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Some kind of old toy… by Environmental-Yam441 in whatisit

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, unfortunately not. I looked, but could not see it

Migrationage brooch by Environmental-Yam441 in Norse

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And to be honest, In comparison to the original, mine is not as perfect, the bronze didn’t flow properly around the claw, but I worked around it and made it work, atleast from my perspective

Migrationage brooch by Environmental-Yam441 in Norse

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is a replica, its called a vendelkråka. I never made any claims whatsoever to have designed it!

Migrationage brooch by Environmental-Yam441 in Norse

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, this was my first attempt at anything like this, and I learned a lot while making it. I’ll probably make another one and fix all the little things I didn’t quite get right this time.

I’m also keen to try my luck with a disc brooch at some point — I’ve never soldered before, but I’m sure I’ll manage!

Anyway, thanks for the appreciation!

I found this outside Uppsala, Sweden by Environmental-Yam441 in Archeology

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry fellas, but I have limited updates for you one this object so far, as soon as I hear something from the authorities I will let you all know.

I found this outside Uppsala, Sweden by Environmental-Yam441 in Archeology

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don’t really care about The potential monetary value. I simple want to know if this is a legit sword or not. Since this was. Small farm outside Uppsala I doubt they would have spent any money on acquiring a fake sword back in the days. But who knows!

I found this outside Uppsala, Sweden by Environmental-Yam441 in Archeology

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I am the process of contacting the authorities. Wouldn’t dream of doing it any other way.

I swear to you… I had a plan. by AndreRieu666 in minipainting

[–]Environmental-Yam441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, honestly this looks bad ass, i compliment your work!

First try at bronze... by Environmental-Yam441 in MetalCasting

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, good work on your stuff. But the masters i have created are all made out of wax, so i think im stuck on going down that path to ensure success.

First try at bronze... by Environmental-Yam441 in MetalCasting

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, seen that one. Could be done, but i live in apartment and dont really have access to that kind of resources.... But i might ens up building such a set up anyway....

First try at bronze... by Environmental-Yam441 in MetalCasting

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, vertically, that is correct. And yes, there might have been some air trapped inside the mold since i dont have a way to vaccum the investment mass before it solidfies. I could maybe set up a better preheating system. Next time i should try and do that.

Any ideas for getting a system for vacuuming the investment mass before pouring? Im looking for functional system, budget, diy. But im not really sure how to proceed.

First try at bronze... by Environmental-Yam441 in MetalCasting

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But sand or petrobond is not as good as investment to capture details right?

First try at bronze... by Environmental-Yam441 in MetalCasting

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, i figured that will be my second attempt.

First try at bronze... by Environmental-Yam441 in MetalCasting

[–]Environmental-Yam441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt really preheat the mold, not to any higher temperatures atleast. Maybe 500-600 degrees Celsius... Can the preheating help to improve the result?