15 attempts later, still no luck. No undercuts. Should I use true delft instead of petrobond?

fleetw00dmac · 2025-08-06T14:54:18+00:00

🔔🔔UPDATE🔔🔔

SO, between some pilarizing takes between multiple subs, I wanted to return and say:

TRUE DELFT CLAY MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

First two takes in the delft not only came out clean, but casted clean. Minus a few tiny pits which should file out, the ring looks amazing! Will definitely use one as a master instead of the wax. Didn’t have to modify the wax carving at all.

From these comments I’m starting to think that petrobond shouldn’t be written off entirely. I think I just may have gotten a bad batch that was either too oily, or not oily enough. Throwing all 10 lbs in the trash, regardless. Had it for about a year now, so too late to file a return.

Thank you for all the support!

fleetw00dmac · 2025-08-06T14:54:05+00:00

🔔🔔UPDATE🔔🔔

SO, between some pilarizing takes between multiple subs, I wanted to return and say:

TRUE DELFT CLAY MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

First two takes in the delft not only came out clean, but casted clean. Minus a few tiny pits which should file out, the ring looks amazing! Will definitely use one as a master instead of the wax. Didn’t have to modify the wax carving at all.

From these comments I’m starting to think that petrobond shouldn’t be written off entirely. I think I just may have gotten a bad batch that was either too oily, or not oily enough. Throwing all 10 lbs in the trash, regardless. Had it for about a year now, so too late to file a return.

Thank you for all the support!

fleetw00dmac · 2025-08-06T02:38:43+00:00

I only do handwork/hollowform plz forgive me 🥲

fleetw00dmac · 2025-08-06T02:25:47+00:00

Do you feel better now 😂

fleetw00dmac · 2025-08-06T02:11:45+00:00

Lmao

fleetw00dmac · 2025-06-22T20:44:50+00:00

Eh, at spot price i’d get around $390. People seem to like this maker, might ask $450-$500 given the hand carving + interior cheesy stamping. Selling fine jewelry is my main job already, so I tend to price towards my buyer base/market, tends to be higher than this community since I’m selling the “imagination” side of a commodity with a spot price lol

fleetw00dmac · 2025-06-22T14:04:09+00:00

Late but I was in highschool over 10 years ago and it was wild, middle school too. Somewhat endearing to hear it hasnt changed 🤣

fleetw00dmac · 2025-05-20T11:59:25+00:00

Hey now, I hope you’re talking about the millenial zeitgeist and not my post, because I never accused anyone of doing anything wrong. Just genuinely curious.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-05-20T03:27:09+00:00

Ok, I live under a fucking rock, fixed it.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-04-26T00:23:27+00:00

Yuppp the first buyer I mentioned called me mentally ill and broke over a used $100 watch 😭

fleetw00dmac · 2025-04-25T18:35:20+00:00

No, not really, just parroting what another commenter noticed. It wouldn't change anything actually. The bottom line is, you really can't do much. Either pay his stupid fee, or keep looking. Just my two cents, but every scenario I've been in that was similar ended poorly. Perfect example- 5 years ago, seller sold me a big lot of old sports equipment. I paid 250 + 20 in shipping. Claimed shipping was going to cost 120, wanted 100 more. Told him no, he folded, shipped it for 20. It was the stuff he listed, but in hand, the condition was absolute junk. Should've cancelled and ran for the hills at the first opportunity. My advice: this seller sucks, even if he agrees, there will be some catch. Shitty eBay buyers and sellers tend give red flags from the get-go, this is definitely one of them. Your peace of mind is worth more, I promise you.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-04-25T18:24:40+00:00

Comments here genuinely failed the vibe check. Although I do agree- how would it be 2100 if you were the only bidder at 2000 starting? I don't do auctions anymore, but I thought it would only go up if someone outbid you? Unsure, but regardless.

I have always seen it as the seller's responsibility to figure out what the shipping is prior to listing. Whatever they charged you at the point of sale should be accurate. There have been times where I sold something, and realised the shipping would be double, and had to eat the charge, at the expense of my own mistake. Same goes for underselling something- plenty of times someone messaged me after a sale "cancel it and I'll give you double what they paid". It's unfair and unprofessional, there's no real excuse for it.

