Wendy Nordstrom on the bright side, it is not a super resource-heavy hobby! Doesn't take up much space, and you can get started for less than $50 (if you have a home stove)
Ah your making me want to try doing this! You make it look so easy! I'd be interested in a tips and tricks video for beginners! Like the note about soapstone dust and safety!
I found you a couple days ago and I'm already almost through all of your videos. I think it's safe to say that I'll enjoy seeing anything you want to make. Your voice is so soothing and it's all very inspiring! P.S. - Love the Donner Party reference! XD
Your pewter casting videos have been invaluable to me. Thank you thank you thank you! My project has a long way to go, but I will definitely give you a shout out when it's done.
Maybe you've heard about boustrophedon writing? Ancient Greek did it at some point. It means that you write one line from left to right, and the next one from right to left, then left to right, so on and so on, like this: -------->
I had no idea soapstone was so soft! These look amazing! I have metallurgical allergies, which makes finding jewelry... expensive. ESPECIALLY since I love very organic, flowing shapes, which take more time and materials to make and aren't widely available. (Cover me in everything art nouveau, please. I may not have a favourite Worth gown, but I have a favourite necklace!) This is all to say: This is totally doable. If I swap out the metal, I could make custom jewelry that I could actually wear. I REALLY do not need another hobby, Morgan! Edit: It may help the metal to cool more slowly if you set the mold on a warm surface, such as a hot plate, to heat up before the casting starts.
Would you ever consider making non-medieval era objects? I recently saw a victorian(?), pewter thimble holder in the shape of a cat that was just too darn cute!
M F How fun!! It's possible to cast this in soapstone, but it's 3d enough that a silicone mold would be easier! I'll have to think about what would be the best material to make the positive master out of.
Hi, great video :-) Could you make a video that shows how you make the pewter bumps in the corners that connects the mold halves? Also type of burner? do you use to melt the pewter?
Have you ever made a 2 sided cast? Last year I tried to teach myself to make a coin but was only successful on the one side. This video inspired me to try using soapstone! Thank you!
Kayle Miller hi there! Did you have any particular sort of ladies favor in mind? I'm familiar with the idea of a lady giving her veil/sleeve/purse/ random other object on her person, is that the sort of thing you're thinking about?
Good day to you... I have a question about the metal content of your pewter. Does it have lead in it or is a pewter "type" of modern metal that leaves the lead out?
Nice to see my question answered here. Even though the only issue I have is with the weight. I saw lots of pewter growing up and it was always blackened, that's why I never liked it before seeing this.
I have a little collection of tools that I have re-purposed from their original task! The chisel might have originally been a wee screwdriver: I also use dental picks, nails, broken old files, drill bits, dremel heads, whatever is handy and makes a good mark!
Where did you find the original soapstone? I’ve been having difficulty sourcing some. Would offcuts from soapstone countertops work? I’m not sure if that will be the correct stuff or not
One of my more useless skills is that I can easily write backwards, for years I’ve wondered what to do with this skill….. now it looks like I need to learn how to do metal casting to make use of my “mirror” writing!
That look SO fun! I don't need another hobby, but you're making me rethink that!
Wendy Nordstrom on the bright side, it is not a super resource-heavy hobby! Doesn't take up much space, and you can get started for less than $50 (if you have a home stove)
How hot does pewter need to be to pour it?
@@Foxiepawstotti you probably found out by now XD , but pewter melts at 230Celsius. so a normal campfire would do just fine. or your stove =)
Wendy Nordstrom same.
My husband gets a forge when we buy a house... and I get to do pewter casts. That’s our deal. 😂
As an archaeology student, I would LOVE IT if you sold these on your Etsy!!!
Ah your making me want to try doing this! You make it look so easy! I'd be interested in a tips and tricks video for beginners! Like the note about soapstone dust and safety!
Suyi Kiyohara a super beginner friendly tutorial would be fun! I'll see what I can do!
This needs way more Thumbs up, I really like it. It is fun, to dive into your fulfilled life! Definitely!
YES! This is what I needed to do for Viking jewelry. I was able to find the beads, but not the brooches. THANKS!
I found you a couple days ago and I'm already almost through all of your videos. I think it's safe to say that I'll enjoy seeing anything you want to make. Your voice is so soothing and it's all very inspiring!
