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Straw Casting Silver

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Emerald
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Straw Casting Silver Nov 10, 2005 10:07:25 GMT -5

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Post by Emerald on Nov 10, 2005 10:07:25 GMT -5

Cher,
There are ways to cast with stones in place...but I think it would be way beyond me to ever do it. And yes, it's likely it could be done. Though, my head hurts trying to think about it...

I just want to be able to cast pendants & rings that I carve WITHOUT paying a fortune in high-end equipment to do it. Heck... we all know it was done in ancient times.... alot of the skills were lost, or, because it's so non-high tech, it's not widely discussed. I just don't have a deep pocket and I still want to try it.

On another note... The stones used...would have to handle the heat-stress. I betcha alot of them would go poof. But, it's being done....just not with tumbled stones, but faceted ones.

Last Edit: Nov 10, 2005 10:12:52 GMT -5 by Emerald

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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Straw Casting Silver Nov 10, 2005 13:02:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Nov 10, 2005 13:02:10 GMT -5 That is cool, I never got into something like that in my metal smithing class. I wish they had a silver or metal smithing class around hear again. Tami
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Straw Casting Silver Nov 10, 2005 22:05:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Nov 10, 2005 22:05:11 GMT -5 hermatite wrote "and just generally create a massive rock artist movement the likes of which will not be equalled on earth!" So could we have a pet woodstock festival?
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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Straw Casting Silver Nov 12, 2005 2:24:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 12, 2005 2:24:42 GMT -5 Hi Docone 31, Sounds great but how about a few Pic's ? ( a pictrure is worth a 1000 words !!) jack Yorkshire UK
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Straw Casting Silver Nov 12, 2005 18:37:15 GMT -5

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Post by docone31 on Nov 12, 2005 18:37:15 GMT -5

Jack, I do not have a camera. With Sands down here helping, he is drawing in more people by cutting and polishing stones. I do not even have time to enjoy a moment of flatulence in the prescense of gentle people!
There is a site with the process fully documented. I cannot remember the name however. It has straw casting, bean casting, steam casting.
It is there, the question is where.

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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Straw Casting Silver Nov 13, 2005 3:31:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 13, 2005 3:31:28 GMT -5 Hi Docone 31, Thanks, I will try to find it Have a good day. Jack Yorkshire UK
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