Lost Wax Casting Metal Density | How much metal do you need in your cast

Hope you guys enjoy this new video in our series on lost wax casting. Follow along as Dan explains how to calculate how much metal you need for your casts.
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•Lost Wax Casting Process In Order •
Wax carving - • Wax Carving for Lost W...
Molding and Wax Injection - • Molding and Wax Inject...
Sprueing - • Sprueing Waxes for Los...
Metal Density - This video!
Investment and Vacuum Casting - • Tool Talk: Kaya Cast V...
or Centrifugal Casting - • Centrifugal Casting Ma...
Finishing:
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-Sanding • Jewellery Finishing Pa...
-Polishing • Jewellery Finishing Pa...
As always guys we are not perfect we are just sharing with you what has worked for us so far. Thanks for watching!
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[@ClearMindJewellery]

Math on screen from 5:30-5:60 approx.

[@AhayahsArtist]

I received the documents it just very dark I can't see it .

[@ClearMindJewellery]

@@AhayahsArtist the file is a .png which may open with a grey or dark checkered background depending on the app. You can convert the .png once downloaded to a .jpeg or .pdf, print it, or drop it into a word doc (with other notes for your studio).

[@choschiba]

Nice video. I have one recommendation when loading the Kerr. You threw the heavy weight button / tree in there first. As graphite is very soft it could damage the crucible over a certain amount of time. I would load it with the beads first and then you have a cushion you can drop the button on. I hope this makes sense.

[@AhayahsArtist]

Just because you did this video I'm subscribing thank you

[@jamileholmes3650]

Thank you so much

[@AhayahsArtist]

Thanks you sooooo much for this video shit it like a secret out here.

[@ClearMindJewellery]

We had to learn things the hard way so we try to make sure that at the very least the basics are easily accessible.

[@AhayahsArtist]

@@ClearMindJewellery Can you do a video with the kiln how to operate it from start to finish?

[@AhayahsArtist]

@@ClearMindJewellery I will need the chart to also have flask with 2 inches and up and gold ratios as well please and thank you

[@ClearMindJewellery]

There are two additional spaces in the chart for people to write in their own flask sizes if they are different from the ones included. The equation is at the top of the second box in order to figure out the volume.

[@ClearMindJewellery]

All kilns are different depending on if they are manual or programmable and what size.
We created our UA-cam Membership Program for questions that are less universal and more personalized.
We may be able to do an overview video about kiln use in future.

[@AhayahsArtist]

Do you sell that chart would love to have it please.

[@FurqanH]

From where can i get this chart? And can u make 1 for me with gold rasios? 18 21 n 22 carret?

[@ClearMindJewellery]

clearmindcasting.com/collections/classes/products/lost-wax-casting-cheat-sheet-poster

[@commafetchin]

im super late to this video but is it possible to purchase this poster? i see it is no longer availble on the esty store

[@AhayahsArtist]

Have you got a chance to mail the chart I purchased?

[@ClearMindJewellery]

The chart you purchased is a digital item. Access to download is sent on the day it’s purchased.

[@AhayahsArtist]

@@ClearMindJewellery the email what will it be under I can't find it.

[@AhayahsArtist]

Ok found it

[@briansaban3849]

What temp are you setting your Kerr to for sterling silver?

[@ClearMindJewellery]

I set for 1760F usually

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

So does that mean your wax has an SG of one?

[@ClearMindJewellery]

It is one.

[@AhayahsArtist]

I just paid for the poster

[@julia77876]

where do you order your silver from ?

[@ClearMindJewellery]

We order our precious metals from Umicore.

[@ryanneal1734]

Where can I purchase the poster?

[@ClearMindJewellery]

Ryan Neal we have a hard copy and digital copy in our Etsy store. This is the hard copy etsy.me/2ZX9VLr