P.S. - Love the Donner Party reference! XD
How does this video have "only" 4000 views? I'm amazed!! Love your channel, Morgan! You inspire me do get back to sowing!
How cool! When you showed the various mold attempts, they looked like the profile of huge diamond rings 😊☺️
Your pewter casting videos have been invaluable to me. Thank you thank you thank you! My project has a long way to go, but I will definitely give you a shout out when it's done.
Maybe you've heard about boustrophedon writing? Ancient Greek did it at some point. It means that you write one line from left to right, and the next one from right to left, then left to right, so on and so on, like this:
-------->
I had no idea soapstone was so soft! These look amazing!
I have metallurgical allergies, which makes finding jewelry... expensive. ESPECIALLY since I love very organic, flowing shapes, which take more time and materials to make and aren't widely available. (Cover me in everything art nouveau, please. I may not have a favourite Worth gown, but I have a favourite necklace!) This is all to say: This is totally doable. If I swap out the metal, I could make custom jewelry that I could actually wear. I REALLY do not need another hobby, Morgan!
Edit: It may help the metal to cool more slowly if you set the mold on a warm surface, such as a hot plate, to heat up before the casting starts.
I made penannular Broochs like this from copper! So fun to make
They are gorgeous... I think I found another summer project! ^^
Great work and perseverance.i really like the broach
This is super cool. Must try soap stone! Well done !
Do it! I'd love to see a modern take on the technique!
Would you ever consider making non-medieval era objects? I recently saw a victorian(?), pewter thimble holder in the shape of a cat that was just too darn cute!
That sounds adorable! Link? I am open to other times (even if 1400-1600 is my fav!), so I'd love to check out the cat thimble holder!
M F How fun!! It's possible to cast this in soapstone, but it's 3d enough that a silicone mold would be easier! I'll have to think about what would be the best material to make the positive master out of.
Hi, great video :-) Could you make a video that shows how you make the pewter bumps in the corners that connects the mold halves? Also type of burner? do you use to melt the pewter?
I will definately do a basic stone prep video! As for the melting pot, it's a Lee pot, and mine is quite similar to this one: amzn.to/2ot1wxC
Have you ever made a 2 sided cast? Last year I tried to teach myself to make a coin but was only successful on the one side. This video inspired me to try using soapstone! Thank you!
They look avsolutely amazing!
Hi, could you please do a tutorial of a ladies favor. I want to make one but I don't know how or where to start
Kayle Miller hi there! Did you have any particular sort of ladies favor in mind? I'm familiar with the idea of a lady giving her veil/sleeve/purse/ random other object on her person, is that the sort of thing you're thinking about?
Morgan Donner like a fancy ribbon or veil yes I am trying to make a detailed ribbon but having a hard time and I don't know the whole history of them
Now I finally get how annular broaches work!
I'm curious about where you get your stone.
I buy it from our local "Artist & Craftsman Supply", hopefully there's one near you!
Good day to you... I have a question about the metal content of your pewter. Does it have lead in it or is a pewter "type" of modern metal that leaves the lead out?
I use a blend of 98% tin, with a bit of bismuth, antimony, and copper. No lead in my pewter!
Nice to see my question answered here. Even though the only issue I have is with the weight. I saw lots of pewter growing up and it was always blackened, that's why I never liked it before seeing this.
What was the chisel like tool used for carving?
I have a little collection of tools that I have re-purposed from their original task! The chisel might have originally been a wee screwdriver: I also use dental picks, nails, broken old files, drill bits, dremel heads, whatever is handy and makes a good mark!
Where did you find the original soapstone? I’ve been having difficulty sourcing some. Would offcuts from soapstone countertops work? I’m not sure if that will be the correct stuff or not
how do you know all this stuff???? you're so talented
Awesome!
What stone is this please, soap stone?
shake-a shake! what about the olllld tappa tap?
Yes! Chef John!
this was so cool!!!
One of my more useless skills is that I can easily write backwards, for years I’ve wondered what to do with this skill….. now it looks like I need to learn how to do metal casting to make use of my “mirror” writing!
I always forget to mark my work too 😓
i just click cuz pewter is a cute and fun word
carb it deeper