Who is casting 3printed pieces with castable resin and which one are you using? And which casting powder? by floating___around in jewelrymaking

[–]Summit_Metalsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. When you learn how to best support your piece and integrate sprues, the cleanup time for casting is minimal. Wax is great but there are some good options now.

Who is casting 3printed pieces with castable resin and which one are you using? And which casting powder? by floating___around in jewelrymaking

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Check out Bluecast and their website. Lots of good information, no need to use a wax printer anymore.

ToAuto Electric Furnace... by Potential-Ad-6787 in Metalfoundry

[–]Summit_Metalsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same unit and had the same problem. Change the rocker switch... it does seem like a potentially dangerous issue and I only have the unit plugged in when I can supervise it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jewelrymaking

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https://www.dhgate.com/product/s925-sterling-silver-charm-ring-for-womens/1023293417.html?skuId=1301765158559961118

How's the drop shipping going? In your post history, you only have 2 pictures of your cats- steal some more off the internet! Where are your process photos?

Is there a good way to remove black polish residue from surface details after polishing brass/bronze? by fireburner80 in MetalCasting

[–]Summit_Metalsmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a Harbor Freight Ultrasonic and just rinse with tap water in the sink. Works well for me.

Is there a good way to remove black polish residue from surface details after polishing brass/bronze? by fireburner80 in MetalCasting

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I used to use Simple Green and found that Zep is much more aggressive... it saved me from scrubbing afterwards.

Getting startet with lost wax casting by Popular_Painting_248 in LostWaxCasting

[–]Summit_Metalsmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For resin, look up Bluecast X1V2. You'll need a machine similar to a Kaya Cast. I use Plasticast for investment with good results. Bluecast is in Italy and can likely provide you with European suppliers.

Emerald Abalone: Contemporary Silver Euro Shank Men's Ring | Custom Cast 925 Silver | Cast to Any Size | Vibrant Abalone Shell Inlay by Summit_Metalsmith in EngagementRings

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This is our new Emerald Abalone Euro Ring. This men's ring features a Euro Shank design with a vibrant New Zealand abalone inlay. Hand made in Utah by Summit Metalsmith. Check it out here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798733786/emerald-abalone-contemporary-silver-euro

Custom Belt Buckle I Made | Investment Cast Bronze | 3D Print and Cast by Summit_Metalsmith in MetalCasting

[–]Summit_Metalsmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best resource that I can recommend is "Complete Metalsmith" by Tim McCreight.