I want to melt sterling silver and cast jewelry. Where can I find the equipment to melt metal safely?
I have several pounds of sterling silver and some casts that I want to pour melted silver into to make original jewelry. I’ve searched for equipment to melt the silver but just keep finding suggestions like "using a torch." I thought maybe there is a pot or kettle melting system that I’ve yet to discover. All your help is so greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Uh, have you read up on smelting?
http://www.kitco.com/jewelry/meltingpoints.html
Check out the melting point of sterling silver. Chances are you won’t be doin’ it on the stove-top.
Uh, have you read up on smelting?
http://www.kitco.com/jewelry/meltingpoints.html
Check out the melting point of sterling silver. Chances are you won’t be doin’ it on the stove-top.
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Yes there is. There are many jewelery maker suppliers on the Internet. You can start with Contenti Jewelry Making Supplies. i use them all the time.
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=jewelrymaking&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contenti.com%2F
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/toolsequipment/
Remember safety first always! Hope this helps.
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Nope on the pot! this is a crucible thing look on the net for casting supplies, for tiny stuff a map gas torch (a little hotter than propane will work) but oxy acetylene is the sure cure, lost wax casting can be done by either a centrifugal machine or by pulling a vacuum through the flask… this is where you start READING UP on this sort of thing or your going to get hurt! go to the web then the library and good luck, it’s kind of expensive but very rewarding or vice verse. Find a group of Rock Hounds and visit them they are always very nice and will share all their vast knowledge and skills with newbies!
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