Cast Iron Rubber Ducks! | (I cast them.) | Full Project Video | Beware of Bling!
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- In this video I detail the whole process of making cast iron ducks from rubber ducky toys!
They were cast at the 2023 Down On The Farm Iron Pour this past July.
Thank you to Kelly and Diane Ludeking for hosting the event!
For info on how to attend this event in 2024 visit the website:
downonthefarmironpour.com
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If you're new here welcome! My name is Laura Mullen Vermilye and I am an iron casting metal artist. Being a cast iron artist is an interesting - and at times tough journey, but the rewards far exceed all challenges. While working with cast iron to create my art I am exposed to an amazing community of artists who are as dedicated and passionate as I am. The cast iron art culture is a major influence in my life and on my work and I want to share this artistic adventure with anyone who is interested in seeing hard working people make amazing art with a hot and dangerous material. To do this, I make vlog style videos on this channel that chronicle the artwork that I am currently making and my journeys in Metalsmithing and iron casting. In between casting and metal art videos you may also see some behind the scenes footage of me roaming around the heart of the Midwest and the Ozarks. Thank you to all you folks that are as interested in my small metal project as you are in my cast iron art! Thanks for tunin' in, and as always - I love you. - Навчання та стиль
Surprisingly complicated molds, yet elegant.
Parting line looks better than a polished parting line - That's just how life is
The parting lines on the ducks look like the seam lines on some plastic castings. I like them like that.
completely honest opinion from someone that doesn’t metal work. it looks amazing! i wouldn’t worry about the parting line! it looks so nostalgic and great just leaving it there
So glad i found this channel from a short, quality
I was curious as to how this was done. Thanks for the upload. Commenting for engagement.
edit: i love the iron pour part. your little mold in the middle of all that chaos with the rousing music was fantastic
eyes look great! also vote for leaving casting lines
I originally didn’t like the part lines, but after your explanation, I like the way they look. The sand texture is great, and smoothing down the part line just wouldn’t look right.
The CZ eyes are neat! I enjoyed seeing the entire process. Trial and error is a rough way to learn, but the “failures” along the way can also be beautiful and artistic.
Leave the parting lines - looks good
I like the molding process. I may copy in aluminum for a friend.
Love ya kiddo.
I would have removed the partingline, and given some of the ducks a racing line with different colours. However i would keep some ducks with partinglines, because it's part of the cast iron look.
Pretty neat!
Parting lines for the Win! Love the ducks!
You do what ever the F*** you want!
huh. those zirconia cuts held up pretty good. I'm gonna have to try it in my pottery. Super cool to see those in cast iron!
Lol ur a perfectionist leave the lines
U blew me away just making the cast ( a lot of work)
Keep up the good work ….
Rob
Thanks!😊
I like that you 'like the felt on the bottom'. Who doesn't want their ducks to slide easy??? It's your art... I trust you to leave parting lines when it feels like they should stay. (Rabbit-trail.... I keep chickens. When the hens quit laying, I don't get rid of them. I'd have a really hard time giving up on a one eyed iron duck.) Last but not least, I'm a fan of the bright light that you radiate.
Perfect for use in a Mercury bath
I would sooooo buy one
Parting lines is definitely not a problem when the original object is traditionally molded, so some lines would just be expected.
And the one that lost its stone just needs an eye patch to be the best of the batch! 😎
I think the parting lines suit these castings.
As for the stones getting covered in iron, I suspect a plaster (or even sand/epoxy) based adhesive would remove the potential cavity for the iron to fill.
I would leave the line gives that how its made look i like it
I think the unfinished parting line looks better; having a polished stripe down the back would be a bit odd. One thing that I think might look good is polishing up the beaks, including the parting lines on them and the blobs in the mouth. (They certainly look good as they are, too, though!)
Pouring liquid iron is about as cool as it gets. Have any rubber ducky races coming up in your area?
Great video 😁, would love a recipe for your sand mixture or even a video one day of how to make it
Hi everyone hope everyone is having a blessed day and yes good side . Hope you and rob are doing well thanks for the video
The parting lines make a nice effect and really make a definite statement on the pieces. Leave them. If you took them out you’d have to completely polish the whole piece and would ruin the sand effect!
