Re: I would like to make my own Sterling and Argentium Metals... Is this possible ?

Jman wrote:
I currently possess a large number of pure silver bars (500 oz's) and
a LOT of pure copper. Can I combine (using a proper scale) the proper
weights and make my own Jewellry grade silver in a crucible ? I've
seen many a link where this is being done, but I have never spoken
with anyone who has "Actually done it".

Is the process more difficult than it looks ? Is making a strip ***
of sterling or argentium even possible without foundry type tools ?

Are there other metals that one can produce in a shop environment ?

Some Tools / supplies currently on hand:

-Kiln (very soon)
-Oxy/Ace Torch
-MAPP / Propane
-Small crucibles
-Stainless Steel, Carbon Plates, etc...
-Lots of silver, Copper, Bronze, Brass, Steel, etc...

Cheers,

/FC

Assuming youve got the suitable kiln, crucible tongs etc,
in your tool list to fail to mention the following youll also need.
For casting 3/8th in diarod youll need either a 2 part cast iron mould
or a casting tray .
this has long grooves in it for casting rod.
also youll need the cast iron moulds for casting the slab ingots that
are the precourrser to making ***.
also youll need a rolling mill for the ***, and a 2 ton draw bench
and draw plates suitable to draw down from the 3/8th in dia rod.
Tho some will say you can break down this larger size in a rolling mill
specially designed for this task.
Have fun.
there are lots of wrinkles in casting oxide free bar and rod.
Thats for later when youve found out theres more to casting silver
than you realised.
.

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