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    Default How good is Delft Clay.

    Hi all, I thought I’d mention my latest video. I know it’s not strictly jewellery, but it does show off Delft Clay’s casting capabilities if any one wants to give the stuff a go. Here’s a link if you’re interested … https://youtu.be/W_lMxZqPvow … cheers Nick

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    Thars cool I fancy a go at that

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    Cheers Josef, i’m sure you could much more accurately achieve it with your kit … it was the fettling to fit that was rather freaky I nearly gave up, but then finally it fitted … N

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    I'm not sure was a nice clean casting you got. I think the problem with fit may be because of shrinkage I'm not sure though.

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    Originally I thought that getting a cast key to fit a lock may be a mile too far to attempt, like you say with shrinkage and fettling. But thought it will make an interesting video to attempt. Failure is a part of life but my pride doesn’t like including it in a video, but there’s always a first time for everything. To my absolute shock and delight, after an hour or so with fettling frustrations … finally a fantastic and fulfilling fit … N

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    nice one. Its always good when you surprise yourself

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    Yes, nice to be surprised with success Occasionally … N

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