Thank you for showing us your work! I'm really into DIY jewelry, but I was to scared to even think about melting silver. I learn A LOT today and I would love to see more!
I've studied jewelry and light metals processes at RISD... When filing put a small bowl or cardboard box beneath your cast object to collect falling silver dust. This is valuable to conserve. NEVER use a motorized rotary disc to grind it as it will waste much silver. Just be patient and file your object. Silver is soft. It shouldn't be that difficult to do by hand.
Thanks so much for sharing this- I haven't tried melting any silver yet but I am saving all my silver wire odds and ends with a view to trying something like this soon.
Thanks for this video, i started studying with this one then studied every other jewelry video, and now i’ve made my own silver pieces 👌🏼🎉💯 thanks brother
I intend on trying to make a simple mace head out of silver, partly because I think it's one of the few most practical ways to use silver as a weapon & partly for roleplaying reasons.
lightly burnishing the surface of the metal will help remove the tiny pits (porosity) and help get a better finish. you can use a slighty bent back of an old burr in your dremel as a tiny hammer to do this, you may need to round and polish it a bit.
Nah , only the really complicated stuff that requires specific tools is. For simpler stuff for hobbyists like us - a blowtorch and some casting clay is plenty!
I have done many melts of many different metals. Silver seems to be the one that gives me the most grief. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the community. 😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥
Thanks so much, I wanted to know how to do something smaller. And you definitely helped me to get a little more confidence in doing that. God bless and continue to make these videos
You can use tobacco ash to polish i dont know why it works better than just about any silver polishes you can buy as a non smoker i only found this out by experimentation but it is a handy wee tip if needed
Thanks you a lot for sharing details. Very interesting. I'd try to cast signet ring with zinc for training. But can't melt bronze or silver with my propan torch..
Wow what a great video although I am more of fabricator I have only taken one casting class and it was no where easy like this one is of yours. It involved all kinds of expensive tools . Love this I would like to give this a try. Is there a specific type if wax to purchase for this type of casting? You did an amazing job and I liked the one that didn't work out you shared that it was appreciated,
Hi, I enjoyed this video! I am getting into jewelry design but sadly have had too many fails with hired companies either doing the CAD design or actually casting my items. I am looking into Rhino CAD design and buying a 3D resin printer to cut out a bit of failure on the end of hired companies, leaving just the casting work to be done by them. But then I actually wondered if maybe I should just do the casting work myself too. my designs will be complex silver and gold jewelry items, would I do best leaving it to the "pros" or would it be worth my time to learn and do myself? Thankyou!
I guess it all depends on costs vs savings - when you're the one doing things, there's no support to call when stuff goes bad... stuff like quality assurance etc.. That being said there are a lot of benefits of being in charge of everything, too :) I'd suggest trying stuff yourself first, with minimal investment - and then outsourcing it if the manufacturing is way too complex :)
He said busted b hole 😂 further viewing of the video makes me realize although you’re being instructional and professional your sense of humor is pretty good 💯
I love how if it weren't for the ding of that pun counter, I would've been able to act like an adult. But I snickered every time it went off. DAMN YOU PUN COUNTER!
I am wanting to make a silver cross. Incorporating like a western almost gold nugget design with family brand 5xd.any ideals on design and mold. I am totally brand new to this. Also I have silver from my dad's implants for his teeth. And some other silver. Silver bullion coins. Can this all be added together to make pendant cross. ? If you have time I would appreciate your input. Ty. Love your videos that I have watched so far.. ✌️
Really well done. Very impressive video. Show ing mistakes...only makes it Real👍. Good sence of humor! "Don't forget The B Crack"!!! Love it, we laught, a lot!😳🤣❤
Please would you like to make a detailed list of every single machine or tool what you have used in your inventory? As well ass telling the name and putting the link where I can buy it please. Thanks!
I am Here to let you know, making a silver bullet is easier. You are basically pouring molten silver into a heated bullet mould. Let it solidify ,Remove the casting sprew and open the mould . The bullet will just fall out by gravity. So catch it on something cushiony that can be scorched . That's about it. Loading it into a cartridge is also pretty easy .
would you make the only flatware a man needs for his home (including a set that fits so comfortably in the hand any bum could master- fork, butter spread, spoon etc etc etc).
