Sand Casting Tutorial of Fossil Shells and Maker's Challenge!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Light up the torches and lets pour some Sterling Silver into fresh sand castings! We'll go step by step through the process of casting with Delft Clay to create rings and fossil shell casts. It's not over until we embellish these new castings with Oregon Sunstones and Peridot. There are lots of learning opportunities throughout from failures to the fabulous pieces we complete in the end.
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Those came out looking SO cool! Gotta love the look of those amazing shells! And the added touch of the faceted stones! Fantastic work as always and thanks so much for being a part of the challenge!😄
It really was a 'stop not liking shells' kind of video 😂. Thanks for the compliments and for organizing this fantastic event for us all to enjoy! At the end of the project, as you know when you're working with fire, the pleasure is all mine! Thanks again for watching, cheers!
The Goddess of Lapidary does it again. Karen, your creativity, attention to detail and never give up attitude are highly respected. Absolutely gorgeous jewelry pieces. You once again raised the bar for The Maker’s Challenge!
Awwww, Michelle, you're so sweet. I guess there's a use for stubborn 😂, helps you get through the harder projects. Thanks so much for watching and thanks for hanging out with us, cheers!
I dig it! I can't wait to see how you incorporate the sand casting into future videos as well.
It was very cool to do and I'll certainly be doing more. I'm interested to see what you'd do, I think you should try it!
That’s quite the project. I’m glad you showed the failures along the way so anyone trying this knows what they’re getting into. Both of those turned out really great.
Thank you! Who doesn't love to play with a little fire while playing with the rocks? Yeah, this process is not a gimme but it's really rewarding once you get the hang of it. Thanks for the compliments and for watching, can't wait to see yours! Cheers!
Man, I could listen to you talk all day long. Great job they look beautiful! 💜💜
Thank you, Kitty, for your very kind comments and for watching. Cheers!
Wow Karen! That turned out really beautiful! I admire your tenacity! And in the end it worked so well! It or should I say both worked out beautifully! Awesome Makers Challenge entry and a lovely project! Thanks Karen!
Thank you so much, Lisa! Most of the 'maker' stuff we do seems to be that 10% inspiration, 90% perspiration adage. Thanks for hanging out with us, cheers!
This was my kind of video!! Loved it! And I loved how you showed your mistakes and kept adjusting to make it work. Loved the faceted gem additions. And of course the famous Karen narration voice! Awesome video!
I loved watching the silver smithing! Wonderful ideas!
Thank you, Carrie! It's fun to ignite ideas with the process and fossil shapes lending themselves to different settings. Cheers!
Your persistence paid off. Woot woot! That was exciting watching and seeing your project turn out amazing! Absolutely fantastic job, Karen! Gorgeous piece. 😁👍
Thank you so much. The failures up front were frustrating but I don't think I've ever done a big project without getting thoroughly tried by fire 😅. This turned out to be so fun, I can't wait to do more. Thanks for your kind words and for watching, cheers!
Absolutely gorgeous Karen. True artistry!❤❤
Thank you, Becky! With these pretty fossils and gems, ya can't go wrong! Cheers and thanks for watching!
Great pieces! Wow those just are so unique because of the way you made them! A real memorial for those long lost life forms. Not that they have the higher thought but if they did, I’m sure they never would have imagined being immortalized in such an amazing way! Maybe I want to be cast in silver when I go 😅😂 no but really that was wonderful, thank you for sharing this!
Thank you! It is so neat that every one will be different. The shell that I carved ended up breaking while pressing the second casting so that'll be a VERY limited edition of 2, lol. Cast in silver when you're done is a pretty high zoot way to go, why not? 🤣 JK. Thanks for watching, cheers!
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I wonder if you could make a cast of a fossil that you could them use over-n-over again to make more casts?
Just a thought I guess. Anyways, EXCELLENT video Karen!!!
Woo hoo! I made the backdrop! 😆 I’m honored that fossil shell cast was SUPER COOL!!! I thought it was going to be a ring but that was practice I guess. Lol my goal this year is to face polish some things. Maybe next year I’ll be ready for the challenge… 🤞🏼 super pumped that you displayed your jewelry on some druzy. I always thought they would look great as a backdrop in a jewelry display and man you did such a great job Karen! Truly art! Amazing!
