Lost Wax Casting Process | My FIRST TIME Casting My Own Jewelry at Home!

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  • @nazimorakzai8166
    @nazimorakzai8166 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I have seen so many experts doing it but watching you doing casting has taught me more than the others . Thank you 🙏

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw what, that means so much to hear, I’m so so glad!! Hopefully as I learn more I can be even more thorough 💜💜🙏🏻☺️

    • @thegreat1548
      @thegreat1548 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@MiteraMade how much you paid for your casting machine?
      Thanks In advance!!

  • @lvil2295
    @lvil2295 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Metal casting instructor here with a some tips on quenching:
    1) You want to dip it fully underwater in one go instead of slowly lowering it in. And don't take it out until there is no sound or vibration at all.
    2) You can put a garbage bag around the home depot bucket before filling it with water. When the bucket gets filled with investment roll up long tubes of brown paper or cardboard and stick them down into the bucket. This will wick the water away and make it evaporate faster. Once it is more paste than sludge, just tie up the bag and throw it in the dumpster!
    Stick them down into the

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow. Amazing advice, thank you so so much! I wasn’t sure how to ever dump the water so I just never have🙈😂 THANK YOU!

  • @michaels5705
    @michaels5705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Breaker stuff: Breakers are there to protect the wire. They are sized with the wire, the larger the wire the more amps it can safely provide. While you are still building down there it might be a good idea to get some high amperage circuits installed. Even though it's not too complicated to do, it's best to hire an electrician as if your house burned down, you insurance could be voided if you didn't have an electrician do the installation. Calculating your needs: For a 30 amp breaker on a 120 volt circuit, with the wire length (through the walls) of less that 50 ft., you would need 10 gauge copper wire, if it goes longer than 50 ft. you would need a thicker gauge of wire (the longer the wire the more the resistance). I recommend against using aluminum but that's a personal bias. A 30 amp breaker would serve a typical home use electric dryer to give you a sense of capacity of a 30 amp breaker. Check your equipment specs for the amperage drawn during peak draw (highest wattage). Congrats on doing your own casting!

  • @briancarter8922
    @briancarter8922 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Your melting furnace / burn out furnace is running about 14 Amps each (approx.)(see your spec. sheets.) and your vacuum pump system is running about 6 Amps on the same circuit, So approx 20 Amps, Most likely the circuit you're using in the house will be about 15 Amps. That is if nothing else is on that circuit. Two ways to go, 1. The simplest way would be to not have them on the same circuit. Vacuum on one and the furnaces on the other and (do not run the furnaces at the same time) you are so close to the max of the circuit breaker and NO you can just change the breaker to a larger Amperage, This could void your house insurance/ start a fire in the extreme cases. 2. which I would consider the best solution, Once you have your workshop set up have an electrician come in and run a separate circuit for the furnaces. If you are renting the house you will need to get the landlord permission. and it will cost you some scratch. If your workshop is where you videoed it should be easy to run the new circuit. Also think about ventilation as well.

  • @shedlight369
    @shedlight369 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    As far as the breaker, use different outlets so you don't overload the circuit. Place the oven on the opposite side using an extension cord. Leave the other components where they are. Bring the oven as close to them from across the room as possible using an extension cord. You need the casting machine and melting metal close to each other. You can take the flask out of the oven and walk to place it in the casting machine. That will solve you problems. Don't use anything that draws more than 15 amps inside your house. The breaker that is tripped, does so to prevent your wires from getting hot, catching on fire and burning your house down. That tripping, is not a bad thing, it's a good thing.

    • @WHJeffB
      @WHJeffB 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I would also add that she should not plug all three devices into one power strip, but especially do not use an extension cord to power high amp draw devices as the added resistance from drawing that much current over a long distance, will require even more current, eventually tripping the breaker.
      Had a similar issue with a compressor in my garage years ago... Was powering it off an outlet, through a 20' extension cord and was constantly tripping the breaker. Moved the compressor close to the outlet, so that I could plug directly into it. Problem solved.
      We hope to build our "dream retirement home" in a few years and part of that build, will be a workshop for me with several high current circuits for using tools and metal casting equipment. But not everyone has that option...

