It is also a good way to recycle old materials thus protecting the environment.
Diy ceramic crucible.
However when these crucibles are placed into a direct air blast usually a furnace they are prone to oxidation and will eventually fail.
This is just to see if i like casting metal.
Crucibles are indispensable tools especially when you love doing projects that need metal mixing and molding.
Until i decide to invest in good tools i needed a cheap solution.
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The melting of metals is a serious undertaking for the home hobby foundry worker your personal safety well being could be jeopardised if you choose to use poorly made thin walled mild steel crucibles.
With a few household tools you can make your own ceramic crucible and begin melting things such as your broken jewelry and other scraps of metals that can be sold.
I decided to make a cheap diy crucible to last one or two casting sessions.
Silicon carbide clay graphite or diy steel crucibles which type is best.
While cutting into them is dangerous i decided to do just that.
Diy metal workers like you already know the importance of a sturdy crucible in your workshop.
Your crucible must hold molten metal efficiently without melting itself as well.
Steps you must follow to cast a ceramic crucible.