I just signed up for a sandcasting class at the Tacoma Metal Arts Center. That's where I first learned a lot of the #silversmithing skills I've got. They have some really great classes. I've been wanting to try #sandcasting for a while.

https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html

Classes

πŸ”₯ Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy πŸ“
βœ… Layer Heights: 50-380ΞΌm (100ΞΌm color, 240-380ΞΌm molds)
βœ… NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
βœ… Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality ⚠️
πŸ”₯ Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
πŸ’‘ Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate

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NaCl Casting Technique Really Earns Its Salt

Sodium Chloride has a melting point of 801 C (1,474 F), putting it comfortably between commonly-cast materials like aluminum and bronze. Which led to [Robinson Foundry] asking the question: can you…

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Nothing makes a day brighter than glowing molten metals.

#Metalcasting #Bronze #Sandcasting

Make Ice Spheres In A Copper Press

Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an apparatus. [Seth Robinson] crafted a copper ice press to make his own. Copper is well-known for its thermal conducti…

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I made that. It's a bottle opener. Sand-casted.
#sandcasting #make #diy #makerspace #muc #munich

Sandgiessen - #sandcasting - is on my course list today at #makerspace #garching, far out from #munich :-).

Tea, take me there. Keep me warm.

Who else does this here, any community #makers here that could reply with what they made? First project will likely be a bottle opener for me...