  • @lilygareth9047
    @lilygareth9047 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    this is such a crucial and exciting video for newbie jewelers like me!! thank you for taking the time to make this

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that it could be helpful for you! 🥹💜

  • @kim4561
    @kim4561 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You for taking time to make this video. I have just started I jewellery nervous about casting. It looks so difficult. I think I will get it casted until I am ready to take the leap. Loved watching . I am a fan. . South Africa

  • @WHJeffB
    @WHJeffB 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! Looking to getting into metal casting like this very soon. Lost resin from 3D prints for hobby subjects, but may even get into jewelry making with my wife for something to do in retirement. Looking at the same casting machine you have, there's cheaper equipment out there, but buy great equipment, and buy it once.
    I commented to another comment below, but I'll repeat it here... To avoid tripping the circuit breaker, try to isolate the three devices onto different circuits if you can. High current draw equipment shouldn't be on the same outlet it's just too much current draw (obviously). Using a power strip isn't helping either, neither is trying to power all that equipment through an extension cord. Try putting one of the devices on a separate circuit, like the melting pot or burn out oven and the remaining tools on another circuit. Position them so that they're close an outlet and you can plug them directly into the outlet, rather than rely on an extension cord to reach one.
    For safety reasons, I hope by now you have dedicated workbench for all your equipment, so you're not working on the floor.
    Also... When working with blazing hot metal, try to avoid doing so in bare feet, with shorts or a skirt on. Hot metal is dangerous (I've done some blacksmithing with a friend) obviously. Molten metal is much more so, you're young. You don't want to live for the rest of your life with big ugly burn scars on your body. Protect your skin and eyes!
    Thanks for sharing your first casting experience... I can't wait to start doing the same.

  • @tylermeints
    @tylermeints ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It sounds like you might already know this but just in case you dont, those heating elements in the burnout kiln have full wall power going through them so def be super careful with the tongs!
    But thats so cool that the cast worked out first try!!! I've been wanting to try out wax carving/casting ever since I got my kiln and your channel has been super helpful figuring out what else I would need!

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my goodness no I always thought you had to be careful not touch them so you don’t damage them, not because they could shock you 🫢😂 you may have just saved me some pain, thank you! 🙈😂😂
      I’m so glad I can help in any way! 🥹

  • @Missnatjack
    @Missnatjack 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy watching and learning from you because you are easy to understand and you don"t skip steps. You show everything that you know and I when I start casting at home, I will refer to you videos for guidance. Thank you and keep making videos. Natalie from Vancouver, Canada

  • @gisella1350
    @gisella1350 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your enthusiasm. Cool girl. Love your humility. You shine, thank you. Everyone should have your attitude to the arts and life.

  • @LauraJanik-s5n
    @LauraJanik-s5n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm glad I watched this because I learned this is waaaaay too complicated a process for me to even consider. I'll continue either sandcasting (much simpler) or sending my castings out to more capable people! I really admire your videos, they're very helpful.

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff ปีที่แล้ว +14

    There she is with the 411! Fabulous video. Suggestion: shorter sprue (wax) wires - the blue wax = less metal needed and less pressure needed to fill. That will make a big difference when you are making a full "tree". Woot woot! PS. did your metal calculations include a percentage or amount for your cast "button"?

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!! ☺️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @countstackula
    @countstackula ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tip#1 When vacuuming the investment, if your bowl is not big enough, while it’s expanding, just release the pressure off slightly for an instant as needed to prevent overflow, repeat if necessary until it returns to normal volume.
    Tip#2 try steam de-waxing, with a cheap $30 steamer, steam out your wax in under 1 hour, this will keep your oven clean and allow for an accelerated burnout cycle, it also burns cleaner with less fumes (won’t work with resin)
    Tip#3 my accelerated burnout cycle is as follows:
    C01 300
    T01 5
    C02 300
    T02 25
    C03 800
    T03 10
    C04 800
    T04 20
    C05 1353
    T05 30
    C06 1353
    T06 90
    C07 1353
    T07 -121
    I then let it cool naturally with the door closed until it reaches pouring temp 900.
    Hope that helps! I love LWCasting.

    • @countstackula
      @countstackula ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah and about the breaker, if you’re going to run both ovens at the same time make sure they are drawing power from different outlets, the breaker is tripping because you probably have them plugged in from the same outlet. Just distribute the power draw from multiple breakers.. like from either side of the room or a different room altogether using an extension cord

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you SO much for this awesome advice!! 🎉 I have been wanting to try a shorter burn out cycle but wasn’t sure what to do, so thank you! 🙏🏻 and I started running a hefty extension cord upstairs and it works🙏🏻🎉 thank you thank you!!