That's the raviest casting I've seen. Is there a place where I can find a list of iron pours happening so I could maybe spectate?
I think the parting lines look awesome. And covering up the bottom with felt is totally great.
Of course it is a momma duck. I totally agree with leaving the paring line as is. If you can't make it disappear then leave it. Otherwise it will even stand out more in a more ugly way. But, on the not so good ones, you might want to try and work over the parting line as an experiment/exercise. To see what you could do and how it would turn out. I mean making a more textured like finish and not just ground down. Remove the major bulk of the parting line but still leave a bit of a ridge with some texture. As far as the felt, I think it is desirable even if the underside was perfect. I would rather it providing some protection to what it will be sitting on.
They turned out really good
I like the parting lines, they speak to the method they were made.
The parting lines are punk rock
Leaving the parting lines adds character but curious to know how one would look abrasive tumbled🤔. Kudos on the great work ! You are Awesome!
There is an aspect of my particular... idiom, that prevents me from saying "cute." It's even more difficult to not say "cute" when there are several small ducks all in a row.
On the other hand, my idiom was quite confused about how to respond to, eh... putting a duck's head in a vise and drilling out its little eyeballs. Perhaps a conflict between "being nice", and then "comedic irony." Hm.
:-) Nice work.
Excellent process video!
Mee moop Mee moop!
Thank you! Cheers!
I think the part lines are fine
This is an awesome idea and duckies look so cool ! You are not only a persistent craftsman but a great artist! My kindest regards from far Ukraine!
Please leave the parting lines. They add character. I really enjoy your work.
I like the parting lines but would also like to see them knocked down a bit. How that would be accomplished.... your needle scaler? shot peening? coarser wire brush? thoughts and prayers? They look awesome though. Could the one with the worst eyes get a brass or copper tube setting with a CZ? or a ball bearing made from whatever material? Great work any which way!
Have you considered setting the CZ's after casting? (They would be bright brilliant cut stones, talk about Bling) With your bench jewelry skills, it is something you could probably do with the tools you have. Cut a seat and burnish them in. ?
The parting lines are part of the process... I would leave them.
You could put an eyepatch on the first "failed" duck...they can be a pirate
Have you try to remove parting line before you make the mold?
Felt will protect someone's tabletop anyway, why should a little shrink or whatever scrap a decorative piece if it's never going to be seen? I'm not saying I did the exact same thing with some putty, sanding, and felt just 2 days ago. But I'm not NOT saying it either. What kind of monster would try to peel the felt off anyway? Shhhh!
Congrats on getting your ducks in a row! 😁
lol!! Thanks brother!!
What do you think of Woods's Metal (Rose's Metal) for people who want to play around with metal casting, but don't want to deal with high temperatures?
forgive me I know nothing about any of this, other than it's pretty awesome.
but my question is, could you tumble them? like you would polish rocks.. what would happen?
very cool process though I definitely enjoyed the video
So Including all of the materials needed to make these, how much did they cost?
So what are molds made of? Curious i am :>
@ProjectFear This would be a great way to help a small business out while adding to your store. Just thought yall would enjoy this.
They look awesome, is that a sodium silicate mold?
It’s LinoCure
Hey sweetie, I was watching Steve Watkins trying to pur cast iron for a capstan for the Tally Ho project and they're really struggling with their sand mold.
Steve Watkins At Work is the UA-cam site. Would ya be interested in contacting Steve to see if you can help with his Capstan mold?
Love ure videos and the duckies are awesome😊
Where can I buy one?
Eye patch on the ducks without eyes.
what is the website to get an off cast
I found you website just not the off cast stuff im little slow
Watching you drill the eyes is surprisingly troublesome.
lol, imagine how it felt actually performing the operation!!
Это вы так с друзьями каждые выходные развлекаетесь?
Not every weekend, but as often as we can!!😊
I don't think they will float!
Lmao
Sand yuck! Investment is the way to go
I appreciate your opinion and send you love and best wishes for all your future endeavors brother.☺️