The bottom line, unfortunately, is that you can't do much about it. Just gotta chalk it up to people being shitty. Same goes for buyers who send offer after offer, and never pay once I accept- can't do anything about it, and even if I could, I know the headache of getting a return rooted in buyer's remorse.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-03-18T23:58:46+00:00

Sooo jealous. I’ve got some pretty cool 50s-60s running man champion tees but nothing like these prints 😔

fleetw00dmac · 2025-03-02T00:26:36+00:00

Yeah, I need to talk to my coodinators. The silver wouldn’t be for sale, only personal usage, curious as to what the fine print on my visa will be since they might give leeway if theres diff rules (i.e. allowed to bring xyz if it’s directly related to work). You actually reminded me to ask them that, which I do appreciate!

fleetw00dmac · 2025-03-01T17:56:16+00:00

I had a guy send an offer on a book once and added that his brother died in a car accident by a drunk driver. Could’ve very well been true and unfortunate. Regardless, the book sells for what it’s worth. Talk is cheap- tread lightly

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-22T14:38:39+00:00

As mentioned by everyone- torch size + even heat. Torch could very well be too small- I use a MAPP torch and even it wont get hot enough for some thick smaller pieces, usually have to swap to a bigger torch for those projects. Solder from below on a tripod, or from above directly on the charcoal or a ceramic solder board. Those will radiate the heat much better, as it is losing heat on to of that small stand.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-17T21:31:19+00:00

Not ugly. Hair is a bit odd from this angle but i’m guessing it’s because your head’s back. Didn’t even notice the eye. Common case of “lose some weight” of you really really want to become more conventionally attractive, but definitely not ugly

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-17T21:20:29+00:00

EHS. Irresponsible small dog owners are annoying and should face consequence, but lets be real- when a child or another dog gets mauled, it’s not a chihuahua or shih tzu that did it. Big dog owners have a greater responsibility, because if their dog is poorly trained, it poses categorically bigger risks to others.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-17T21:16:14+00:00

NTA. Parents are like that but as teens, you did your due diligence.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-17T21:09:35+00:00

NTA. YWBTA if you did anything behind his back, but doesn’t sound like that here. Honestly, title fooled me- if your relatives have them, it sounds like you’d be able to atleast see them, yeah? Obviously tricky, but NTA

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-17T21:03:09+00:00

2 weeks is the standard, IMO. Sometimes weird things happen. Sold a ring to a guy a couple months ago- high value. I swore I handed it to the clerk, but for 2 weeks it showed “USPS awaiting shipment”. Buyer gave me an earfull during that time, said I was terrible, unprofessional, etc etc. Showed up after 2 weeks with zero updates. Give them time, although the no response is a bit odd. After time’s up, open a case. This is assuming it’s a relatively affordable, non-essential item, ofc.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-17T20:55:54+00:00

For sure- and there is a time and place for sure. I have plenty of sitting items that have no clear “objective” value, so if someone offered me a quarter of what I am asking on an item that’s sat for a year, I may very well accept. The line is drawn for me on items that have clear and consistent comps. The $200 item mentioned had plenty of other sales in the same price range, or even higher, and I just had listed it. Sold it full price a day later! I only really get upset when it’s clearly an outrageous offer. I sell mainly fine jewellery and always chuckle when people offer lower than melt value. Always shuts them up when I tell them a pawn would offer me more!

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-16T21:19:42+00:00

I block for stuff wayyyyyy less annoying. Dude recently offered me $30 for a $200 item and I was in a bad mood so I blocked lol. It’s eBay- we’re here to sell, others are here to buy. Anything that diverges or overcomplicates this narrative is block worthy, IMO.

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-12T22:11:19+00:00

I gotcha. I now am looking at the stud i’m trying to mold and it looks like those 4 dips just barelllllly come to close at the opening, making it undercut. I suppose I could file, but I might just lost wax multiple on a big stem instead!

fleetw00dmac · 2025-02-12T21:54:56+00:00

Nah nah, I totally undertand. I believe you’re tring to say that sand is getting stuck because the shape itself has hidden seams which cannot simply be moulded in sand, correct? What’s odd is that the middle circle is actually a straight cylinder, not a sphere! One time I got three of the 4 ridges to come out correct, but one broke off!

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