#sandcasting — Public Fediverse posts

Although I plan on using the molten #Shibuichi in a #sandcasting, I'm also considering making sheets of it with my rolling mill for earrings. I once bought a small sheet from Rio Grande, my jewelry supplier, and it was cheaper than Sterling, but now sheets of Shibuichi are twice the price of Sterling. There are some neat patina effects possible. (3/3)

I really need to stress what an incredible learning tool #YouTube can be. If you recall, I have a new interest in #sandcasting to make #jewelry. Because silver is so expensive and because I have a lot of scrap copper and silver, I've decided I want to cast pieces in #Shibuichi, a Japanese alloy of 75% copper +25% silver. (Or 80%/20%, depending on your source.) That means measuring out my scrap metal properly and melting it down together. (1/3)

Interested in #sandcasting small items like #jewelry? This is the BEST #YouTube video I've seen. It's actually a series of two videos; this is the first one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAoE6e5FjLc&feature=youtu.be

He not only explains the process, but starts with some really interesting ideas that show you just how versatile the technique is. And he does it all quickly, without any hype or idiotic music. An experienced sandcaster providing a thorough overview in a no-nonsense way. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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

🔥 Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy 📏
✅ Layer Heights: 50-380μm (100μm color, 240-380μm molds)
✅ NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
✅ Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality ⚠️
🔥 Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
💡 Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate

#BinderJetting #DimensionalAccuracy #3DPrintShrinkage #SandCasting #WOW3DLearning #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #stem

🔥 Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy 📏
✅ Layer Heights: 50-380μm (100μm color, 240-380μm molds)
✅ NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
✅ Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality ⚠️
🔥 Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
💡 Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate

#BinderJetting #DimensionalAccuracy #3DPrintShrinkage #SandCasting #WOW3DLearning #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #stem

🔥 Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy 📏
✅ Layer Heights: 50-380μm (100μm color, 240-380μm molds)
✅ NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
✅ Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality ⚠️
🔥 Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
💡 Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate

#BinderJetting #DimensionalAccuracy #3DPrintShrinkage #SandCasting #WOW3DLearning #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #stem

🔥 Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy 📏
✅ Layer Heights: 50-380μm (100μm color, 240-380μm molds)
✅ NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
✅ Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality ⚠️
🔥 Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
💡 Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate

#BinderJetting #DimensionalAccuracy #3DPrintShrinkage #SandCasting #WOW3DLearning #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #stem

🔥 Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy 📏
✅ Layer Heights: 50-380μm (100μm color, 240-380μm molds)
✅ NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
✅ Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality ⚠️
🔥 Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
💡 Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate

#BinderJetting #DimensionalAccuracy #3DPrintShrinkage #SandCasting #WOW3DLearning #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #stem

3D Printing and Metal Casting are a Great Match https://hackaday.com/2025/12/15/3d-printing-and-metal-casting-are-a-great-match/ #sandcasting #tappingarm #ToolHacks #3dprinted #greensand #casting #forge

3D Printing and Metal Casting are a Great Match https://hackaday.com/2025/12/15/3d-printing-and-metal-casting-are-a-great-match/ #sandcasting #tappingarm #ToolHacks #3dprinted #greensand #casting #forge

Massive Aluminum Snake Casting Becomes Water Cooling Loop For PC - Water cooling was once only the preserve of hardcore casemodders and overclockers.... - https://hackaday.com/2025/07/25/massive-aluminum-snake-casting-becomes-water-cooling-loop-for-pc/ #aluminiumcasting #aluminumcasting #watercooling #sandcasting #techhacks #computer #casting #pc

Massive Aluminum Snake Casting Becomes Water Cooling Loop For PC https://hackaday.com/2025/07/25/massive-aluminum-snake-casting-becomes-water-cooling-loop-for-pc/ #aluminiumcasting #aluminumcasting #watercooling #sandcasting #TechHacks #computer #casting #pc

Makw Ice Spheres in a Copper Press https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #ToolHacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Makw Ice Spheres in a Copper Press https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #ToolHacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Makw Ice Spheres in a Copper Press https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #ToolHacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Makw Ice Spheres in a Copper Press https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #ToolHacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press - Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an a... - https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #toolhacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press - Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an a... - https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #toolhacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press - Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an a... - https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #toolhacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press - Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an a... - https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #toolhacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press - Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an a... - https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/ #lostplacasting #coppercasting #cookinghacks #sandcasting #toolhacks #icesphere #metalwork #icepress #casting #copper #lathe

Lost Foam Aluminium Alloy Casting - [Kelly Coffield] makes intake manifolds for old Ford throttle bodies for fun, demo... - https://hackaday.com/2025/02/28/lost-foam-aluminium-alloy-casting/ #aluminiumcasting #sandcasting #automotive #moulding #parts #a356 #foam

Lost Foam Aluminium Alloy Casting - [Kelly Coffield] makes intake manifolds for old Ford throttle bodies for fun, demo... - https://hackaday.com/2025/02/28/lost-foam-aluminium-alloy-casting/ #aluminiumcasting #sandcasting #automotive #moulding #parts #a356 #foam

Lost Foam Aluminium Alloy Casting - [Kelly Coffield] makes intake manifolds for old Ford throttle bodies for fun, demo... - https://hackaday.com/2025/02/28/lost-foam-aluminium-alloy-casting/ #aluminiumcasting #sandcasting #automotive #moulding #parts #a356 #foam

Lost Foam Aluminium Alloy Casting - [Kelly Coffield] makes intake manifolds for old Ford throttle bodies for fun, demo... - https://hackaday.com/2025/02/28/lost-foam-aluminium-alloy-casting/ #aluminiumcasting #sandcasting #automotive #moulding #parts #a356 #foam

Lost Foam Aluminium Alloy Casting - [Kelly Coffield] makes intake manifolds for old Ford throttle bodies for fun, demo... - https://hackaday.com/2025/02/28/lost-foam-aluminium-alloy-casting/ #aluminiumcasting #sandcasting #automotive #moulding #parts #a356 #foam

The Die Is Cast! - We all know the basics of how metal casting works, a metal is heated up to melting... - https://hackaday.com/2023/03/01/the-die-is-cast/ #hackadaycolumns #metalcasting #sandcasting #diecasting #metal

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...

Cast Metal from Prints to Solidify Childhood Memories - As far as the hacker’s toolbox goes, the 3D printer is way up there in terms of utility. Sure, it ta... more: https://hackaday.com/2020/06/01/cast-metal-from-prints-to-solidify-childhood-memories/ #aluminumsandcasting #3dprinterhacks #rosettecookies #sandcasting #3dprinting #funnelcake #how-to

Watch a Sand-Cast Slingshot Made, From Start To Finish - Sand-casting metal parts is a technique that has been around for a very long time, but it can be edu... more: https://hackaday.com/2019/12/18/watch-a-sand-cast-slingshot-made-from-start-to-finish/ #classichacks #sandcasting #slingshot #aluminum #casting #mold