/Hardin-HD-2344SS-Stainless-Tabletop-Kilogram/dp/B00A9WQO5O
Roughly this but the materials are really dependent on your particular needs
Inkbird °F and °C Display PID, SSR, Thermocouple
3Kg Graphite Crucible
Hardin Ceramic Chamber
Budget Casting Supply Kanthal Element 110v
This is the mold on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/DOYOLLA-Pyramid-Silicone-Spherical-Crafting/dp/B078M5DXYY/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=large+resin+pyramid&qid=1567007209&s=gateway&sr=8-9
Hey there, I got a 4pk from amazon ✨amazon coasters square
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Definitely invest in some good mold release for silicone molds
http://www.amazon.com/Foundry-Graphite-Crucibles-Refining-Aluminum/dp/B00FBFOFPK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
Two part epoxy kits have been around for a long time. Could be a cottage industry thing or a one off piece on a kit body. Image could be from various things, but post cards would have been one good sourse.
I got it off of amazon, it comes in a pack with a few other boxes :) here is the link ;)
I have been using this large (4" - 5" mouth?) graphite crucible that I ordered from Amazon. It has worked perfectly so far, after at least 11 pours, with no sign of degrading:
http://www.amazon.com/Foundry-Graphite-Crucibles-Refining-Aluminum/dp/B00FBG3ROO
If your budget is pretty firm, there are smaller and cheaper, versions that are similar:
http://www.amazon.com/Foundry-Graphite-Crucibles-Refining-Aluminum/dp/B00FBFUB3U
6PCS Devil Eye Resin Molds, LET'S RESIN Dragon Eyes Epoxy Resin Silicone Molds with 1PCS Cabochons Resin Casting Molds and 2PCS Sticker for Resin Crafts Jewelry DIY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WSWL95H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.H3QDbH627M2R
I hope this works. They are currently sold out but if you watch it maybe?
I use a graphite crucible. My steel one oxidized through in two melts. I've done about 12 now with my graphite one and it's great. I got mine on Amazon. I just bought this one to do aluminum and use my current #3 for copper.
Amazon has a kit for exactly this.
Or this far cheaper one. Also on Amazon.
Awesome thank you so much! I'm just starting to watch videos and learn what I can. I am wanting to start attempting to make the exact size and kind of "coaster" you have in this video for Christmas gifts.
So, far I have the following in my "Shopping List"
Are there any of these you would go with or without or a different brand? Am I missing any key ingredients? I've been trying to watch only videos where they list what they are using. I also need to get my head wrapped around how much resin to use and how each color reacts with it.
What I'm doing doesn't need to be fancy. I just want to create something unique and nice for coworkers and family.
So what hot stuff do you work with? Hot is kind of an understatement when it comes to molten metal. Molten metal comes with it's own share of unique problems, that quite frankly many back yard casters choose to ignore.
u/vigg-o-rama has set you up on the right path, but I think he overlooked that you were talking copper too. The advice he gave is pretty damn good for aluminum, but copper is not aluminum, and behaves nothing like it. Take it as a starting point.
If you want to buy something, buy a gold furnace. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/HARDIN-234-4-Melting-Furnace-Casting-Recycling/dp/B00A9WQO5O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469799337&sr=8-2&keywords=jewelry+furnace
a 4kg gold furnace will have a melting capacity of about 1lb of aluminum, and about 4lbs of copper. I am assuming your dad is a contractor and you're using wire scraps. You shouldn't have any troubles putting it into one of these furnaces.
If you want to DIY it, but are concerned about the refractory, just buy a commercial furnace refractory. It takes some looking, but it isn't hard to get if you are willing to pay for it.
Get a real crucible, you don't have time to play around with DIY when dealing with copper. I would do my best not to use metal molds, and if you do, make sure they're steel, and have been pre-heated before you pour anything into them.
On the safety side of things, leather is your friend. Copper will ignite cloth on contact, and really does't stop it at all. Aluminized PPE is even better.
What do you plan on doing with your ingot when you're done?
You can either make your own using a ring blank or buy pre-made ones online. The pre-made ones will only be in standard sizes though.
I used Envirotex Lite 2 part self-leveling resin in my projects mainly, but I experimented with UV resin as well. I made some neat keychains, preserved flower bracelets, and lots of bowls, jewelry boxes, little pieces (like animal skulls, flowers, etc.) to add to the rim of my embroidery projects and other crafts, and even some coasters! If you’re leaning more towards a jewelry creation direction, I bought this kit and it was awesome! Tons of molds, spatulas, and all the tools and fixtures you need to assemble the jewelry (well, a good bit, anyways lol).
EuTengHao 225Pcs DIY Jewelry Silicone Casting Molds Tools Set Contains 9 Silicone Resin Jewelry Molds,2 Necklace Pendant Resin Molds,1 Earring Silicone Mold,Diamonds Mold,Bear Claw Mold,Sphere Mold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KG1MPF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_CLtqDbKHCDBNE
Here's one https://www.amazon.com/Sphere-Silicone-Jewelry-Specimen-Nonstick/dp/B07J6SJDPJ/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1549040903&sr=1-4&keywords=epoxy+mold+sphere
These are molds from amazon.
Large Creative Resin Mold, LEOBRO... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2N9656?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Basically you’d need to purchase a bunch of fire bricks and bond them together. You’d then carve out an area for the special heating wire coil and add a PID controller and relay. You’d then need a crucible and tongs.
In short, you might just buy a tabletop unit rather than the hassle of trying to make one yourself.
Example...
Happybuy 1KG Gold Melting Furnace 2102 F Degrees Fahrenheit Digital Melting Furnace Machine Heating Capacity 1800W Casting Refining for Precious Metals Gold Silver Tin Aluminum (1KG)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071PBVSJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6b5UDbBK5F1PX
This one seems good
Happybuy 1KG Gold Melting Furnace 2102℉ Digital Melting Furnace Machine Heating Capacity 1800W Casting Refining for Precious Metals Gold Silver Tin Aluminum (1KG) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071PBVSJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VD1jDbR77J9GB
It's called a kiln
Example: https://www.amazon.com/Propane-Melting-Furnace-Silver-Copper/dp/B0108U6OTW
I hear ya - I was trying with just a small charcoal grill and insulating a bit, then heating directly with a small propane torch. It was inefficient, ineffective, and likely more dangerous as I was closer to the fumes.
This is the one I have been using - and very happy with it. I did make some empty camping propane bottles into ones as well but ended up burning through them on the bottom.
$15?! link? if you're paying only $15 for graphite you'll be getting something slightly bigger than a thimble. this is the one I got. $36. the opening is big enough to melt cans. I wish I went bigger. next time.
Actually I made this exact foundry, same video and everything. I would not recommend getting the crucible that you linked. While it definitely will go IN the foundry, you need space below and around the crucible to put fuel for even heating. If you don't, you get hot and cold spots (relative) which can slow down the process, or damage the crucible. I bought the one linked below and while it is better than the one you linked I imagine, it is still sort of difficult getting the perfect circle of fire. I personally would go with the smallest possible. I'm a beginner like you are I imagine, so you shouldn't need to be casting with huge amounts of metal anyway, and even if you are this thing holds more than enough room to hold more material than I can procure.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FBFOFPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The burnout oven is the most expensive part of the setup if your looking to make rings or other smaller stuff I would suggest you get one of these this will be my next purchase the small size and rapid heating makes it perfect for casting small pieces
https://www.amazon.com/Rapidfire-Digital-Programmable-Controller-Beadmaking/dp/B00CUKD1UY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=table+top+furnace&qid=1572903793&sprefix=table+top+fur&sr=8-4
Maybe I'm not using the right terms... A small kiln used by hobbyists e.g https://www.amazon.com/Rapidfire-Digital-Programmable-Controller-Beadmaking/dp/B00CUKD1UY
Would that work with this new crucible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H539V5D)?
I was looking on amazon and other places and found the (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S6BG8HC/). Obviously the price sucks, but when I start casting from 3d prints it will be a lot safer for the 2nd type of tongs.
In terms of what I am melting. I actually have an insane amount of material i need to melt. I have ~400-500 disk platters of hard drives already removed (why i bought the crucible above). Then the shell of the hard drive can also be melted down. I then have around ~200 laptop hard drives i still need to dissemble. Waiting to finish the old large hard drives first.
Then I have the copper from the R/W heads, which will be fun to just have a bar of copper from that.
I also have pure aluminum shavings from milled aluminum. That I am holding off on until i am ready to deal with the possible oil issue of melting those.
The cans I save are simply the ones I drink. I have around ~4 more bags of cans to melt. I like doing this since i already buy the soda, might as well get something out of it and put it towards my hobby.