    • @countstackula
      @countstackula ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MiteraMade thank you for the awesome video, glad I could be of some help. I have a few more tricks up my sleeve that you might find useful, I recently picked up an air compressor, and I was curious if I shot air into my mold after burn maybe it would help clean out the ash and particulate, I just tried it and a whole bunch of white powder shot out of the mold like a rocket, thankfully I was wearing ppe, but it worked out quite well and I got a cleaner casting for sure. I do a lot of 3D design and 3D printing, I make silicon molds of my 3D prints and do hot wax injections to get my wax patterns, this way I avoid costly resins. I just followed you on instagram if you ever want to chat, or need some more advice. 🤙🏼

  • @vadiandoangola5521
    @vadiandoangola5521 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi, love your video good approach, make as many attempts ( or mistakes) as you can, and keep record of everything because you are right we learn from mistakes. I am silversmith/goldsmith and I have been there, it brought to my mind when bought my equipment! Just One thing: protective equipment ! or shoes when you are casting I had been in accidents where flying molten silver filling the room ! good luck

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Than you so much!! 🥹 I definitely need to wear more protective gear when casting, I actually recently missed when pouring silver into a flask and had a close call 😐😂

  • @SilverChainLLC
    @SilverChainLLC ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job ! I recently started casting my own silver with the Lost wax method using those exact machinery but I use castable resin instead of Wax I can't wait to see your journey and how you progress I hope to start my own TH-cam channel as well soon

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! And that’s awesome!Do you 3D print? That’s a big skill all on its own! 💜🙈
      And yessss! TH-cam has been so fun, there’s so much room for more people in this realm! 🎉💜

    • @SilverChainLLC
      @SilverChainLLC ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes i 3D print i have a few castings under my belt now I am looking into casting with gemstones inside

  • @VanIsleWhimsy
    @VanIsleWhimsy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just finished taking a casting course today at a nearby university....and I was told that when using the kaya cast, when you're on the investment setting, once the bubbling starts, if it gets too high, just grab the glass and give it a shake. The table is on really strong springs, and shaking it back and forth and side to side can easily pop some of the bubbles, so you can have a bit of control. That way you don't have to release the pressure, just take your frustrations out on the glass (not literally, obvs).

  • @callmekells802
    @callmekells802 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for stressing that it’s important to wear a respirator. That can easily go overlooked for a beginner. Also super cute that yours is pink! I love that!

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely, it is something that I have tried to be better about and showing my work online has kept me more accountable when it comes to protecting my health. I still don't always do things correctly but I do try! 💕💕

  • @SthephanieMarieMiranda
    @SthephanieMarieMiranda 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am jewelry brand owner that focus on polymer clay and 14 karat gold filled wire. But I’ve been trying to expand in casting, but I’m extremely nervous and I feel like I cannot get it right. Watching your videos to get inspired ❤

  • @ericschrowang8315
    @ericschrowang8315 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Video editor here. Your videos are very instructive. Something that may help you is to watch some videos on jump cuts. If you get rid of the jump cuts your videos will be 100 times easier to watch. Keep up the great work.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for the constructive criticism! 💜 I thought I was just simply cutting out the pauses and “um’s”, but I never even thought about it being distracting. I watched a few videos this evening about jump cuts and learned some things! So thank you for helping make me a bit better! ☺️🙏🏻💜

  • @ingelalindblad9048
    @ingelalindblad9048 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I´m so glad I found your channel, you are awesome and I´ve learned so much by watching :)

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy that the time and effort isn’t lost and I can help you in any way! 🥹💜

  • @Lamilianco
    @Lamilianco 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I truly enjoyed watching this ! You go girl ! I am so proud of you and I had been looking for a video to help me get knowledge on how to start making jewelry and I am so happy I found your channel tonight. Thank you for showing us your journey and being authentically you. 🤍👏🏼🤍👏🏼

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so so much! 🥹💜💜 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rubenserrano1580
    @rubenserrano1580 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Honestly just went the same process as you were doing and even made the same mistake of not measuring the wax tree to find out how much metal haha. I hope success for your home studio. Only thing I would recommend for your next tool to cut down production costs which i want to get is a wax injector. But you definitely earned another subscriber from me cause i feel like im closer to your level of experience instead of these other people that have 10 years plus.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so happy to hear that, thank you!! It’s always nice to learn from others that are more experienced, but there’s something nice about learning together with someone that’s at the same place 💜☺️. I would LOVE to get a wax injector and start making molds of my work. I’m definitely researching it 🙈💜

  • @iSam3000
    @iSam3000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good for you! I’m in the middle of building a furnace and doing it all for the first time, this was inspiring!

