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Noeland Community Guide
Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 1328
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: Casting in Metal . . . |
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I haven't done this, and I was wondering if some of our members here who HAVE could chat about their methods of casting in metal. I'm not looking for trade secrets, just the basics of getting started, and things that I should not do, and be careful of, etc.
I'm a complete novice here, so be gentle with me.
It's a subject I'm pretty fascinated in, but really haven't spent a lot of time researching. _________________ I don't have enough blasters! |
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Nexus6 Community Member
Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 473 Location: Off-World Colonies
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Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: Casting in Metal . . . |
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Noeland wrote: | I haven't done this, and I was wondering if some of our members here who HAVE could chat about their methods of casting in metal. I'm not looking for trade secrets, just the basics of getting started, and things that I should not do, and be careful of, etc.
I'm a complete novice here, so be gentle with me.
It's a subject I'm pretty fascinated in, but really haven't spent a lot of time researching. |
Ditto ^THIS^. I have had a project in mind for some time, & I don't have the foggiest idea where to start.
"Temba, his arms wide." |
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amish Community Guide
Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 1433 Location: Outside Philadelphia
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:50 am Post subject: |
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I moved this from the Coffee Shop the Prop Forum because I felt it applied well with what happens in this part of the forum. As well, you might get a better response.
If you want it back in the Coffee Shop, let me know
Tom _________________ www.propsummit.com
www.bladerunnerprops.com |
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Once-bitten Banned!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 1317
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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I would LOVE to comment at length here but just don't have the time!
Here's a tip for you...
Look into "casting toy soldiers"...I think that was the search parameter I used when I got started casting metal.
For my molds I use a product called Dragon Skin from Smoothon.
This stuff is tuff as nails while remaining very flexible and easy to mix up.
I'd also recommend you get some of their Silicone thinner as Dragon Skin, once mixed, tends to have a consistency of peanut butter and be difficult to spread evenly. With the thinner you can actually pour the stuff...I recomend pouring from one corner of your mold to keep from creating more air bubbles.
Want any other tips? Feel free to ask, I'll repost as soon as I can! |
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technocoy Community Member
Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 86 Location: NC
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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OB has a good point...
The Smooth on material is nice, especially for pewters... If you get into hotter metals you have to start thinking about sand or ceramic molds.
For smaller pieces you can buy very nice small furnaces with crucibles as well.
good luck and feel free to hit me up if you have specific questions...
Cheers,
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Noeland Community Guide
Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 1328
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.
I use smooth on if I can afford it.
I don't do a lot of casting. Usually triggers, greeblies, etc. The truth is I'm pretty terrible at it.
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