Amazing video. One question though. Why didn't you take something more durable than delft clay ? Is there any alternative options for more that one casting ? Thanks to answer and keep up with the good work.
Because most everything will melt or go on fire from the temperate of melted silver… almost 2000 degrees. You can use the actual metal b or wax b to make the object again and again… trust me I tried to find cheaper options too… and ended up wasting time and money because this stuff is a science / art.
This looks very simple to make silver bullets i'm planning on using this whenever we have a zombie invasions in this country or whenever we have to go to war and we don't have enough resources.
Thank you, this was a very helpful video. You gave me some great info, that I plan on using soon! I am a new silversmith. My question is, I have lots of silver pieces that I need to melt down that are soldered. How do I go about doing that?
I'm pretty sure you can sand-cast gold - however it's melting temperature is much, much higher - you'd need a furnace or an oxyacetylene torch to melt it! :x
Roughly how much for all the gear and stuff to have this workshop at home? Ball park estimate so I know how much one would need to have a workshop at home to do this
What wheel and grit did you use to polish? Was that wool? What bit did you use on the hand rotary tool to sand? Do you need the hand sander? Could you not have just sanded on the wheel?
I used jeweler's rouge (red polishing compound). I used a felt wheel :) The bit was just some sandpaper. But all those tools aren't necesary - you really only need some sandpaper and patient hands :D Polishing might be hard though.
When you buy sterling silver, what material do you buy? Silver casting grains or something else? They say that 1 ounce of silver costs roughly 15-30 dollars but I can't find it anywhere under 50. Thank you.
Enjoyed watching this casting process always been interested in it. I especially liked the timing of it, QUICK! Good job! Can you use this same process for a chunky signet ring? Also looks like there is some shrinkage?
hehe keeping it simple! And it depends on how much material you need to remove to get a desired finish- I had to remove a lot on my project in the video- so it "shrunk" yes. For rings you might want to anticipate that and accomodate it in the mold making - or leave it raw after casting- then it will be 1:1 (just not pretty :D)
Will this be an option if I want to add zirconia to items like this? If so, what would be the best method in order for the cubic to stay on without looking tacky?
Definitely, but I think you should look into how 'real' jewellers add gemstones. I know you can buy pre-made silver seats for gemstones that you can just solder on - maybe that's something for you?
Thank you. Question for you: that gas blowtorch, is that designed to work at any angle? I have a Bernzomatic torch that will sputter out if I try to point it downwards even a little bit. Nevermind, I see it's a different gas mix altogether and burns hotter than propane.
His gas has acetone added for extra heat. If a can is new or recently filled it has a good deal of liquid gas in it(LPG). If you tilt the can so that liquid comes out of the jet rather than gas it will get exciting as it vaporises in the air and ignites or may put the flame out following this. As the can empties and there is less or even no liquid gas left then this does not happen so much. Be careful with this liquid gas problem particularly if there is something near by that can catch flame. No flammables within a metre for safety.
Okay, i emptied a whole can of MAPP gas by now and still don´t get any results.. the silver doesn´t melt at all. I´m seeing all those people using mapp and its absolutely not working for me.. i really don´t know why. Can you tell me what specific model of burner you´re using? Since I have the Power Mapp from Rothenbeger (Same brand as yours as far as i see)
Are you using MAPP Pro gas? That's the only kind of MAPP gas I can find in the U.S. I also cannot melt the silver in a crucible with MAPP gas. I do not know how this guy did it.
It's just a piece of wax that I cut off from a 'carving wax ring tube'. (Basically a blank used to carve rings from - look up on amazon or other stores!)
I love the fact you showed a first fail attempt. Thank you for reminding us to keep trying
This video got me into casting ... now im starting a jewlery buisness just because i stumbled on this video :) thx !
How's it going ?
Thank you for showing us your work! I'm really into DIY jewelry, but I was to scared to even think about melting silver. I learn A LOT today and I would love to see more!
I've studied jewelry and light metals processes at RISD... When filing put a small bowl or cardboard box beneath your cast object to collect falling silver dust. This is valuable to conserve. NEVER use a motorized rotary disc to grind it as it will waste much silver. Just be patient and file your object. Silver is soft. It shouldn't be that difficult to do by hand.
