This ia quite lovely…my Sorceress cast by fantasygraph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0W_AOHCpXw&feature=share
Oooh, nice.
I want one.
Wonder what kind of infill was used for the wax figure.
@Xenomorpheus
Could be anything.
As long as it will burn out of the mold.
I used to cast green army men and whatnot.
You just need a combustible media.
Very nice showcase what Hand craftship and modern technic could do!
Don’t know about that. I heard that if you don’t have 100% infill on the lost plastic PLA method, you’ll get a figure that has some of the plastic still burned onto the surface of the metal.
@Xenomorpheus
I wouldn’t tell you more than I know.
Being a jeweler, I can tell you that you need to use something that will leave a figurine shaped void after the investment is burned out.
You need enough infill to keep the plaster where you want it, but I’ve used all kinds of plastics, wood, wax. Pretty much anything that will hold a shape long enough for the plaster to set, and then burn out will work.
It’s just a matter of getting it hot enough.
That I understand, but I was inquiring about the infill (how much space filled into the figurine). For example, a 30% infill means that, internally, 70% of the figure is hollow inside. And what little I’m still learning, you have to be careful with that little infill. as it might produce gas pockets that could make the cast less effective.
@Xenomorpheus
You might want to fill it with a low temp wax or something.
You don’t want it exploding, collapsing, or asperating plaster where you vacuum the mold.
Then again, you might want to let the plaster in, and just cast the 30%, especially if you are using a precious metal.
Like I said, just learning . . . wanting to eventually learn how to do casting, but it might be a few years before I can start.
The plaster used in this build, does it dissolve in water or something because I know most people pack sand around the figure. This is the first time I’ve seen plaster used.
@Xenomorpheus
I used to toss the whole flask in a bucket of water when it cooled down to about 700f.
The water soaks in a bit and explodes which pulverizes the plaster.
When it stops making noise, it’s cool enough to take out, and you can finish removing any remaining plaster with a water hose and a stiff plastic scrub brush.
This is pretty close to a method I’ve used. https://youtu.be/yFbmtJyBthg
Thanks, will look into it
there are a lot of Jr colleges that offer classes on casting brass, if you are in California they aren’t that expensive.
Sadly, the closest casting class available to me is about 30 min away, and is only available at a arts center.
@Xenomorpheus
I bought out an old dental lab to get started.
Actually found the equipment at a flea market where the whole lab was being unpacked.
For school,… you have youtube. I had to apprentice with a very strange old man who was also the local high priest of Ekancar, or something like that.
@mark_warlick
Talk about a crazy start. XD
@Xenomorpheus
It was crazy the whole way through, but I did enjoy casting.
Nice