  • @350zNorcal
    @350zNorcal 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am probably a little late, i recommend only plugging 2 things into the power strip/outlet. The vacuum chamber and kiln take up a lot of power! I would plug those two in separate outlets and the furnace with whichever one you deem fit ! Happy casting! Love your work!⚱️🤝🏽🔥🔱

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so so much! Running a hefty extension cord to another part of the house has helped tremendously 🎉🎉☺️

  • @rudyrudy1240
    @rudyrudy1240 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am very happy to see you working on casting silver jewelry, I also have 1 set of casting machine but haven't started yet. I hope it can motivate me to get started. thanks

  • @mikep.coplin6800
    @mikep.coplin6800 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Find a fourty amp braker/fuse and if you have a 220 volt dryer on that braker/fuse just use that plug until you up grade your house wiring system. Hope this helps !

  • @David-pu3nd
    @David-pu3nd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You look so happy🎉🎉🎉

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I really am. 🥹💜

  • @ninetwo.5
    @ninetwo.5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wowowow this was so fun to watch, so much experimentation & learning!! Can’t wait to see where this venture takes you

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻🥰

  • @tinav1341
    @tinav1341 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Reading advice of others, I see a few issues.. Regarding power. First do not run extension cords. These machines draw huge power and should be plugged in the wall outlet unless you have a heavy duty rated extension and even then they are not meant for long periods.
    Your kiln should be on a breaker not used for anything else. You don't want to microwave something, make toast or run your tea kettle. It would not cost much to have power run just for your projects. Keep a decidated spot in your panel with a breaker for just your machine. I have a kiln too. I ran a 220 to the garage just for that. ( all differ)
    Power dropping when you are vacuuming is unfortunate lol.
    Good for you trying out new stuff at home.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the great advice! You’re so so right and I’ve learned now as time has gone on. 🙈 I don’t have it in the budget right now to have an electrician come out and run a dedicated circuit BUT I did get a super hefty extension cord made for power tools, and I run it to a part of my home that is on a separate breaker. 🙏🏻☺️ Everything’s going well so far, just have to hop over that cord when I walk down the hall. 🫠😂🙈

  • @nicwaymire
    @nicwaymire 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Plug stuff in on different circuts or install dedicated 20 amp outlets ans wiring to support the load

  • @BonnabelleJune
    @BonnabelleJune หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been building my own mini studio and business since around the same time you started yours, so this is both helpful and inspiring.
    I bought the Toauto melt pour about a year ago, but when I tested my setup, I ran into an issue during the final step -the Toauto furnace kept glitching and sparking, as if it was turning on and off. I don’t even think I was able to get it to melting temps with it. Did you ever experience anything like that with your furnace? I ended up returning it and am now searching for another melt pour option.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw I’m so sad to hear that about your furnace, it honestly worked wonderfully for me for the 8ish months I used it! I still have mine as a back up but I now use the Electro Melt from PepeTools and I love it! It’s pricier, but super super convenient and easy to use 💜 I hope that helps 💜

  • @RobertBratt
    @RobertBratt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Figure out if other outlets nearby are on a different breaker. Then maybe you can have one thing plugged into breaker A, and the other thing plugged into breaker B. Thanks for this video! In the next year or two I want to start casting my 3D prints in metal and this was a great look at what my first time will probably be like lol.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hopefully it isn’t ad hectic as mine was! 🙈😂💜 and thank you for the advice, it works like a charm running an extension cord to different parts of my home 🎉🙈💜

    • @timothy098-b4f
      @timothy098-b4f 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiteraMadeSpreading the electrical load to other breakers is the correct solution. But one thing to be careful about is making sure you use heavy duty extension cords that can handle the load. Any equipment that works by heating up draws a lot of power, and needs a heavy duty extension cord with 3 prongs, not just a 2-prong cord that you would use for a lamp or TV..
      Here’s a good rule of thumb: if an extension cord is getting too warm to hold comfortably, it’s under-rated for the load, and you need a thicker one.
      Good luck!