YOLO lol
Lol
Hi bro thanks a lot for the info ve💐 can you use Air dry clay for casting please??????? Kind Regards Jo
Thank you for the tutorial! I appreciate the care you put in, most people leave their B holes sloppy and rigid.
Them the nicest “B” holes I’ve seen in a while! 🤤 Thanks for sharing Zibartas!
Yes! More designs please. It actually looks pretty forward.
Thanks so much for sharing this- I haven't tried melting any silver yet but I am saving all my silver wire odds and ends with a view to trying something like this soon.
Thank you for this! I'm casting my husband's wedding ring, and this helps tremendously!!
Thank you for the tutorial dude! :) You make some of the best cosplay tutorials around!
Great video man and good on you for including the mistake, no ego and very helpful!
Thanks for this video, i started studying with this one then studied every other jewelry video, and now i’ve made my own silver pieces 👌🏼🎉💯 thanks brother
I intend on trying to make a simple mace head out of silver, partly because I think it's one of the few most practical ways to use silver as a weapon & partly for roleplaying reasons.
lightly burnishing the surface of the metal will help remove the tiny pits (porosity) and help get a better finish. you can use a slighty bent back of an old burr in your dremel as a tiny hammer to do this, you may need to round and polish it a bit.
Wow this is the A to Z very simple yet packed DIY silver making. Just wow!👍❤️
It's always interesting to watch people cast. Thanks for sharing
I've been wanting to make some jewelry so thank you!!! I always thought it'd be really expensive
Nah , only the really complicated stuff that requires specific tools is. For simpler stuff for hobbyists like us - a blowtorch and some casting clay is plenty!
I have done many melts of many different metals. Silver seems to be the one that gives me the most grief. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the community. 😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥
This is awesome! You should do a video on doing a closed cast!
look at craftsman's channel. it's a hidden gem
Thanks so much, I wanted to know how to do something smaller. And you definitely helped me to get a little more confidence in doing that. God bless and continue to make these videos
You can use tobacco ash to polish i dont know why it works better than just about any silver polishes you can buy as a non smoker i only found this out by experimentation but it is a handy wee tip if needed
Can you talk about safety/protective gear needed for this? Do you need a ventilator? etc.
Nice mold. Makes for a nice charm for your friend. Thanks for the video.
"Stop it, get some help" killed me
Thanks you a lot for sharing details. Very interesting.
I'd try to cast signet ring with zinc for training. But can't melt bronze or silver with my propan torch..
Very nice instructional video!
I like the imperfect way you show us how to do also.
Wow what a great video although I am more of fabricator I have only taken one casting class and it was no where easy like this one is of yours. It involved all kinds of expensive tools . Love this I would like to give this a try. Is there a specific type if wax to purchase for this type of casting? You did an amazing job and I liked the one that didn't work out you shared that it was appreciated,
Best and easiest explaination as well as common problems shown. Thanks!
Thank you for this. It makes me feel more confident about trying to teach myself to do this.
Nice. How would you cast a piece of sea fan?
Hi bro thanks a lot for the video very cool💐 can you use Air dry clay for casting please??????? Kind Regards Jo
Thanks for your time snd sharing your skills and ideas
Good to watch cheers,it would be great to watch something with some fine detailing in the design
Yes I would like to see some more cool 3d castings and pours such as a 3d heart ❤️ pendant would be cool to make for loved ones
Great video
Hi, I enjoyed this video! I am getting into jewelry design but sadly have had too many fails with hired companies either doing the CAD design or actually casting my items. I am looking into Rhino CAD design and buying a 3D resin printer to cut out a bit of failure on the end of hired companies, leaving just the casting work to be done by them. But then I actually wondered if maybe I should just do the casting work myself too. my designs will be complex silver and gold jewelry items, would I do best leaving it to the "pros" or would it be worth my time to learn and do myself?
Thankyou!
I guess it all depends on costs vs savings - when you're the one doing things, there's no support to call when stuff goes bad... stuff like quality assurance etc.. That being said there are a lot of benefits of being in charge of everything, too :) I'd suggest trying stuff yourself first, with minimal investment - and then outsourcing it if the manufacturing is way too complex :)
He said busted b hole 😂 further viewing of the video makes me realize although you’re being instructional and professional your sense of humor is pretty good 💯
Me looking through the comments to see if I'm the only immature one lol 😆
BABAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA 😂
LOL right !!!