LOL, that druzy is a show stealer, I love displaying the pieces on them. So pretteh! Yes, the rings were practice. I still have a project for rocks and rings that I didn't get to but the casting of the fossils was the rock part of the challenge (even though they did get gem bedazzled as well😂). Thanks for watching, cheers!
Those turned out great! Such a fun project to watch 🙌
Thanks so much! 😊 I'm looking forward to seeing your video, cheers!
Two beautiful pieces, great job Karen!
Thank you so much, Cynthia! It's always so much fun to find a new way at arriving with a rock and metal amalgam. Cheers!
Your creation is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Thank you so much! It's so fun discovering how to do these things and sharing them. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Wow, Karen, those turned out really well. Love the fossils pieces, well done! What a great idea there, so creative, thanks Karen!
Thanks, Nic! It was a fun project that was totally worth all the trial and error, lol. Thanks again for watching, cheers!
@Ozone Fine Art-Ventures a while back I talked to you about sending you some rocks and fossils, just wanted to let you know that I still plan too, I've had a box sort of ready for you, but our money has been tired up in purchasing the barn where we board our horses! My wife asked if I could wait until things settle down, because I have about 15 boxes to send out as it stand now. Sorry for the delay. I will get in touch with you when it's ready! Sorry again!
Bravo, Karen! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video, very inspiring...you definitely pour your heart & soul into your work 💚
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like my heart is hanging out in my crucible, should pour it into something good! Thanks so much for watching, cheers!
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Excellent work my friend 👌👌👌 amazing pieces 😮
Thank you so much! Cheers! 😁
Those turned out great! I appreciate you showing the not so finished attempts too! Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Mel B! I think it's as educational to see what's not working as it is to see the good attempts as well. Thank goodness some did work (lol) and thanks for watching, cheers!
At 3:20 that was perfect timing. I was seriously like, "Dang, Karen! Have you been working out? What big hands you have... what hairy arms you have..." I was just about there when you mentioned your help. 😂🤣 Perfect 10/10 on the comedic timing.
Great job! I thoroughly enjoyed this. I, too, like playing in the sand with fire. I absolutely love that slice of shell. It's such a unique idea for pouring silver.
LOL, it even psyched me out the first time I watched the footage. My hands are so big! You sand cast as well? I'd love to hear more, this has been such a fun experience. Thanks for your kind comments and for watching, cheers!
That was nerve wracking watching but the outcome is beautiful!! 😊sitting on the edge of my seat every time you opened the mold.
Sorry about the nerve wracking part, I hear ya, it was plenty frustrating from my point of view, lol. It was indeed exciting every time we opened the mold, I just couldn't believe it when it started working and the pieces were so lovely. This is only the beginning, many more of these to come. Thanks so much for watching!
The learning process was well worth the beautiful pendants you created. Congratulations on your successful beauties. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Susan. This was a fun and very satisfying adventure and experience. I think for all the failures, the learning has been enormous, can't wait to do more! Cheers!
Absolutely love your projects! So cool, so unique. I loved seeing the process so fun to watch! Beautiful work Karen 😊❤️
Thank you so much, Julie, for your compliments! This was such a fun adventure to go on, even with the failures, and I loved the spoils. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! Cheers!
Awesome video! This is something I've always wanted to try.
You really should try it! I actually thought of you while I was doing this, given you were interested in the jewelry. Who doesn't love Miocene era fossils and jewelry at the same time? I think you'd like it, plus the torching of molten silver is super fun if you're into that sort of thing 😂. Loved your Maker's crab as well, something I'm wanting to try too, lol (my crab day will come, just like your penguin day 😁). Thanks for watching, cheers!
Totally awesome, cool and super beautiful! Fantastic work!
Thank you very much! And thank you for watching, cheers!
Sandcasting is so cool, excellent jewellery well done 🎉
Agree about sandcasting; so cool and the possibilities are limitless! Thanks so much for watching, cheers!
Great work, Karen. I agree with Bobs Rocks. Awsome!
Thank you, Melinda, you're too kind! Thanks for watching, cheers!
So many words, but only one is fitting 😁 AWESOME !!!!!!!!
Thank you so much 😀! This community has so much awesomeness to keep up with 😁. Thanks for watching, cheers!
