This mornings fun, been messing around with trying to pour some 1 ozt stacking type pieces!

[SilverPunk]

Hey Folks,

another update for those interested (if any 😂)

This morning I have been trying to hit the 1 ozt pour size consistently, done a couple of new designs, i like the way they came out, look pretty much the same on the front but all unique on the back and in shape, but all weight 1 ozt, great fun doing it, had lots of remelts, but the more i did the more the weight got right! just thinking up some new designs to play with, here is this morning, "1 ozt Sun Stacker Piece" and "1 ozt Skull Stacker Piece" with the deco ladies now in the 1 ozt weight.

 

Edited July 12, 2023 by Delphis

[Bigmarc]

4 hours ago, Delphis said:

This morning I have been trying to hit the 1 ozt pour size consistently

Is it not just a matter of weighing out 1 Oz of silver grain? Genuinely don't know

[Thelonerangershorse]

Interesting designs for the front, but I would have expected the back to be the inverse of the front design to make them stack.

[SilverPunk]

12 hours ago, Bigmarc said:

Is it not just a matter of weighing out 1 Oz of silver grain? Genuinely don't know

Hey Bigmarc! you can do it that way which is the most easiest way of doing it and accurate, but you need to fully tip up the crucible you are melting it in which means you get debris of graphite and other bits of dross, i like to over fill and then pour by eye so you get a more pure result with less clean up work, as if you do you just go 1oz then have heavy graphite pollution when you clean it off you could come under the 1oz weight, very much a work in progress for me to determine the best way of doing things, i know some pourers do over pours like these others do it measure out melts for it.

cheers

Matt

Edited July 13, 2023 by Delphis

[SilverPunk]

Hi Thelonerangershorse!

thanks for message, more of just the fact they are 1ozt and stacking can be done due to the square shape on top of each other, i open cast my bits in sand so the backs will be solid, i havent got a stamp machine yet so i cant impress stuff like you suggested, a thing to think about for the future though!

cheers

Matt

Edited July 13, 2023 by Delphis

[SilverPunk]

12 hours ago, Thelonerangershorse said:

Interesting designs for the front, but I would have expected the back to be the inverse of the front design to make them stack.

Hi Thelonerangershorse!

thanks for message, more of just the fact they are 1ozt and stacking can be done due to the square shape on top of each other, i open cast my bits in sand so the backs will be solid, i havent got a stamp machine yet so i cant impress stuff like you suggested, a thing to think about for the future though!

cheers

Matt

[Aldebaran]

I’m interested 🌞

It’s all about learning and this is an area that very few know anything about, so thank you!

[monkey]

Wow your pouring is really coming on. These pieces look like they would have more mass appeal. I like the finish you have achieved. 👍

 

[AndrewSL76]

Really like these. Like others have said, it is great to learn about these things. I have watched @BackyardBullion and @LiquidMetalsUK on youtube etc. and would recommend that you reach out to them as there is a pouring community that seems to be very inclusive.

Next step is to register a mark and get these to the assay office! Though that may be something you do not want to do now, it is a future goal perhaps! Cheers for sharing. Really, really good to see and learn. 

[Faiz]

Hey @Delphis, that good going buddy. Practice makes perfect (or as close to perfect)  I've been thinking of pouring my own for years now. Haven’t plucked up the courage to make a start. You have, and you’re well on your way. Keep it up. Look forward to your new designs.

[Sanctuary79]

I love these - especially the skull & crossbones (I'm a sucker for piratey-themed silver)! 

They're very clean imprints for open sand casts, did they come out like that, or have you had to clean them up after pouring them? 

[SilverPunk]

3 hours ago, Aldebaran said:

I’m interested 🌞

It’s all about learning and this is an area that very few know anything about, so thank you!

count me in that group also, im pretty much learning on the job, been watching youtube a lot and looking at other peoples work / items trying to piece together how to do it!

[SilverPunk]

3 hours ago, monkey said:

Wow your pouring is really coming on. These pieces look like they would have more mass appeal. I like the finish you have achieved. 👍

 

thank you! getting better slowly, each time im at the furnace its starting to feel a bit safer and more at home, was daunting at first but getting used to holding a pot of hot metal now   

[SilverPunk]

2 hours ago, AndrewSL76 said:

Really like these. Like others have said, it is great to learn about these things. I have watched @BackyardBullion and @LiquidMetalsUK on youtube etc. and would recommend that you reach out to them as there is a pouring community that seems to be very inclusive.

Next step is to register a mark and get these to the assay office! Though that may be something you do not want to do now, it is a future goal perhaps! Cheers for sharing. Really, really good to see and learn. 

yes indeed, watched lots of videos of theres on youtube, its something to aim for sure to get to that standard of output, i bought one of @BackyardBullion channel bars and was stunned by the quality and neatness of it, top drawer workmanship, i have registered and have started to get pieces hallmarked, and trying to flog a few! these will be going soon  

[SilverPunk]

2 hours ago, Faiz said:

Hey @Delphis, that good going buddy. Practice makes perfect (or as close to perfect)  I've been thinking of pouring my own for years now. Haven’t plucked up the courage to make a start. You have, and you’re well on your way. Keep it up. Look forward to your new designs.

Thank you very much for the kind words, it is a great hobby / side hustle, i just love pouring watching it come out and plop in the mould or sand, just really is a great thing to do, i would suggest it to anyone to have a go!

[SilverPunk]

1 hour ago, Sanctuary79 said:

I love these - especially the skull & crossbones (I'm a sucker for piratey-themed silver)! 

They're very clean imprints for open sand casts, did they come out like that, or have you had to clean them up after pouring them? 

thank for the comment, yes they were done in open sand casts hence why i get different back looks not uniform, i did run them through the tumbler for 20mins to give them a bit of a buff up, only got that bit of kit this week so was itching to give it a try!

[Foster88]

@Delphis these look great.

Good luck with your new venture.

[DTL1982]

They look really good. Love the sun and deco ladies. 

[SilverPunk]

2 hours ago, Foster88 said:

@Delphis these look great.

Good luck with your new venture.

thanks for the comment and kind words!

[SilverPunk]

1 hour ago, DTL1982 said:

They look really good. Love the sun and deco ladies. 

many thanks! yes i think the deco ladies are my favourite from these, i have done some toned up which look a bit different also!

[monkey]

30 minutes ago, Delphis said:

many thanks! yes i think the deco ladies are my favourite from these, i have done some toned up which look a bit different also!

ooooo would like to see some pics when ready!

[SilverPunk]

1 hour ago, monkey said:

ooooo would like to see some pics when ready!

here you go  

[monkey]

32 minutes ago, Delphis said:

here you go  

VERY LOVELY! I like how the center bottom looks to have grown a beard too. Is this done using the same antiquing solution BYB uses?

[SilverPunk]

1 minute ago, monkey said:

VERY LOVELY! I like how the center bottom looks to have grown a beard too. Is this done using the same antiquing solution BYB uses?

yes indeed the liver of sulphur solution, been getting some cool results, from pale yellow goldish to this dark petrol oil look

[DTL1982]

45 minutes ago, Delphis said:

here you go  

These would make really cool pendants.