  • @blinkie1114
    @blinkie1114 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy carving wax, but I've so far just asked others to do the actual casting. I want to do my own casting though and have a question regarding kilns. Do you use a kiln for the wax-burnout phase? Your video conflicts with other sites online that state that a kiln is absolutely necessary.
    Anyways, thanks so much- I've been carving wax for four years totally trial and error and seeing your vids have inspired me to try and do it on my own. Just want to make sure I only buy the absolutely necessary equipment. TYSM!

  • @emmashaye
    @emmashaye 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Could you do an updated video on this process now that you've done it more? Would love to see updated tips and thoughts and process!

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I absolutely can make a dedicated video 💜 I do cast and drop tips in some of my studio vlogs but I will make an updated video 💜

    • @emmashaye
      @emmashaye 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiteraMade Yay thank you! I'll go watch those too :)

  • @aumi.jewels
    @aumi.jewels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m a metalsmith and instructor but I have never experienced wax Casting. Watching you is really making me want to learn this process… My only drawback is the cost of new materials. I have always invested over $30,000 just for for my metalsmithing equipment and silver some gold but very little, lol 😆 Great video big hugs, Michelle

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whaaaattt you're an instructor!!! That is amazing and sounds so incredibly FUN! 🤩 I hope you get to give it a go and then teach it yourself to others!! 🎉

  • @glendaowoc9576
    @glendaowoc9576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Contact a licensed electrician. Tell them what equipment you have & they can walk you through your electrical service. Check your data plate on equipment & manuals to see what the total amperage draw is.
    When your breaker trips, that means too much power is being drawn. Power strips & extension cords on your equipment is a big No No! You can not only damage your equipment, you can have a house fire!
    I’m so impressed with your work!! Thanks for sharing your journey.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy moly, thank you so much for your advice, I didn’t even think about adding another circuit or if that was even possible (clearly not an electrician 😂)
      I have been running a hefty extension cord to a different circuit for the kiln and it’s done the trick for now but I’ll definitely call someone soon!

  • @Steph_dawwg
    @Steph_dawwg ปีที่แล้ว

    My beautiful friend!!! So excited for you and your new journey! Was wondering when/if you can create my heart ring ;) love ya girl !

  • @markelwood1853
    @markelwood1853 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    50 amp breaker install, or put your devices on different circuits ( plugs that don’t trip the same switch) ex run from your other room with an ext cord and plug one into that.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!! Running the extension cord works like a charm 🎉

  • @nicklas2DK
    @nicklas2DK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, can you make a detailed guide on how add stones to your wax rings? Thanks a ton, and thanks for your so so helpful and fun videos🧡🙏🏼

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much? I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! 💜 there are a few ways on how I add stones to my wax pieces, sometimes I will stick the stone with tac on my mandrel, and build up wax around it, other times, I create the piece, then carve out a seat for the stone with burrs,the last way is a blend of the two where I create the piece, and then use tac to stick the stone to the piece and build up the wax around it.
      I hope this answers your question 🙏🏻😊

    • @nicklas2DK
      @nicklas2DK ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MiteraMade Thats a very helpful answer thank you!! I just have a final question to round my understanding.
      When you’ve made the seat for the stone, and added the stone to the seat in the wax. Can the ring of wax then be sent to made into silver, with the stone in it the wax ring?
      I think my confusion, was because I thought the stone had to be added after the wax was made into a silver ring, but its to be added while the ring is in wax form, is this correct?

  • @billcuono1275
    @billcuono1275 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Try not to bounce the flask into the vacuum chamber and before putting the flask in the oven clean the investment on the outside of the flask and if necessary smooth the investment in the button area with a tool (remove any sharp investment edges ). Keep things clean. You can remove any loose particles of investment in the button area by running it under water for a few seconds. Loose particles of investment will cause porosity. Check the temp of your water and the investment. Warm it up or cool it if necessary.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! These are all really great tips! 🙏🏼 I think I bounced the flask out of fear lmao it was my first time, but thankfully I have gotten better at this point! 🙈💕

  • @AgateJeweler
    @AgateJeweler 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive had the breaker situation happen on my first cast too xD Just find an outlet further away in your house. It should be set on another breaker and will give more amperage without popping

  • @jeweler0001
    @jeweler0001 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG! You did it! You must have been so nervous every step of the way. Congratulations for the successful 1st try. 😊

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, I was SO nervous 🙈💜 I still get nervous but it’s getting better each time 💜🥹

  • @depplover78
    @depplover78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! Cant believe it came out perf on the first try, thats amazing. Have you tried sand casting before? I am scared to take the plunge and try it for myself haha

