Tutorial Sand Casting an Ammonite – Pouring Molten Silver

Watch as I prepare the sand mould for a tiny ammonite that’s around 180 million years old. This first lesson covers choosing the right sand, creating the perfect impression, setting the sprue and vents, and getting the mould ready for a flawless pour. Key takeaways: – How to choose and prepare casting sand – Creating fine detail impressions in small objects – Preventing air pockets with proper venting In part 2, I pour molten silver into the mould and reveal the finished ammonite casting. I’ll show how to control temperature, avoid mis-runs, and clean and polish the final piece to a bright shine. This step transforms raw silver into a beautiful fossil pendant. Key takeaways: – Safe silver-melting techniques – Getting a clean pour with perfect fill – Polishing and finishing tips for small castings Electric Furnace https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNHv76BYKF9kQ-CoI13/ Propane gas Furnace https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNHv7MxPjmTW8-6CNVR/ Ring Bending Tool https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNHv7rq9TScNX-yVVm3/ Ingot Mould Kit https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNHv7kKpGvEay-tLOU8/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅ Join My YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhFxJAzbFWANNzGHnx94dw/join Recommended playlists: 100 most popular videos. https://bit.ly/3YO6d6s My Links for Gold plating, 20 Money Making Hobbies. https://linktr.ee/themanwiththehat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Fair Use Disclaimer 📌 This video *MAY* contain copyrighted material supplied by the original owners used under an agreement and the principles of "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commentary, REACTION or education. I have only utilised segments of the original work and have added my own commentary to provide a new perspective. It is not my intention to negatively impact the market for the original content, and my video does not serve as a substitute for the original work. All credit to the original content creator where known. For more information on fair use, please refer to copyright laws in your jurisdiction. Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved