anybody help out a newbie with a one off job?

[desperate Dan]

Hello everybody!
I know it's a bit cheeky but I want to make two identical gold castings. I can't afford to buy all the equipment for a one off use. Go to a jeweller yes I know but I want make this myself.

So my question is : Is there anybody out there who already owns the vacuum machine and kiln (near-ish to surrey) who would let me carve the wax, make the mould and cast the gold with a little guidance. I would of course pay for the wax, investment and of course gold plus any other expenses including a suitable fee.

I wait with baited breath!

Desperate Dan.....

[caroleallen]

I don't think any of us do our own castings Dan. Maybe you could look into using Delft clay. There are numerous threads about it on this site.

[desperate Dan]

Caroleallen Ah..... so I'm not the only one to not have a kiln.
Thanks for the reply.

[desperate Dan]

Killers....
Interesting but where are you based?

Also I have a question is there any problems melting/pouring gold from a kiln that has been used or is simultaneously melting silver?

Thanks.

[ps_bond]

Interesting. That's not where you're posting from though, is it?

[desperate Dan]

Interesting. That's not where you're posting from though, is it?

Which you??????

[desperate Dan]

Killers; I do get about but you're right Aberdeen is a little too far! After all it's north of Watford!

[CJ57]

I do my own castings! Have done for 32 years, and aint be a day passed that ive regretted it!

It would be good to hear more about you and your work Killers with all your depth of expertise.

[desperate Dan]

Killers....
Interesting but where are you based?

Also I have a question is there any problems melting/pouring gold from a kiln that has been used or is simultaneously melting silver?

Thanks.

Bump! Bump!

[ps_bond]

No, there should be no issues with using the same kiln for gold or silver. MP differs for the two though - about 100C higher for gold.