I know this is a makers challenge with ‘rock hounds and other picker upper’ people but you have shown me in one video things I searched for ages to find separately. Crucible seasoning, sprues, air release to name a few. Coming from a region with peridot dotting the place and other gem locations, I really get your love of the past. Love the ideas and design.
I'm so glad that you were able to get needed info from this video! That is a total goal of sharing these more studio oriented videos for sure. Have you had a chance to improve your castings? Wishing you all the success with yours, thanks for the kind comments and for watching. Cheers!
Not as yet. I ruined a crucible so have to order another. I have upgraded my torch since then, so hope to get back to it soon.
@@dregano7499 Good luck with it all. If there's anything I can help with, let me know! Cheers!
Awesome silver and stone combination!
Thank you, Patricia! This was a fun Maker's Challenge. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Beautiful work 🍻
Thank you, Travis!
Oh wow❤really beautiful ones👍💕
Thank you so much, Cheers!
Wow! Really really fine. Wonderful creations.
Thank you so much 😀 and thank you for watching, cheers!
This was truly awesome beyond words! Reminded me of when I took a jewelry class (which was my favorite class EVER!!!) and I got to play with casting and metals to make all sorts of cool stuff. I absolutely love everything about this video! Great idea, great creativity, great persistence and great execution!👌
Cheers to a wonderful Makers Challenge🥂
Awwww, Marlaina, you're too kind! That's great that you were reminded of your favorite class, sounds like maybe you should revisit some of this fun! There aren't that many things to purchase to get into it and it's waaaaay too much fun. Who doesn't love playing with fire and molten metal??? Thanks for your kind comments and for watching, cheers my friend!
Beautiful journey!!!❤
Thank you, Lisa! Cheers!
It was so fun to watch you (and Steve) figure this process out! I LOVE melting silver, and I have the exact same setup you do. Amusingly, I have gone through the first two stages of your efforts, but not gone on to the third successful one yet - there's too much else to do. But I learned a lot watching you do it - maybe next time it will be a success!
It's always fun to get the spouse involved, eh? I sincerely hope you give the sand casting another try, I'm sure that you'll nail it. It's the perfect pastime for those of us who love to melt silver. Wishing you the best success and thank you for watching, cheers!
always wanted to try this ! beautiful results ! now you can do it all !
You should totally try it, this was so much fun to do. It's exciting to consider all the future projects, I'm especially looking forward to trying to cast with a stone in place. Would love to see what you would do! Thanks for watching, cheers!
Karen, that turned out fabulous. That’s just icing on the cake to add one of your very own faceted sunstones. I’ve seen sandcasting before, and thought it might be cool to try. I think you may have inspired me to check it out further. Great project, and great results 😊.
Thank you! I think you should really give it a whirl. It's quite fun when you get the hang of it and I know you'd do incredible things. Hopefully you'll share what you do if you do it! Thanks for watching, happy creating!
Those are amazing! Very beautiful, Karen. Really like the casting part. Some vehicle manufacturers still use sand to make engine parts.
Thank you so much, Wyoming! That's cool that it's still being employed in the auto industry. Can't wait to do more casting, the possibilities are limitless! Thanks again for watching, cheers!
Awesome K!!!!
Thank you! Who doesn't love to play with hot, flashy things?! Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much, Sandra, cheers!
I love them both!! Congratulations!!!
Thank you, Cindy! It was a pleasure to take part in the challenge!
Amazing show....thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it! It was an amazing journey by fire! Thanks for watching, cheers!
Beautiful work, thank you for sharing the process.
Thank you, Tina! It was some tutorial and some how not to do some of it, lol. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Nice seashell. I find that if I make more than 1 or 2 sprew holes, the better the pour comes out.
Thank you for your suggestion! It definitely works better with more sprews for sure. Thanks for watching, cheers!
This is the coolest thing ever! Amazing job!
Thanks so much! You should try it, it's super fun and some of the minerals (like sunstones) can be cast in place! That'll be coming soon to a video near you, lol. Thanks for watching, cheers!
gorgeous pieces! well worth the effort ! great video i liked watching all the steps and each result of your trial and error. you are an amazing artist
Thanks so much, Karen! This was an incredible experience and it's very exciting to look forward to doing more. The possibilities are endless! Thanks for watching, cheers!
