Let me teach you how to do your own lost wax casting at home and make your own silver jewelry like a professional. I will also supply you with a list of all the tools and materials needed to to this.
If you want to help support my work you can do so here : https://bit.ly/HelpSupportGomeowCreations
If you are looking for some software to make your own designs or some premade files here is a short list of good places to get them.
3D Making Software:
Blender 3D - https://bit.ly/Blender3DSoftware
Rhino 3D - https://bit.ly/Rhinoceros3DSoftware
Free 3D Files:
Free & Paid 3D File:
https://www.myminifactory.com/
Paid High Quality 3D Files:
Big thanks to these YouTube channels for letting me use some of their video clips in my work. Check them out, all of them have lot of very helpful info.
Change You Can Wear - https://bit.ly/3QAhmlo
VOG - https://bit.ly/39AePXR
Clear Mind Jewellery - https://bit.ly/3y4nxHr
Bangkok Creative Studio - https://bit.ly/3y4BeWH
Thanks to Leroy’s Wooden Tattoos for the skull ring and coin designs - https://www.instagram.com/leroyswoodentattoos/
This is the website that I use all the time for calculating how much metal I need when doing my lost wax casting.
Wax Weight Casting Calculator - https://bit.ly/3O8Eaam
Tools & Materials
Let me know if any of the links are broken or if I forgot to list something and I will fix that ASAP.
Vacuum Casting Machine & Parts:
Original KAYACAST Vacuum Casting Machine(Made In USA) - https://bit.ly/VacuumCastingMachine
3" 80 mm Rubber Sprue Base - https://amzn.to/3O5czaj
Perforated Casting Flask - https://amzn.to/39A3vLk
Solid Flask Set - https://amzn.to/3xH7Moi
Ebay Chinese Knock-off - https://ebay.us/3QYrGQ
Amazon Chinese Knock-off - https://amzn.to/3zNRFYI
Centrifugal Casting Machine:
BESQUAL - Centrifugal Casting Machine - https://amzn.to/3b727QR
Manual Centrifugal Casting Machine - https://amzn.to/3HFSOn5
Crucible Casting Centrifugal Machine - https://amzn.to/3N4lJm6
Castable Resin:
Siraya Tech Cast - https://amzn.to/3y6s8sM
Liqcreate Wax Resin - https://bit.ly/LiqcreateCastableResin
BlueCast X10 - https://bit.ly/BlueCastX10LCD
Power Resins - https://bit.ly/JewelryResinsPowerResins
Mug Warmer - https://amzn.to/3QuZR6f
3D Printer Filament:
Castable PolyCast Filament - https://amzn.to/3N3MQNR
MatterHackers Pla Filament - https://bit.ly/MatterHackersBuildSeriesPLA
Amazon Pla Filament - https://amzn.to/3tLKrAy
3D Resin Printers:
ELEGOO Saturn 8k - https://bit.ly/ElegooSaturn2Printer
ELEGOO Saturn S 4k - https://bit.ly/EleooSaturnS4k
ELEGOO Saturn 4k - https://bit.ly/ElegooSaturn4k
ELEOO Mars 3 Ultra 4k - https://bit.ly/ElegooMars3Ultra4K
Creality Halot One Plus 4k - https://bit.ly/HALOT-ONE-PLUS-4K
Creality Halot One Pro 3K - https://bit.ly/HALOT-ONE-PRO-3K
Creality Halot One 2K - https://bit.ly/HALOT-ONE-2K
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono 4K - https://amzn.to/3zjimo6
Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K - https://amzn.to/3atTgIs
BIQU PIXEL L 9.1 inch 4K 3D Resin Printer - https://bit.ly/BIQU-PIXEL-L-4K
Wash & Cure Systems:
ELEGOO Mercury X Washing & Curing Machine - https://amzn.to/3Gz10VW
ELEGOO Wash & Cure Station - https://amzn.to/3gWHUxH
ANYCUBIC Wash & Cure Machine 2.0 - https://amzn.to/3DWG4FO
ANYCUBIC Wash Cure Machine Plus (Large) - https://amzn.to/3DWFLe8
Silicone Work Mat - https://bit.ly/SiliconeWorkMat
Isopropyl Alcohol 99% - https://amzn.to/3y4yeK8
Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/3bdyNs2
Electric Air Duster - https://amzn.to/3xD5xCn
Snippers - https://amzn.to/3bg6Hwl
Electric Kettle - https://amzn.to/3y6xSmh
Vegetable Glycerin - https://amzn.to/3y4D8GS
Wax:
Pre-Made Wax Rings - https://bit.ly/EtsyWaxRings
9mm Yellow Sprue Wax - https://amzn.to/39CGSG4
2.6mm Yellow Sprue Wax - https://amzn.to/3HFLisC
3.25mm Yellow Sprue Wax - https://amzn.to/3HzLlpE
Assorted Wax for Caving - https://amzn.to/3y3Y6Wh
Casting Wax Wire Assortment - https://amzn.to/3tLDKyO
Blue Carving Wax Block - https://amzn.to/3Oazq4i
Green Carving Wax Block Hard - https://amzn.to/3xBpNVe
Wax Ring Blank Tubes - https://amzn.to/3y169mT
Wax Tools:
