Where have you been all my life? You have just made my delicate jewellery design so much easier to do. I didn't have enough room in my shed for a kiln and all the other bits that go with the lost wax, but with this, I don't need to go the expensive route. Many many thanks.
I don't want to seem harsh, but will you be making Tin jewelry? I think this process might not help you so much if you want to use precious metals! Much higher melting temperatures, ordinary plaster not suitable, molds are usually heated to a much higher temperature.... the usual jewelers processes have been worked out over generations, and the stuff is easy to buy and economical, what do you hope to gain by cutting a few corners?
I’ve been trying to figure out how to recycle my aluminum cans. Thought about making dice and other figurines. This seems way better for small objects than a sand casting mold.
what you should do is smooth your 3d print, abs acetone bath, PLA airbrush or paint with a fine coat of UV resin and fix with bright sun or much better a cheap uv light. Build up coats one at a time and check every coat as you will lose details, you can also thin the uv resin. plenty of tutorials on this. Its really the only way togetaperfectsmoothfinish, you can then sand the uv resined print with wet and dry sand paper, It works very well this way. Its a good video....
Really neat process! Q: Why not just mix some JB weld "Or similar" in a little bit of acetone and pour that into the gelatin mold? The acetone would evaporate out very quickly and the two-part metal would harden. *All theoretical of course*
Yes, that will also work for a resin casting! Very good way of making a duplicate! You can press JB weld or other epoxy clays or epoxy putty into ComposiMold molds. That works great! I would use the ComposiMold Original or the Impressive Putty because it's a bit firmer. I haven't tried the acetone and JB Weld. thanks! Stan from ComposiMold
@@ComposiMold neither have I but I really do want to see if I can 'liquify' some of that JB weld and see how it turns out. If you try it please make a video! Cheers!
I'll try it out :) Here's a quick video we did a while ago using the epoxy putty with impressive putty....ruclips.net/video/QOyxTjLVUeg/видео.htmlsi=oz3rHoHunVrv-BfS @@Tigris_River_Sand_Fleas
Does the Composi-Stone only work for metals with lower melting points? Would pouring metals like brass and silver into the mold be out of the question?
Very cool video. I always wondered how this was done. It doesn't look to be that complex, which is shocking. Could I take a metal piece (brass) and make a gold pour of it using this technique? You're video is perfect. Not too long, not too much extra talking and explains everything clearly. Thanks.
Is it possible to make a 2 part mold from the plaster so the plaster mold can be used repeatedly to cast the same tin figure? I am thinking of casting green army men in tin, so there would be multiple duplicate figures.
Hey there! So I’m a small business owner and I wear many, many hats. I love this video and the products seem so simple! I was wondering though, what if the thing I’m trying to mold is thin. Like, not paper thin, but like a spoon? Would this method work?
Yes, if you're careful. The plaster would be fragile when poured thin, but it would be fine with care. Use a stronger plaster...add plaster additive to the plaster mix or ComposiStone work well, or other harder plaster. Thanks! Stan from ComposiMold
I'm wanting to make an aluminum cast of the same object many times. So my question is there a 2 part mold that could be used instead of broken off the finished product? Also my objects don't have a flat bottom/area how would that work? Can you point me to another of your videos to answer these?
This seems like an extremely long and convoluted process compared to many others out there... Could you share why you chose this method over the others?
Hi Rance, any differences in beeswax are typically in if it was bleached or not, so won't make a difference, you can also use low melt paraffin waxes or soy waxes, but I like the hardness of the beeswax. Yes, good point, baking the plaster will get rid of the moisture. Thank you! Stan from ComposiMold
I’m looking for the composimold plaster on your website and I don’t see it. Please help. I bought the kit but all I see in it is white resin A and B nothing says composimold plaster, or is it that by mixing these two together with water I get the plaster? Thank you
Hi Ricardo, Great question. Add the ComposiMold Plaster Additive to any plaster to make the ComposiMold Plaster for stronger, faster cure plasters. composimoldstore.com/plaster-powder-additive And we also have the ComposiStone for a smooth concrete, hard plaster. Thanks! Stan from ComposiMold
Plaster cures through a chemical reaction, so it won't re-cure if you grind it. You could possibly grind it up and use it as a filler with more plaster, but you'll reduce the plaster strength. In epoxy resin castings, the ground up plaster would be a great filler.
