Cheaper alternative to Delft Clay, but is it any good?

In this vlog I compare and review Delft Clay casting with another casting 'clay', taking a look at a much cheaper alternative to the famous Delft Casting Clay. This one, from Southampton, is not a nock-off version of Delft just one of the various other oil impregnated casting 'sands' we can use.
Independent product review of: "2.5kg Delft Petrobond Style Casting Clay Sand, For Gold Silver Oil Bonded"
Product link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5kg-Delf...
See the results of a test cast here: • Cheaper alternative to...
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[@woodndrum303]

Good clear info in this video. Well made and good editing make this an easy and informative watch.

[@gordon6029]

Just found your channel. I’m into casting and rebuilding motorcycles so sure I will enjoy this channel. Subscribed.

[@garethowen7050]

Hi gordon6029, welcome.

[@phantom66cyberwolf]

Thank you this was very interesting whilst looking into delft style casting.

[@garethowen7050]

Ha, thanks for the cool feed back. Love casting this way. Have fun.

[@flyingcheff]

Does anyone know what "whilst" is a conjunction (contraction too) of? It's a Brit thing, I know, but what's the origin?

[@ploseby]

I tried it and had problems. I then tried Delft Clay and it was fine - and the impressions and results were much better - for me anyway.

[@garethowen7050]

Thanks for the comment. I prefer the Delft myself. But sometimes need the volume so have more of the cheaper stuff.

[@guytiips3906]

You can try "RTV-Glue" and "Plaster-Gypsum"
So​ simple + cheaper = Amazing work.

[@mazenameeen]

Would you please send me a link for this method

[@fantail7214]

What is the name of the alternative clay? And where did you purchase from? Thanks! Just wondering if I can get some sent here to New Zealand

[@garethowen7050]

Hi there. Details in the video description with link to eBay seller.

[@sharonwaller6716]

I'm starting to practice casting where do I purchase the clay please

[@garethowen7050]

Please see the vid description for a link to the alternative casting clay to Delft Clay or Google "Delft Clay Casting kit" to find suppliers near you.

[@mickowen568]

building sand is just as good.i was a moulder and thats what we used in the 70s .use a sieve 1st 4 your facing sand then just pile on the rest after.just watched the end where u r comparing them if u put the delft though a sieve u will get the samd results as the copy 1 try it

[@garethowen7050]

Hi Mike. Thanks for the comment. Not sure about using 'building' sand' for casting silver in. It will either have to much moisture in it or be to dry and so will not hold together. I do have and sometime do use a sieve though, even with the Delft or alt Delft clays. ... If I ever get enough scrap silver I may test your builders sand suggestion, as a test... Thanks

[@russellt9059]

What mesh is the alternative clay

[@garethowen7050]

Hi there. What do you mean by "mesh"?

[@imconfusedtwo9268]

He means grit of sand

[@lenny108]

Silicone for high temperatures makes finer details than casting sand.

[@flyingcheff]

How about calling it DL clay?

[@elvinhaak]

I don't understand how 'Delft Clay' can be a legal name. Delft is a really old city in the Netherlands and when you get clay from there I think you could call it Delft Clay isn't it?

[@garethowen7050]

In the 1980s, Hans Karreman (a Dutch goldsmith) developed The Delft Casting Method. Thanks in part to the collaboration with Bijou Moderne bv, this technique has become known worldwide. atelierod255.nl/atelier-od255/