“Can’t forget the B crack!” “ Tools don’t really fit in the B Crack!” 🤣
@@carlacampbell2230two years later, and you still aren’t alone 😂
Nice video. What do you use to apply a small piece of silver to another piece of silver? Do you have a video on this.
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Subscribed.
i have a skeleton key i want to cast in sterling silver. was trying to see if i could have someone do it for me but i may try to do it myself
I love how if it weren't for the ding of that pun counter, I would've been able to act like an adult. But I snickered every time it went off. DAMN YOU PUN COUNTER!
I am wanting to make a silver cross. Incorporating like a western almost gold nugget design with family brand 5xd.any ideals on design and mold. I am totally brand new to this. Also I have silver from my dad's implants for his teeth. And some other silver. Silver bullion coins. Can this all be added together to make pendant cross. ? If you have time I would appreciate your input. Ty. Love your videos that I have watched so far.. ✌️
Really well done. Very impressive video.
Show ing mistakes...only makes it Real👍.
Good sence of humor!
"Don't forget The B Crack"!!!
Love it, we laught, a lot!😳🤣❤
I'm looking to make a charm for s charm bracelet, like a Star Trek pendant.
I love to learn more items to make if it's possible l love to see more items please I am very interested
Nice work
Please would you like to make a detailed list of every single machine or tool what you have used in your inventory?
As well ass telling the name and putting the link where I can buy it please. Thanks!
That’s very nice and inspiring
Brook thank you soooo much if I wanted to add diamonds do you know how to that ??maybe make some holes before it gets hard?
Great video. Glad you recovered from the busted B hole.
I am Here to let you know, making a silver bullet is easier. You are basically pouring molten silver into a heated bullet mould. Let it solidify ,Remove the casting sprew and open the mould . The bullet will just fall out by gravity. So catch it on something cushiony that can be scorched . That's about it. Loading it into a cartridge is also pretty easy .
Really cool video -yes, please to more advanced tips and tricks.
That is really cool dude 😎 ,you have a serious skill with silver.
I would love to own a pair of Silver Knuckle Dusters aka Brass Knuckles.⚔️😎⚔️
If I wanted to make a dinosaur ring , could I make the dinosaur in a linear mold and then bend it in a circle ?
You need a mandrel and a hammer, and need to make sure the silver is annealed, but you definitely can do it that way
Does the same apply for melting gold and can I melt 14 karat gold and 22 karat gold can you melt different carrots
Never get discouraged if your “B hole” collapses!
Pumpkin King XXIII just as well he wasn't making the letter A. 😂
Very cool and straight forward video. Thank you!
Now that was a perfect video!
Thanks bro, wanted to do some things but was hesitant
Not anymore
i have tried to cast bronze but always have imperfections. Is silver a little bit easier than bronze?
Where did the borax + impurities gone after pouring the content?
would you make the only flatware a man needs for his home (including a set that fits so comfortably in the hand any bum could master- fork, butter spread, spoon etc etc etc).
Could you provide a new US link for the MAPP blow torch? The link doesn't work. Thanks so much!
Amazing video. One question though. Why didn't you take something more durable than delft clay ? Is there any alternative options for more that one casting ?
Thanks to answer and keep up with the good work.
Because most everything will melt or go on fire from the temperate of melted silver… almost 2000 degrees. You can use the actual metal b or wax b to make the object again and again… trust me I tried to find cheaper options too… and ended up wasting time and money because this stuff is a science / art.
Do you have to Botax each time?
Lol the busted Bhole 🤣
😂
Very nice 😊
This looks very simple to make silver bullets i'm planning on using this whenever we have a zombie invasions in this country or whenever we have to go to war and we don't have enough resources.
is there a way to make 925 to 999 ? seperating the copper from it
Thank you, this was a very helpful video. You gave me some great info, that I plan on using soon! I am a new silversmith. My question is, I have lots of silver pieces that I need to melt down that are soldered. How do I go about doing that?
Can you try making a Cuban chain ?
I love learning this.
Great video! Thanks for the chuckles. Does this method work for casting gold (specifically white gold) too?