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, I was truly shocked. I was fully prepared for a trial and error situation for a few rounds! Lol
      I tried sand casting once but I didn’t work because I only had a butane torch and it couldn’t get the metal hot enough so I, admittedly, gave up on it 😂

  • @OhSoMelii
    @OhSoMelii หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! I am getting into jewelry making and would love to get your advice on finding chain suppliers. I love the chain you use! Would appreciate any advice :)

  • @randar9884
    @randar9884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have read somewhere that the hard angles work better actually. since the metal will first hit the bottom of the chunk and as the level of liquid metal rises in the chunk it will start to fill the branches. Not the other way around.
    Also when dealing with airborne toxins like fumes and fine particles it is good to also wear safety goggles and ear protection alongside with your mask. Some companies bundle all three into single packages.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the advice!! I’ll have to give it a try and see how it goes, so far, softer angles have worked perfectly for me but hey, you never know! ☺️

  • @zacharyancona1610
    @zacharyancona1610 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    for the initial sprue you should buy a bigger gauge sprue that fits properly i assume you already did.

  • @KENO_JEWELRY
    @KENO_JEWELRY 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very nice video I saved because soon I will be using the Kaya cast for the first time!! but I didn't quite understand how long it has to stay inside the flask in the Furnace?? sorry for my English, greetings from italy 🇮🇹

  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    @jeannettesalazar6442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations I was so nervous like you. 😊

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! I still get nervous but it’s definitely getting better 🙈🩷

  • @RD-SWEET
    @RD-SWEET ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so awesome and inspiring! Thank you for the video, super fun, and educational! ❤

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! 🥹

  • @Woodcarving184
    @Woodcarving184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    QUESTION???? Why did you need a kiln in this project also do you pour the metal in with the wax on the mold or do you melt the wax off, thanks for this video and good luck on the next one😊

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🙏🏻☺️ the kiln is used to burn the wax out of the investment which leaves a negative image of the jewelry to then pour the metal into ☺️ the kiln also gets the flask up to the temperature needed to pour the hot metal into the flask 💜

    • @Woodcarving184
      @Woodcarving184 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @alyona.143
    @alyona.143 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations ! You are so inspiring ! ❤

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so so much, I am so grateful that I could inspire or help anyone doing what I love 🥹💜💜

  • @Meefehyjkoygsww
    @Meefehyjkoygsww 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey love your videos can you explain more on how you came up with your burnout protocol? Im doing my firdt pour soon i almost have everything i need

  • @saitdesigns
    @saitdesigns 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video… can I be cheeky and ask how much it costs to kit yourself out with all the equipment to do this?

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!! ☺️💜 And not cheeky at allllll, I don’t mind sharing! 💜 it was about $3500 (£2800ish) for all of the equipment 🙏🏻

  • @OliinykO
    @OliinykO 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much for the video. Very consistent and intelligible, well done! To be able to do it yourself is one thing, but to be able to tell (show) others is something completely different.
    I think that your next stage is a 3D printer and printing WAX layouts on it

  • @phazyy
    @phazyy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi, just wondering if the electric heating equipment impacts utility costs, approximately how much does it cost to run the machinery per build?

  • @emmashaye
    @emmashaye ปีที่แล้ว

    I ordered all of this equipment a few weeks ago - so cool to see you using it! Question, why did you opt to go with a silver melting furnace vs melting it with a torch?

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so exciting! 🎉🎉 I was trying to be conscious with my spending and I knew in the future I wanted to be able to melt large amounts of metal incase I ever started casting for other people, and I already didn’t have a torch, so I thought, I might as well go ahead and buy a furnace that can melt large quantities instead of a smith little torch since they cost about the same 💜 🙏🏻

    • @emmashaye
      @emmashaye ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah, nice! Makes sense! Can't wait to see more :) @@MiteraMade

  • @quantumparodox
    @quantumparodox ปีที่แล้ว

    so when you pour your investment... use the vibrations from the casting machine to help "liquify" the fluid as you pour... less chance of bubbles.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That’s great advice! 🎉💜

  • @knokeydv
    @knokeydv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not really a suggestion, and i am using a centrifuge instead of vacuum casting (don't know if that matters) but my schedule is so tight, i have to do my burnouts while i am at work and my oven isn't programmable so i just set it for 1000 degrees and leave the flask in all day and cast it when i get home. So far it seems to work just fine.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Whaaaa, that’s amazing! so am I overthinking this then? 😂 google made it seem like this is a super science, so I’ve been scared to deviate at all. I also work full time and cast at night, which isn’t super convenient, how do you get past the fear of having a kiln going at your home while you’re gone? 🫢

