siligum

[motherofthenoo]

Does anybody have experience with Silligum?
I'm looking to make items using scrap silver. And I was wondering if i can put scrap silver straight into a siligum mold to melt it or pour molten silver into a siligum mold from a crucible or not?!
Otherwise, would it be best just to use silver/copper clay for siligum molds?
I'll looking to spend a minimal amount getting this set up, as I have yet to purchase any of these things (bar the scrap silver).
Any advise is gratefully received!
Thank you.

[Dennis]

The simplest options might be to pour it into:
A carved out charcoal block,
Cuttlefish,
Or to consider the Delft clay system