Quite a lot different. Model Metal is an alloy of lead, tin and bismuth. 5-Star is an alloy of tin with a little zinc and antimony. 5-Star needs at least 60 Celsius more to get it ready to pour (380 C vs 320C). 5 Star is lighter (85 vs 125 g per ingot). 5 Star is harder than MM due to the amount of Tin in it. Model Metal is softer due to the lead.
This may be a silly question but does the hot flux convert to smoke 100% or does it leave some residue of its own? Also, is the dross that which would otherwise cool to a rainbow/gold colour that seems to permanently ruin solidified pewter?
Flux deoxides the metal, reclaiming it from the dross. It can only be really used properly with temps above 300 celsius. Some small amount of ash remains after use so no not 100%. Dross are just impurities in the original metal, or powder from previous castings rising to the surface. These get encrusted in metal so the flux reduces or cleans off the metal from the dust. You then remove the dust rather than slag (dust with metal) before casting.
@@princeaugustcasting That's very clear and helpful thank you PA (I've just received my first melting pot from you via Amazon btw). I don't know whether you know about such things but as you mentioned _deoxides,_ would the flux be of any use clearing the grey streaks of oxidation out of molten gallium metal? Been quite nuisance to me for a long time.
@@beingsshepherd I am sorry I do not know how that would apply to gallium. Gallium has an insanely low melting point, so I am not sure what interaction would occur with flux.
@@osmanpasha_diy Do you mean the moulds or the raw rubber? Some hobby shops may stock our products depending on where you are. We have distributors in some countries that have their own list of retailers. You cannot but the rubber itself from a hobby shop.
@@osmanpasha_diy No. You cannot buy it from any hobby shop. It is impossible for you to make a mould without a press. You can look into retreading rubber manufacturers for the raw rubber. Not sure what good that will do in terms of use however.
Superb advice.
Thanks so much for the concise instruction, it is appreciated :)
Thanks for watching and taking an interest in this hobby.
How do you make the mold
Hallo, what is the difference between 5 Star Pewter metal and normal Model Metal? Thanks.
Quite a lot different. Model Metal is an alloy of lead, tin and bismuth. 5-Star is an alloy of tin with a little zinc and antimony. 5-Star needs at least 60 Celsius more to get it ready to pour (380 C vs 320C). 5 Star is lighter (85 vs 125 g per ingot). 5 Star is harder than MM due to the amount of Tin in it. Model Metal is softer due to the lead.
Can you make the rubber mold?
This may be a silly question but does the hot flux convert to smoke 100% or does it leave some residue of its own?
Also, is the dross that which would otherwise cool to a rainbow/gold colour that seems to permanently ruin solidified pewter?
Flux deoxides the metal, reclaiming it from the dross. It can only be really used properly with temps above 300 celsius. Some small amount of ash remains after use so no not 100%.
Dross are just impurities in the original metal, or powder from previous castings rising to the surface. These get encrusted in metal so the flux reduces or cleans off the metal from the dust. You then remove the dust rather than slag (dust with metal) before casting.
@@princeaugustcasting That's very clear and helpful thank you PA (I've just received my first melting pot from you via Amazon btw).
I don't know whether you know about such things but as you mentioned _deoxides,_ would the flux be of any use clearing the grey streaks of oxidation out of molten gallium metal?
Been quite nuisance to me for a long time.
@@beingsshepherd I am sorry I do not know how that would apply to gallium. Gallium has an insanely low melting point, so I am not sure what interaction would occur with flux.
@@princeaugustcasting Ah, thanks anyway🙂
Beautiful
It is so nice that you think we are so stupid as to grab hot things. That really gives me confidence in your logic.
Being inexperienced with hobby casting is not being stupid. Warning people to be careful is also not stupid. Posting a snarky comment however...
Great results! What are the molds made of?
black rubber similar to car retreading rubber.
@@princeaugustcasting I assume it cannot be obtained in a hobby shop?
@@osmanpasha_diy Do you mean the moulds or the raw rubber? Some hobby shops may stock our products depending on where you are. We have distributors in some countries that have their own list of retailers. You cannot but the rubber itself from a hobby shop.
@@princeaugustcasting No, I meant the rubber itself.
@@osmanpasha_diy No. You cannot buy it from any hobby shop. It is impossible for you to make a mould without a press. You can look into retreading rubber manufacturers for the raw rubber. Not sure what good that will do in terms of use however.
I went to the website. I'm wanting to make this set in copper or silver. Would it work?
Our moulds cannot stand temperatures above 450 celsius.
Can I do this with silver?
No. Silver requires too high a temperature.
I want to do it, can you help me?
Our princeaugust website has starter kits if you wish to try out this hobby for yourself. Sorry for the delay in responding. Was on holiday.
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