Diamond Burrs Set - https://amzn.to/3OshPEs
Carving Bits Set - https://amzn.to/39xEcK9
Grinder Bits - https://amzn.to/3zQovII
Rotary Grinding Stone - https://amzn.to/3OodsdF
Rotary Tool Bit Holder - https://amzn.to/3mXOpm6
Grobet Wax Hand File - https://amzn.to/3QvbsCd
Adjustable Alcohol Lamp - https://amzn.to/3mZB6kT
Stainless Steel Wax Carvers Set - https://amzn.to/3nkaJ9P
Battery Powered Wax Pen - https://amzn.to/3xElx7p
TouchAmatic Wax Pen - https://bit.ly/TouchAmaticWaxPen
Magnetic Third Hand - https://bit.ly/3zNM8S1
Jewelers Bench Set-Up:
Solid Wooden Jewelers Bench - https://amzn.to/3bcuP2W
GRS Products Bench Pin - https://amzn.to/3QqH8bQ
GRS Fixed Mounting Plate - https://amzn.to/3OatgkG
GRS Mounting Adapter - https://amzn.to/3Odfj5y
Foredom Rotary Flex Shaft Jewelers Kit - https://amzn.to/3HDLd8B
Safety Equipment:
Eyewear Protective - https://amzn.to/3OrUuTk
Respirator - https://amzn.to/3xYLNcT
Fire Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/3b5Rv4B
Investment Casting Setup:
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/39EfCHs
Digital Gram Scale - https://amzn.to/3xETFzV
300ml Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/3tOn1dX
5" x 6" Rubber Mixing Bowl - https://amzn.to/3O7oeW1
Investment Powder Mixing Spatula - https://amzn.to/3QxDQUs
Electric Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3HzKa9Q
49 lbs Prestige Optima Investment Power - https://bit.ly/InvestmentPowder49LBs
50 lbs Prestige Optima Investment Power - https://amzn.to/3HEwg65
Polishing & Cleaning Tools:
Wet or Dry Sandpaper - https://amzn.to/3Opmvef
Jewelry Steam Cleaner Machine - https://amzn.to/3Qw9l0Y
Grobet Halfround Metal File Cut 2 - https://amzn.to/3tMjaOw
Grobet Halfround Metal File Cut 0 - https://amzn.to/3tOuD0d
Silicone Finger Protectors - https://amzn.to/3bd0Qb3
Smart Pickle for Non-Ferrous Metals - https://bit.ly/SmartPickle
Hot Pot For Pickle - https://amzn.to/3OsbbhG
Ultrasonic (2 Quart) With Heater - https://bit.ly/UltrasonicMediumGEMORO
Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution - https://bit.ly/TivaCleanElectrocleaner
Radial Bristle Disc - https://amzn.to/3y5KnhZ
Silicone Rubber Polishing Wheels & Drums - https://amzn.to/3n3NYGI
Polishing Buffing Wheel Set - https://amzn.to/3y3fXg4
Fabulustre Polishing Compound - https://amzn.to/3xEpNDL
Single Spindle Polishing Machine ARBE - https://bit.ly/SingleSpindlePolishingMachine
Liver of Sulfur - https://amzn.to/3n4EA5T
Electric 3LB Jewelry Tumbler - https://amzn.to/39DdJe1
Hone & Highlight™ Tumbling Medium - https://bit.ly/HoneHighlightTumblingMedium
Casting Grain:
925 Sterling Silver Casting Grain - https://amzn.to/3mZhkWH
999 Pure Silver Casting Grain - https://amzn.to/3Or3Ej3
Brass Alloy Yellow Casting Grain - https://amzn.to/3y2Qt2h
Gold 14K Yellow Casting Grain - https://amzn.to/3OtOdXA
Kiln & Metal Furnace:
Programmable Burnout Kiln - https://amzn.to/3OdoWBe
QuikMelt Electric Melting Furnace - https://amzn.to/3O0l8D7
2KG Melting Furnace - https://amzn.to/3QAfGIC
2 KG LARGE CAPACITY Propane Furnace - https://amzn.to/3mZi1PW
Fast Electro-Melt Gold & Silver Melting Furnace - https://bit.ly/Electro-MeltMeltingFurnace
Heat Resistant Furnace Gloves - https://amzn.to/3zPjf7X
Fire Bricks - https://amzn.to/3tMMqEW
Saw Frame, Blades & More:
Haymaker SawFrame - https://bit.ly/HaymakerSawFrame
4" German Style Jewelers Saw Frame - https://amzn.to/3OhoP7c
NANO Jeweler's Saw Blades - https://bit.ly/NANOSawBlades
Blade Butter Cutting Lubricant - https://bit.ly/BladeButter
Note: Most of the links that I use that go to products are affiliate link. This means I make a small commission on anything that you happen buy using them. This is at no extra charge to you and this helps support the work I do on this channel. 😁👍
Kiln Burn Out Settings & Times
I’m using Prestige Optima Investment Powder and I haven’t really had any problems with it and the castings that I have got from it have been very nice.
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Here is the burnout times and temps setup for the kiln that I have - Programmable Burnout Kiln - https://amzn.to/3OdoWBe