May have missed it but, how did you melt the wax? I'm having troubles melting it in the microwave. I'm using the red wax paramelt wax made specifically for lost wax casting.
hey, Amazing video. I have been looking into lost wax casting. They all say you need a kiln to dry the plaster mold. Its interesting you just use an oven. I was wondering if this also works with silver. Or is the silver the reason why you would need a kiln? (to completly dry out the plaster)
You are right the kiln will dry out the plaster more completely. Silver might work with this technique but there is a possibility water is still present in the plaster. The water can boil and explode the plaster (wear PPE including safety glasses)
Hey Eric, There’s no particular plaster that works better. I recommend using the Plaster Additive in your Plaster when making the plaster castings in ComposiMold to make a better plaster casting. This additive can be added to any plaster. Also, be sure the plaster is cured dry. Heat it to about 220 F to drive off any moisture. thanks! Stan
Not many casting materials can withstand the heat of the melted metal, so the two step process enables you to make a casting, and then a mold from the plaster that can handle the higher temperatures. ComposiMold can handle temperatures up to about 140 F or about 160 F if you chill the mold first. The metals are much higher temperatures.
@@louismorgan2679 Silicone molds typically have a heat tolerance up to 428F and the higher temperature versions up to 560F. Unfortunately this would not withstand most molten metals such as aluminum with a melting point of 1220F.
how about you pick ONE THING AT A TIME. Introducing EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE and I was overwhelmed at the 2 minute mark. Treat us like we're stupid and have never done it before. Make it easy to understand and retain the information. I'm sure it's good, there was just too much all at once.
You may be right. We try! :) It's challenging to get it right for everyone. Maybe you'll like a video on the ComposiMold Basics: ruclips.net/video/P0INRz3L8i4/видео.html And we have tons of other videos. Is there any particular parts we can explain better? Thank you! Stan from ComposiMold
After you melt the wax out of your mold you need to get the plaster mold a lot hotter and burn off any extra wax and moisture. You failed to do this which is why you've got molten pewter popping and spitting as you're trying to pour it. If the mold were prepared properly you could have poured it safely without spitting out like that. It may not seem very dangerous with a couple ounces of 700f pewter but you're also giving people the idea they can use lead or aluminum with these incomplete and dangerous instructions. Also don't waste your money buying repackaged plaster of paris from a slick internet vendor you can buy a big box for cheap at walmart.
I'm wanting to make an aluminum cast of the same object many times. So my question is there a 2 part mold that could be used instead of broken off the finished product? Also my objects don't have a flat bottom/area how would that work? Can you point me to another of your videos to answer these?
I have been trying to figure this whole process out for 2 years now, and this video fell into my lap. Praise da Lawd fo this! Can't thank you enough!
Thank you for the comment I am glad we could help!
Where have you been all my life? You have just made my delicate jewellery design so much easier to do. I didn't have enough room in my shed for a kiln and all the other bits that go with the lost wax, but with this, I don't need to go the expensive route. Many many thanks.
I don't want to seem harsh, but will you be making Tin jewelry? I think this process might not help you so much if you want to use precious metals! Much higher melting temperatures, ordinary plaster not suitable, molds are usually heated to a much higher temperature.... the usual jewelers processes have been worked out over generations, and the stuff is easy to buy and economical, what do you hope to gain by cutting a few corners?
I’ve been trying to figure out how to recycle my aluminum cans. Thought about making dice and other figurines. This seems way better for small objects than a sand casting mold.
Cool idea let us know what you make, we would love to see your creations!
I just bought a smelter on Amazon for under 300 if u want the link. I love it
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about sand casting.
This video is so helpful. Im trying to cast a mjölnir out of silver and this video walked me through everything! Thank you so much
Glad we could help! How did your silver mjölnir come out?
What plaster did you use for the silver pour that would hold the heat of the silver?
Exactly what I needed. Great video!
Thank you for the comment!
Wow...I am so thankful, this is what I was looking for. I really appreciate it, very creative! I wish you the best in your channel, new subscriber😊👍.
what you should do is smooth your 3d print, abs acetone bath, PLA airbrush or paint with a fine coat of UV resin and fix with bright sun or much better a cheap uv light. Build up coats one at a time and check every coat as you will lose details, you can also thin the uv resin. plenty of tutorials on this. Its really the only way togetaperfectsmoothfinish, you can then sand the uv resined print with wet and dry sand paper,
It works very well this way. Its a good video....
That’s awesome 😎 you answered the questions in my head!! Great Video I’ll let you know my project when I’m done ✔️ !!!
We would love to see it, thanks!
Good to see you used your safety gloves
Ha! shh....you should!
Really neat process! Q: Why not just mix some JB weld "Or similar" in a little bit of acetone and pour that into the gelatin mold? The acetone would evaporate out very quickly and the two-part metal would harden. *All theoretical of course*
Yes, that will also work for a resin casting! Very good way of making a duplicate! You can press JB weld or other epoxy clays or epoxy putty into ComposiMold molds. That works great! I would use the ComposiMold Original or the Impressive Putty because it's a bit firmer. I haven't tried the acetone and JB Weld. thanks! Stan from ComposiMold
@@ComposiMold neither have I but I really do want to see if I can 'liquify' some of that JB weld and see how it turns out. If you try it please make a video! Cheers!
I'll try it out :) Here's a quick video we did a while ago using the epoxy putty with impressive putty....ruclips.net/video/QOyxTjLVUeg/видео.htmlsi=oz3rHoHunVrv-BfS
@@Tigris_River_Sand_Fleas
Quality tool you used to pour with. The wrench
Does the Composi-Stone only work for metals with lower melting points? Would pouring metals like brass and silver into the mold be out of the question?
Very cool video. I always wondered how this was done. It doesn't look to be that complex, which is shocking. Could I take a metal piece (brass) and make a gold pour of it using this technique? You're video is perfect. Not too long, not too much extra talking and explains everything clearly. Thanks.
Thank you for the comment! Yes you could make a gold duplicate of your brass piece using this method. Thanks!
Is it possible to make a 2 part mold from the plaster so the plaster mold can be used repeatedly to cast the same tin figure?
I am thinking of casting green army men in tin, so there would be multiple duplicate figures.
Hey there! So I’m a small business owner and I wear many, many hats. I love this video and the products seem so simple! I was wondering though, what if the thing I’m trying to mold is thin. Like, not paper thin, but like a spoon? Would this method work?
Yes, if you're careful. The plaster would be fragile when poured thin, but it would be fine with care. Use a stronger plaster...add plaster additive to the plaster mix or ComposiStone work well, or other harder plaster. Thanks! Stan from ComposiMold
I'm wanting to make an aluminum cast of the same object many times. So my question is there a 2 part mold that could be used instead of broken off the finished product? Also my objects don't have a flat bottom/area how would that work? Can you point me to another of your videos to answer these?
This seems like an extremely long and convoluted process compared to many others out there... Could you share why you chose this method over the others?
Thank you for the comment! This method can be done by nearly anyone and doesn't require expensive equipment.
Vert interesting and lot way of Casting. But 1 thing I got from the Video, you go on about using protective gloves, you forgot lol
Thank you for pointing this out! We will try to get it right next time :)
What kind of beeswax do you use? Does it matter? Also would baking the plaster mold longer help to rid it of water?
Hi Rance, any differences in beeswax are typically in if it was bleached or not, so won't make a difference, you can also use low melt paraffin waxes or soy waxes, but I like the hardness of the beeswax. Yes, good point, baking the plaster will get rid of the moisture. Thank you! Stan from ComposiMold
Does this work for melted steel as well?
Are you able to use the same set up in this video to work with aluminium?
Aluminum melts at a much higher melting temperature, so you'd need get a hotter heat source. Be sure everything is extremely dry.
Very good video for metal casting, can i share it?
Thank you! Yes please do!
I’m looking for the composimold plaster on your website and I don’t see it. Please help. I bought the kit but all I see in it is white resin A and B nothing says composimold plaster, or is it that by mixing these two together with water I get the plaster? Thank you
Hi Ricardo, Great question. Add the ComposiMold Plaster Additive to any plaster to make the ComposiMold Plaster for stronger, faster cure plasters. composimoldstore.com/plaster-powder-additive And we also have the ComposiStone for a smooth concrete, hard plaster. Thanks! Stan from ComposiMold
Can you crush the plaster to a powder and reuse it to make more plaster molds?
