Casting equipment - what to buy for a beginner?
Hi guys, I am new to this forum. Sorry if this has been already discussed elsewhere.
1) I am doing jewelry as a hobby with almost no experience with lost wax casting. So I am thinking about purchasing some basic casting machine to make use of this technology in my small home studio. I expect to do some several castings per month and more in the future.
So my requirements to the casting machine are: compact (to use at home), reliable, fairly priced.
It looks that vacuum casting is the direction to go to. I have found a machine called: Kaya Cast Chamber Vacuum Invest & Cast Machine. Unfortunately can't post any links as still new to the forum but you can easily google it. it is prices around $1K.
Any suggestions about this choice and recommendation on alternatives?
2) Additionally until I have set up my own system would you recommend any provider / place where I can rent / order casting for my wax models? Ideally the one which can accommodate small orders (5-6 rings). I am based in London.
Many thanks))
