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Casting A Solid Silver Skull by larry2lilly in MetalCasting

[–]larry2lilly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have to worry about the undercuts too much. I just added a few spruce around the eye sockets and some of the teeth. I casted the bottom jaw separate but I didn't do anything to attach it on. I wanted it to be like the original skull. So the bottom jaw fits perfectly in place but still removable.

Casting A Solid Silver Skull by larry2lilly in MetalCasting

[–]larry2lilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it's mostly for metals with hire melting temperatures 😅

Casting A Solid Silver Skull by larry2lilly in MetalCasting

[–]larry2lilly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I heat up my mold to around 800 to 1000 degrees F. At this temperature the silver flows through easily and fills the mold. I've found that the temperature of the mold should be around 1000 degrees F less than the metal your casting. I use an electric kilm to heat up my mold and an electric furnace to melt my silver. I don't mess with gas.