  • @user-LLPp9yy9om4sos
    @user-LLPp9yy9om4sos ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Adriana
    I was waiting for your new video
    Good luck 🤞

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your patience! 🙏🏻☺️

    • @user-LLPp9yy9om4sos
      @user-LLPp9yy9om4sos ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MiteraMade
      Oh, hello, dear and kind Ms. Adriana. Thanks for answering.
      I wish you success in your work🙏🌹

  • @Mick_Tee
    @Mick_Tee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Breaker advice:
    The best (and only realistic way) around it is to get a new circuit run to your workshop.

  • @zacharyancona1610
    @zacharyancona1610 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a wax tray is recommended for airflow and a clean oven

  • @Laotzsa
    @Laotzsa ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations 🎉 !

  • @potrekonengsilverbanyuwang8313
    @potrekonengsilverbanyuwang8313 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi...do you have vlog how to use 3d wax printer work? N how to input ring design photo? Txs

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have never used a 3d wax printer, I'm sorry I'm no help in that department🙈.

  • @etype24
    @etype24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi great video congratulations on the cast!!!! Can I ask what app you used for measuring how much metal you needed? Also when you were sending your wax out to be cast for you did you have to give your wax ring to the caster with a wax tree in place already? I am just starting out 🙏🏻😃👍🏻 loving your humility

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so so much! I linked the website in the description for the wax to metal weights! 🎉 and when you send it to the caster you do not have to have it on the tree, you just carve your piece and then they will attach the spru and build the tree with other pieces that they are casting ☺️

    • @etype24
      @etype24 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thank you for your help and I look forward to seeing your work progress 😃🙏🏻😃

  • @Lichinha87
    @Lichinha87 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How has that oven been holding up? How long have you had it? I saw it on Amazon but with mixed reviews. Tyia

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ve had the kiln for about 8 months now and it’s worked perfectly!! 💜💜

    • @Lichinha87
      @Lichinha87 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MiteraMade thank you!

  • @charity2727
    @charity2727 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get an electrician to set everything right. You don't need to be worried the electricity will go off. Love your channel.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It’s definitely in the to do list now! 🙏🏻🙈💜

  • @olveindelgado6292
    @olveindelgado6292 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are the names of the machines you used? New here and trying to get as much advise as possible before Y buy stuff I don't need.

  • @edikoici
    @edikoici 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. I'm curious - How long it took to cast them in total ?

  • @mskinetik
    @mskinetik 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which casting house did you use? I heard Taba closed.

  • @jamessalisbury3320
    @jamessalisbury3320 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, well done and keep it up. Have you tried lowering your water ratio to 36-100? You’ll get a better finish.
    Keep practicing and don’t give up. Also, don’t let the casters who have machines that cost the price of a house put you off my saying kaya cast don’t work. Nearly every good caster in uk uses one on a regular basis and they make loads easy f good jewellery.
    Good luck and keep on melting.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! 🙏🏻I haven’t messed around with my water ratios but I’m always open to trying something new if it will make my work better, thank you for your advice! ☺️

    • @jamessalisbury3320
      @jamessalisbury3320 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MiteraMade for wax casting, weigh out your investment, multiply it by 0.38 (which is 38% ratio) the answer is your ml.
      I do for a 3.5x4inch flask
      907 grams
      344ml di ionised water
      907g X 0.38 = 344ml
      Resin casting, multiply by 0.36 (36%)
      Good luck

  • @terribelle3
    @terribelle3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm dumb about this process, but do you have to do that for EACH & EVERY 💍 - JEWELRY PIECE?!! 😮

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not dumb at all!! ❤ But YES, I do this for every piece. ❤

    • @terribelle3
      @terribelle3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MiteraMade 😃 Thanks for answering. I don't know how to solder, but I sure figure out ways to "fudge it" lol, but I HATE jump rings! I thought of getting some germanium to try. Someone said it has a lower melt temp

  • @shedlight369
    @shedlight369 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Advice. Don't partially submerge the flask when you are quenching it. Sink it straight to the bottom. That steam you can see in the video contains the dangerous component you wore the mask for, when you were mixing the investment. You didn't wear one when quenching. You don't need one when quenching....if you plunge the flask to the bottom. The water will protect you. Don't breathe steam that's released from the hot investment and the water. Rather, use the thermal shock to release what you made out of the flask. Yes, the noise it cool, but not getting sick is cooler.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Holy moly. I had no idea about the steam🫢 thank you for saving my life! 🙈💀 lol I will absolutely follow your advice on that 🙏🏻

  • @AceBullion
    @AceBullion 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WELCOME TO THE CASTING FAMILY!!! If you ever need tips or tricks let me know.

