Sandcast Belt Buckle Project Download

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Reach sophisticated results with this low tech sandcasting and fabrication process.

Specs

SKU: EP2552 Categories: , , , , Tag:

Description

Probably the first poured metal technique, sandcasting is low tech and can be done with jewelry sized pieces in most workshops. Your belt has never looked this good!

Required Materials: Sand, parting powder, 8-gauge wire for hook and bail on buckle, Metal to cast, Water to temper sand, Casting flux (powdered borax or commercial preparation), Soldering flux, Solder


Tools Needed: Safety equipment, Jeweler’s saw, Pliers, Knife for carving sprue channel. See project for complete list.


Originally Published: Lapidary Journal Jewelry ArtistFebruary 2010

Additional information

Craft

Jewelry
Author/Designer

Ken Newman, GG
Concentration

Advanced/Expert
Aesthetic

Women/Feminine
Primary Subject

Jewelry
Product Type

Project Download
File Type

PDF

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