"Lost Organics Casting", Bronze Casting Pinecone
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- Опубликовано: 11 ноя 2020
- Trying my best at casting a bronze pinecone. I wish I had washed the ash out, but I forgot. the end product is not perfect but it still kind of cool.
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Awesome! 👍👍👍
Like thoose experiments alot! Thank You!
I like the color of the metal from the bronze wear plates.
Just like our wild Christmas trees.. place the bad side to the wall. 😄 👍
Yep! That’s how it’s done! 😆
You are on to something good here. I vacuum-cast smaller objects (jewelry) this process will definitely address some of your flow issues. As you mention, it is mostly about giving the air, trapped in front of the incoming metal someplace to go. That is most of the advantage of a vacuum. If you weld, you can fabricate a casting 'table' with a piece of pipe, a base, a threaded female 1/2 inlet for your vacuum line, and finally a flange on top for the perforated flask to sit on. You will want to use a perforated flask to allow the vacuum access to all the ends of the pinecone leaves. I've had good luck using a graphite gasket between the casting chamber flange and the flask flange. Finally, you will want to use a 2 stage rotary vane pump, likely the same pump you used for your investment de-gassing. reach out if you have questions. Great content!
Funny you should say that. Since this video I made a vacuum casting set up just like you described and it’s working beautifully.
great video. thanks for this
Cool stuff! Keep up the cool vids!
Thanks for watching!
Nice!
thats way cool, but way beyond my skill level though,,, them pieces are still beautiful !! just like you would find in nature
You had better success than I did with pine cones. We might need to vacuum the void after burn out to make sure all the ash is removed. Nice job
I’ve heard some people will let it cool and rinse it out. That’s the rumor on the street. Maybe I will try again and try one rinsing and one vacuuming it the ash and see what happens.
That won't suck crap out of the investment. The only way is to rinse the ash out and maybe hit it with some compressed air. The real trick is heating the object long enough without being able to see inside. I suppose measuring the volume of a pine cone and then dumping in roughly the same amount of water could determine if it's actually all gone. But investment is very porous and will just soak up the water. :-/
Try adding small wax 'strings' on the pine cone ends, this will help create air vent that will let the metal flow
Another beautiful bronze! Such incredible patience!!!
But still love your vids
Awesome to discover this! I just tried a miniature version of this using black berries and "nordic gold". Looking forward to check out your channel!
Best wishes from Denmark
I did raspberries also. That worked out pretty well.
@@lundgrenbronzestudios Cool! I was hoping to do some earrings; but they are a bit heavy.
Dude your funny with facial expressions
just found this channel yesterday and i'm already exited what's gonna come next ! Keep the good work !
Welcome and thank you! I’m glad you found it!
Really awesome content, +1 sub!
Thank you!
Haha, well I'm 2 years late, but I like the leaf idea. Maybe using spray on polyurethane or acrylic would help stiffen them up, and you'd be able to add vent sprues.
I was thinking I’d try painting wax on the back of the leaf the thicken it up a little. I still haven’t tried it yet.
cool stuff! cheers
I read about a casting technique for very fine parts like leaves or insects. It consists of submerging the organic piece in melted butter. that creates a thin layer that adds thickness.
It was used in the "Cellini Bell" made around the year 1500
Very interesting. I just did a few bugs that turned out pretty well. I didn’t use butter though.
you know its going to be the best channel when it has zero dislikes. i really love your videos. about gingko leafs, you could try melting inside cast method, not best but sometimes work
I’ve thought about doing that. I’ve never actually seen it done though.
Vacuum casting would be the best way but even then you may find it freezes in that thin cross section. I’d give Silicon bronze a go. It’s much less viscous than regular bronze and pours better for intricate designs.
Good job man! The solution I think is pour the metal under vacuum.
Thanks! I just ordered another high temp gasket and I’ll try to redesign my vacuum table the way you suggested.
create vacum as you pour pine to suck air out or make vents
lungren could you do this with dead insects.if so please show me how.love your trial and error.
Haha. In the spring I’ll try and find a giant water Beatle, aka, (toe bitter) that might work.
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