    • @indiosveritas
      @indiosveritas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please just stop .

  • @ljankok
    @ljankok 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so cute :)

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! ☺️💜

  • @SarathkumaR-xv3up
    @SarathkumaR-xv3up 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video, helpful 👍👍👍🎉

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you! 🙏🏼☺️

  • @sepehrasadi5320
    @sepehrasadi5320 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey
    nice job but use two seperate lives rahter than connecting all of it to one phase... this way your breaker won't pop and you don't risk overloading the wires and you breaker...

  • @dbaargosy4062
    @dbaargosy4062 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Horseshoe platform built underneath desk to raise it to working height of the stools...trying not to be a troll or if no one else commented that...thought about lost wax process years ago, thought came around a gain a google search or two ago

  • @TomsBackyardWorkshop
    @TomsBackyardWorkshop 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should have your equipment plugged into seperate breakers.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do now thanks to everyone’s recommendation 🙈😂 works like a charm 💜

  • @silverbushman
    @silverbushman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video 🎉

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you ☺️

  • @monish929
    @monish929 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you please share the sources of your learning?

  • @ReiRare-o6p
    @ReiRare-o6p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the Tabletop automatic?

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it’s programmable so you don’t have to change any temps along the burnout process, it just does it all on its own. ☺️

  • @esliet
    @esliet 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job

  • @zacharyancona1610
    @zacharyancona1610 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    use 1 pound and 11.68 oz for that flask and 316ml of water

  • @theteam6956
    @theteam6956 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    太棒了你的视频内容将为我16岁的儿子起到非常好的示范,他非常想做一个珠宝设计师,我向他推荐了你的频道,谢谢你的分享!

  • @borisouedraogo7479
    @borisouedraogo7479 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! I want to buy a respirator like your respirator, Can i find thé same like for you on Aliexpress?

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t know about that but I wouldn’t want to play with the quality when it comes to clean air lol. I have mine linked in my Amazon storefront and it works like a charm! 💕

    • @borisouedraogo7479
      @borisouedraogo7479 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@MiteraMadethank you for your advice!

  • @leahannwhite1111
    @leahannwhite1111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍💓!!!

  • @gowherannaberdiyewa6915
    @gowherannaberdiyewa6915 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @ahmadfahmithoriq2534
    @ahmadfahmithoriq2534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    White powder name?

  • @yungjohnson76
    @yungjohnson76 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice

  • @russellbaker7914
    @russellbaker7914 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had an electrician install two new circuits in my home.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  ปีที่แล้ว

      Genius. I will absolutely call someone soon, thank you! 🥹💜

  • @pastel_alliengaming4882
    @pastel_alliengaming4882 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    change breaker to higher voltage. pay contractors.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the advice, I did that recently and it works like a charm! 😊

  • @mauval7957
    @mauval7957 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg take care with electric conections.

  • @TheWhisleblower
    @TheWhisleblower 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't realise you are a medical doctor so what else causes cancer?

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can read a label.

  • @YouSeeStudio
    @YouSeeStudio หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you whrite me the channel you are learning from?

  • @dustingriffis7998
    @dustingriffis7998 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have an election come out and install a dedicated circuit for what you have going on.

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s on my long to do list! ☝🏼😂💜

  • @sabiramirhanov9972
    @sabiramirhanov9972 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Такая она вкусняшка)

  • @lkysvn
    @lkysvn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't focus, you're too fuckin cute. All I can think about is how can I spend the rest of my life hearing you talk to me 😂

    • @MiteraMade
      @MiteraMade  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well that’s sweet thank you 🙈🙏🏻 lol

  • @deadhead8391
    @deadhead8391 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    get to the dagon work. ugh.

  • @indiosveritas
    @indiosveritas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That mask is ridiculous .

    • @lou196t
      @lou196t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Safety first. Who wants to get that dreadful C disease.. . .no one.