Beach sand textured rings - sand casting - making video

In this video I am making engagement rings with cast-in-place sapphires and diamonds. The rings are textured with sentimental beach sand. I sprinkle the sand inside the mould so that the 9ct white gold picks up the fine texture of the granules.
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Music "Tea" by Jared Plant

[@PUNKXAI]

Best caster on TH-cam period!

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Awwww thanks 😊

[@dreamseemstudio7545]

I'm drooling all over the place. Kirra-lea strikes again

[@gemstonegirl1084]

🤩 amazing, thank you 🙏

[@iiniijewelry]

Beautiful rings. So cool. Awesome music too. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend 😎✌🏾

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Thank you! And yes the music is pretty special 💙

[@Woodskin]

Wow looks amazing as usual.

[@lindafountain5592]

Awesome! I love the beach sand effect.

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

It's pretty cool isn't it 😁

[@Elites-asthetic]

Amazing
What torch do you use for melting
Also where can I get the polish kit for the dremel
Thanks

[@LivonDesignsSilversmithing]

Hi, such beautiful pieces. Can I ask please did you just add bits of sand into the mold to make the texture? Thanks a lot x

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Hey hey :) I've added beach sand inside the mould to make the texture in this one

[@samanthaschroeder6123]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LivonDesignsSilversmithing]

Hi Kirra-Lea
I love these rings they’re amazing. Was the texture from your fine pin tool or did you add beach sand into the delft clay.
Thanks so much x

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I dusted the impression with beach sand to create the texture on these rings :)

[@LivonDesignsSilversmithing]

@@sandcasting_with_kirralea thank you so much, you’ve inspired me to give it a try 👍🏻😁

[@robertsink459]

How the hell did u pull that wax mold out and not mess up the center? Witch craft!

[@shaunhall960]

Nice!
Have you ever made green sand and if so is it worth the time to make it?
Is there a difference between Delft clay and green sand?
Thank you!

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I havent made my own sand, decided to leave that to the professionals hahaha. As far as I can tell green sand is for foundry style work and is petrobond. Delft clay and Red clay are higher mesh and specifically designed for jewellery.

[@shaunhall960]

@@sandcasting_with_kirralea Good to know!

[@annbarnds908]

Where did you get the nifty crucible holder?

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Australia Jewellery Suppliers :)

[@paulinephillips1462]

It seems like it would be helpful if there was some actual voice over information rather than music for a tutorial video. What exactly are you doing when adding the beach sand? What is the red tube and its purpose? Adding the stone in place...a bit more information.

[@minimaker5057]

How do you finish the rings where the metal ran in. I mean, after you saw “the thing” off. 😅💐

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I apply the texture after casting with a ball bur and textureing wheels :)

[@katrinastadler7187]

Love this.Can you use any beach sand ? Would river sand work ? I am obsessed with these videos

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

Yes any sand or dirt will work as long as its completely dry :)

[@Squishmallow-Ava]

is the sapphire not affected by the heat? I know it can take some heat, but this much, when casting?

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

There is still the risk of breakage, but there is a high chance of success :)

[@grainnemoran6147]

Beautiful - how are you texturing the area where the stub was removed and what is the pin you use ?

[@sandcasting_with_kirralea]

I have to texture that manually after casting, using ball burs and texturing wheels :)