I'm pretty sure you can sand-cast gold - however it's melting temperature is much, much higher - you'd need a furnace or an oxyacetylene torch to melt it! :x
@@Zibartas awesome! I just bought a furnace and will be looking forward to trying out this method with it. Thanks again!
Does the melted borax powder not get into the mold? Or does it solidify with the heat?
It doesn't mix in - its this glass-like material that coats the melted silver, and if there's an excess - it solidifies into a "crust" :)
This was educational & entertaining! Thank You
i liked when you fixed the shape of the b-holes
Roughly how much for all the gear and stuff to have this workshop at home? Ball park estimate so I know how much one would need to have a workshop at home to do this
What is that holder called holding the B pendant called when you’re sanding the B
You covered all major topics
now you are ready to protect yourself from vampire`s invasion))) Great job, bro
What wheel and grit did you use to polish? Was that wool? What bit did you use on the hand rotary tool to sand? Do you need the hand sander? Could you not have just sanded on the wheel?
I used jeweler's rouge (red polishing compound). I used a felt wheel :) The bit was just some sandpaper. But all those tools aren't necesary - you really only need some sandpaper and patient hands :D Polishing might be hard though.
@@Zibartas what grits did you use for sanding and polishing?
Great video. No nonsense. Well done. And punny. Lol
A company called venev makes diamond polishing compounds for cheap. I got 8 different micron ranges up to full mirror polishing for $12
Where to buy the pot to melt the aluminium?
It looked like a tiny silver egg, when you made it wiggle lol
huh when have i heard that before
Awesome video. i wou;ld love to learn more. I subscribed and will be watching all videos
When you buy sterling silver, what material do you buy? Silver casting grains or something else? They say that 1 ounce of silver costs roughly 15-30 dollars but I can't find it anywhere under 50. Thank you.
Enjoyed watching this casting process always been interested in it. I especially liked the timing of it, QUICK! Good job!
Can you use this same process for a chunky signet ring? Also looks like there is some shrinkage?
hehe keeping it simple! And it depends on how much material you need to remove to get a desired finish- I had to remove a lot on my project in the video- so it "shrunk" yes. For rings you might want to anticipate that and accomodate it in the mold making - or leave it raw after casting- then it will be 1:1 (just not pretty :D)
You should make a skull ring! 😎
How important is PPE? Should we be using particulates masks during sanding?
Why is borax used and must I always use it when melting metals
Can you cast a ring with the one half or do u need to do both halves?
Nice work!
Will this be an option if I want to add zirconia to items like this? If so, what would be the best method in order for the cubic to stay on without looking tacky?
Definitely, but I think you should look into how 'real' jewellers add gemstones. I know you can buy pre-made silver seats for gemstones that you can just solder on - maybe that's something for you?
Loved this!
“B holes”
"A busted B hole"
"B crack"
"One of the B holes collapsed!"
Thank you. Question for you: that gas blowtorch, is that designed to work at any angle? I have a Bernzomatic torch that will sputter out if I try to point it downwards even a little bit. Nevermind, I see it's a different gas mix altogether and burns hotter than propane.
His gas has acetone added for extra heat. If a can is new or recently filled it has a good deal of liquid gas in it(LPG). If you tilt the can so that liquid comes out of the jet rather than gas it will get exciting as it vaporises in the air and ignites or may put the flame out following this. As the can empties and there is less or even no liquid gas left then this does not happen so much. Be careful with this liquid gas problem particularly if there is something near by that can catch flame. No flammables within a metre for safety.
Okay, i emptied a whole can of MAPP gas by now and still don´t get any results.. the silver doesn´t melt at all. I´m seeing all those people using mapp and its absolutely not working for me.. i really don´t know why. Can you tell me what specific model of burner you´re using? Since I have the Power Mapp from Rothenbeger (Same brand as yours as far as i see)
Are you using MAPP Pro gas? That's the only kind of MAPP gas I can find in the U.S. I also cannot melt the silver in a crucible with MAPP gas. I do not know how this guy did it.
@@abjensen same problem here, did you find anysolutions?
This is an amazing idea! what wax did you use to make the cast?
It's just a piece of wax that I cut off from a 'carving wax ring tube'. (Basically a blank used to carve rings from - look up on amazon or other stores!)