sand casting!

 got this kit from gesswein canada. it has everything

you need except the torch.

 i tried melting silver a #7 tip on my smith little torch.

it was taking way too long, so i purchased the big gun

melting tip. that sure did the job.

not bad for my first try. (the moulds are a little cherub

button and an 8mm ball-made 2 balls for a pair of studs)

the cherub is missing his right wing. next time i will

make sure to add venting channels to the tips. 

 cast vs original

 the ball on the left was my first attempt (the metal was not hot enough).

the one on the right is significantly better.

after some clean up.

all shined up. i ended up oxidizing it, but i'm not sure
if i like it so i might end up polishing most of it off.