alternative to cuttlebone
I have used cuttlefish for casting silver items for many a year
however my supply of cuttlebones has dried up. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to cuttlebone for casting? |
alternative to cuttlebone
On Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:46 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry silverstall
wrote: I have used cuttlefish for casting silver items for many a year however my supply of cuttlebones has dried up. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to cuttlebone for casting? The Delft Clay system of sand casting is simple to use, and although it doesn't give the distinctive texture of cuttlebone, does the same things. Some things it does a good deal better (better details). by the way, I've got a box of cuttlebones around here somewhere that I've never, and probably will never, get around to using. Contact me offlist if you're interested. Peter |
alternative to cuttlebone
silverstall wrote:
I have used cuttlefish for casting silver items for many a year however my supply of cuttlebones has dried up. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to cuttlebone for casting? Isn't there a tufa stone casting system too? Have tried to purchase cuttlebone? Around here, pet stores and 'feed stores' usually have them. carl -- to reply, change ( .not) to ( .net) |
alternative to cuttlebone
Peter W.. Rowe, schrieb:
On Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:46 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry silverstall wrote: I have used cuttlefish for casting silver items for many a year however my supply of cuttlebones has dried up. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to cuttlebone for casting? The Delft Clay system of sand casting is simple to use, and although it doesn't give the distinctive texture of cuttlebone, does the same things. Some things it does a good deal better (better details). Or this system Quick-Cast MMD witch is easier to handle with small forms for the sand clay is more firm and a little bit elastic. http://www.butschal.de/werkstatt/Quick-Cast-MMD.htm This system is sold by: http://www.schula.de/ Mit freundlichem Gruß, Heinrich Butschal -- Schmuck Gutachter und Schmuckverkauf http://www.butschal.de Schmuck nach Maß anfertigen http://www.meister-atelier.de Firmengeschenke und Ehrennadeln http://www.goldschmiede-meister.com Schmuckmanufaktur http://www.schmuckfabrik.de Schmuck gut verkaufen und günstig kaufen http://www.schmuck-boerse.com |
alternative to cuttlebone
On Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:34:25 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry Heinrich Butschal
wrote: Peter W.. Rowe, schrieb: On Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:46 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry silverstall wrote: I have used cuttlefish for casting silver items for many a year however my supply of cuttlebones has dried up. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to cuttlebone for casting? The Delft Clay system of sand casting is simple to use, and although it doesn't give the distinctive texture of cuttlebone, does the same things. Some things it does a good deal better (better details). Or this system Quick-Cast MMD witch is easier to handle with small forms for the sand clay is more firm and a little bit elastic. http://www.butschal.de/werkstatt/Quick-Cast-MMD.htm This system is sold by: http://www.schula.de/ Mit freundlichem Gruß, Heinrich Butschal That looks like an interesting system, Heinrich. Thanks for the tip. I also like the attached crucible, which should make pouring the molds easier. However, looking at the Schula web site, I don't see it offered. Do you happen to know approximately how much that kit costs? thanks. Peter |
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