Plaster cures through a chemical reaction, so it won't re-cure if you grind it. You could possibly grind it up and use it as a filler with more plaster, but you'll reduce the plaster strength. In epoxy resin castings, the ground up plaster would be a great filler.
Where do u buy the crucible from?
May have missed it but, how did you melt the wax? I'm having troubles melting it in the microwave. I'm using the red wax paramelt wax made specifically for lost wax casting.
Thank you for the question! You will need to melt that over the oven a microwave only works with soy wax.
hey, Amazing video. I have been looking into lost wax casting. They all say you need a kiln to dry the plaster mold. Its interesting you just use an oven. I was wondering if this also works with silver. Or is the silver the reason why you would need a kiln? (to completly dry out the plaster)
You are right the kiln will dry out the plaster more completely. Silver might work with this technique but there is a possibility water is still present in the plaster. The water can boil and explode the plaster (wear PPE including safety glasses)
Hello Their I have a Question for you what type of beeswax do I use for making the mold please ?
Australian bees wax they have better temperament so when you get in their nest they don't sting you
What is the best plaster for silver pouring?
Hey Eric, There’s no particular plaster that works better. I recommend using the Plaster Additive in your Plaster when making the plaster castings in ComposiMold to make a better plaster casting. This additive can be added to any plaster. Also, be sure the plaster is cured dry. Heat it to about 220 F to drive off any moisture.
thanks! Stan
could i just pour metal into the original reusable composimold
Not many casting materials can withstand the heat of the melted metal, so the two step process enables you to make a casting, and then a mold from the plaster that can handle the higher temperatures. ComposiMold can handle temperatures up to about 140 F or about 160 F if you chill the mold first. The metals are much higher temperatures.
@@ComposiMold thanks
@@ComposiMold but you can literally use conventional silicone or loads of other moulding materials
@@louismorgan2679 Silicone molds typically have a heat tolerance up to 428F and the higher temperature versions up to 560F. Unfortunately this would not withstand most molten metals such as aluminum with a melting point of 1220F.
Awesome!
Thanks for the comment!
Wander full
Thanks!
are ther any tips on how to melt the wax out of the mold
could maybe take a blowtourch to the entreance of the mould where the wax is visible, it melts at quite low temperature
@@InkyPinkyBlue Good tip, thanks!
*bare hands* “You should always wear heat protection on your hands” 😂
My parents always said "do as I say, not as I do :) We have a new video showing the process where I actually used gloves :)
i want to make a dragonite pendant for my mom
Or you could just cover the 3D print in plaster and melt out the 3D printed plastic.
If I did that in my house my girl would murder me n shes 4 11. I sir are brave but I love the info thank you
how about you pick ONE THING AT A TIME. Introducing EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE and I was overwhelmed at the 2 minute mark. Treat us like we're stupid and have never done it before. Make it easy to understand and retain the information. I'm sure it's good, there was just too much all at once.
You may be right. We try! :) It's challenging to get it right for everyone. Maybe you'll like a video on the ComposiMold Basics: ruclips.net/video/P0INRz3L8i4/видео.html And we have tons of other videos. Is there any particular parts we can explain better? Thank you! Stan from ComposiMold
After you melt the wax out of your mold you need to get the plaster mold a lot hotter and burn off any extra wax and moisture. You failed to do this which is why you've got molten pewter popping and spitting as you're trying to pour it. If the mold were prepared properly you could have poured it safely without spitting out like that. It may not seem very dangerous with a couple ounces of 700f pewter but you're also giving people the idea they can use lead or aluminum with these incomplete and dangerous instructions.
Also don't waste your money buying repackaged plaster of paris from a slick internet vendor you can buy a big box for cheap at walmart.
Agreed. Good comments and suggestions. Thank you.
7:37 he tells us to wear heat protection on our hands yet he isnt....
Safety first! Thanks!
Who else s here to make a beyblade
I'm wanting to make an aluminum cast of the same object many times. So my question is there a 2 part mold that could be used instead of broken off the finished product? Also my objects don't have a flat bottom/area how would that work? Can you point me to another of your videos to answer these?