Awesome Video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Awesome beautiful idea 💙😊
Thank you, Paige! Cheers!
Great end pieces, they are asking for more to be made 😂. To help you should pre heat the mould before pouring so as the cold mould won't instantly solidify the silver. Hope to see alot more projects soon. 👍
Thank you, Claude! I'll try the angle of warming up the mould, that sounds like a good idea. I think Kyle was wondering about that in the chat too. There will surely be more projects, I'm hooked with this fun process! Thanks again for watching, cheers!
Beautiful work! I love your creativity, attitude, patience, and viewpoints! You are like the Mrs. Bob Ross of lapidary... Your voice is very calming and reassuring!
Thank Theo for a new subscriber, because I am definitely going to be following your channel now!
Wow, thank you! I think Mrs. Bob Ross of lapidary is a totally new compliment for me! Hopefully Steve won't get jealous of Bob Ross, lol. I will thank Theo, it is so cool of him to organize these challenges but I'll thank you of course for subbing! I promise to bring more fun and rocks (and calm voice when I'm not squealing about a great rock find) in the future. Thanks again for watching, cheers!
@@OzoneFineArtVentures I agree! The Maker's Challenge is a brilliant idea! I see it growing exponentially, and turning into a big venture! It's not surprising that it's the brain-child of someone from Montana (yes, I'm unabashedly biased)!
I’ve never done this but I would try extending the air openings along the side back to the pour hole. Great video, can’t wait to try it.
Hi Frank! I think you're bang on with the suggestion for more air. It seemed as though when I've made more room for everything; the metal and the air holes, it went much smoother. This was very fun and potentially habit forming to do this kind of casting. I hope you try it and have a great time. I'd love to hear how you do. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Beautiful
Thanks so much, Judy! Thanks also for watching, cheers!
That is what I do for a living not silver but with brass and aluminum it is very cool process good job it came out perfect
Wow, that's great that you get to do that for a living! It was a really cool proces to learn, there will be more in my future for sure. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Amazing craft! Thanks for sharing! This is my first time seeing this process and love it❤
Thank you! It's a really neat process, if you're at all tempted to try it, I highly endorse going for it! The possibilities are limitless (as long as you work the fails out, lol). Thanks for watching, cheers!
Very nice finished piece! I'm here from Michigan Rocks.
Thank you so much SusanJane! It's a lot of fun to see what all the Maker's did for the Challenge. Thanks again for watching, cheers!
That was awesome!! You’re so talented!! 🤘🥁🤘
Thanks Ric! We still need to get you on the podcast! Your makers Flintstone mobile is still one of the best projects I've seen. Thanks for watching, cheers!
@@OzoneFineArtVentures absolutely! I would love to be in the podcast. I also made the Flintstone Flyer (helicopter) a few weeks back. I posted a video. Have a great week my talented friend!! My new band also debuts this weekend, wish me luck. My wife and I got T boned on the highway Saturday. Arms and wrist are a bit sore but hopefully will be fine for this weekend. The KIA, not so much. Not sure when we will get back out rockhounding, but I have lots of projects at home to keep the channel going (I hope lol).
I wonder if you could make a cast of a fossil that you could them use over-n-over again to make more casts?
Just a thought I guess. Anyways, EXCELLENT video Karen!!!
Heya Gems! Yes, you can totally re-use an object, like the fossil shell, to make multiples. They will never be exactly alike because of the sand casting process, which in my opinion makes it even cooler. I broke the stone/fossil/shell for the second one, the one with the sunstone, so only two of those will ever exist. It's going to be super fun to explore all the different things to cast and recast! Thanks for watching and cheers!
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Lol, you speak eagle too! Thanks for watching, cheers!
* In the shell slice, using a colored stone would make the stone "pop". ie: yellow Sun Stone or other stone you found.. I was sad to see so many tries end with sand blocking the pour. Pretty pieces for the Challenge.. (Color preference is just My opinion.)
Thank you, Leslye! I agree that a colored stone would look marvelous there. I grabbed what was fresh off the faceting machine, I'll have to generate some more colors as I go along. The best thing about those trial and error runs is that everything but the gas in the torch was reusable! It's great when you have fail-safes like that! Thanks again for watching, cheers!
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Hee hee, I have a feeling the next scree is coming soon! Cheers, thanks for watching!