Sand casting - essential tools - beginners advice

A short video running through the tools I think are essential for sand casting.
I use Delft Clay, not petrobond or "Delft Style" Clay. I find real Delft has been the best for sand casting, perfect for picking up fine detail and carving into.
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[@dreamseemstudio7545]

This was such an informative and simple video! Thank you, it takes such a long time to find out the necessary info to start with anything connected to jewellery, so this is so amazing on your side

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I am so glad I was able to help :)

[@ctchen3306]

Sis,
Such completed tools,
Great information

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Thanks :)

[@scotts4134]

I'm new to pouring. Every time I "pound" the clay into the mold, the clay "cracks" in certain places. It usually doesn't crack or split, where I was using the hammer. When I add more clay, it still happens. Is it possible I'm pounding too hard on the hammer? Thank you in advance.

[@sharonhobson5297]

How do you feel about using a melting furnace for melting the metal rather than a torch?

[@natashaanthea1774]

Where do you get your oxygen for the jewellers torch?

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I used to get it from Bunnings. But now I use Power10 Gases :)

[@Melinda_Sue]

Hello amazing-teacher-of-sand-casting! Is that just a cookie sheet you use as a surface?

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I'm using a non stick baking tray yes haha

[@cliffw6031]

I thought you may have mentioned a respirator. What type do you need? Is it just a particle mask or for Organic vapors?
I am guessing that a Orca Torch will not get hot enough. May need to save the pennies.

[@aikolarkin]

Thanks so much for these tutorials! I’m also curious about the respirator, particularly for the borax/melting process.. I’ve looked through all your videos hoping I could work out which one you’re using 😅 any chance you could suggest some? Xx

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Im using a mask from RZ Masks, its an American company :)

[@Alftar]

What size is your oxygen tank, and how long does that last on average?

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I have a medium sized cylinder. And it can last about a year. But it really depends on how much you use it. Casting makes the oxygen run out faster!