Pouring Molten Metal into Kinetic Sand

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  • čas přidán 5. 10. 2017
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    here are links to the products we used:
    kinetic sand:
    www.toysrus.com/product?produ...
    Melting Pot: amzn.to/2uvdThT
    The alloy i used is called Cerrotru(a lead-free alloy)
    Chemical Specification: Bismuth 58%; Tin 42% Melting Point:281° F Price: $15.00 USD per pound (I used 3LBS)
    www.purityalloys.com/Low_Melti...
    this video is sponsored by care/of
    i think that there is something kind of cool about kinetic sand i was curious how it would work as a mold making material. to my surprise it worked really well as a reusable mold for both molten metal and concrete.
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  • @HomeMadeModern
    @HomeMadeModern  Před 6 lety +145

    Follow us on instagram to see belt buckle i am making with this process: instagram.com/benjaminuyeda/?hl=en
    here are links to the products we used:
    kinetic sand:
    www.toysrus.com/product?productId=106283086&source=CAPLA_DF:106283086:TRUS&cagpspn=plat_F58E4C07&camp=PLAPPCG-_-PIDF58E4C07:TRUS&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyaGJuLjc1gIVybfACh0nfwsQEAQYASABEgIdYvD_BwE
    Melting Pot: amzn.to/2uvdThT
    The alloy i used is called Cerrotru(a lead-free alloy)
    Chemical Specification: Bismuth 58%; Tin 42% Melting Point:281° F Price: $15.00 USD per pound (I used 3LBS)
    www.purityalloys.com/Low_Melting_Point_Alloys.html

    • @jewelexum870
      @jewelexum870 Před 6 lety

      HomeMadeModern a ring

    • @MommaMolly
      @MommaMolly Před 6 lety

      HomeMadeModern i would like to see the hotest thing that could go in there.

    • @BBR-rd7iy
      @BBR-rd7iy Před 6 lety

      HomeMadeModern You could make amazing easy cosplay items, wolverine claws, gears of war cog tags Ect.

    • @forestsagehamilton645
      @forestsagehamilton645 Před 6 lety

      HomeMadeModern you could use it to make custom dog tags.

    • @rexmartin1690
      @rexmartin1690 Před 6 lety

      HomeMadeModern You should make a dog statue kind of thing and send it to me

  • @EvanAndKatelyn
    @EvanAndKatelyn Před 6 lety +3185

    So crazy how well that worked for the metal! I think it would be great for casting jewelry, custom hardware details, small dishes... ah the list goes on!

    • @777weety
      @777weety Před 6 lety +56

      Yes! and its reosable and way less mess making it suitable for areas with limited space.

    • @Nevir202
      @Nevir202 Před 6 lety +21

      Wouldn't work well for jewelry. You want the casting to be as smooth as possible so there's less post casting cleanup involved.
      That's one of he reasons they use investment (a really fine plaster basically) the other being that you can preheat it which helps the molten metal flow I to and pick up the fine details better.

    • @fariaabbas2956
      @fariaabbas2956 Před 6 lety +1

      EvanAndKatelyn hi

    • @PrinceFlumph
      @PrinceFlumph Před 6 lety +7

      EvanAndKatelyn the only issue is that it can't create complex 3D shapes like green sand can...

    • @victigr
      @victigr Před 6 lety +2

      EvanAndKatelyn Or an AR-15 receiver.

  • @Makiturs
    @Makiturs Před 6 lety +358

    depending on the size of the cookie cutter, those skulls would make awesome drawer pulls or closet knobs.

    • @TheSpog
      @TheSpog Před 6 lety +2

      Daniel Rudolph thats a realy good idea

    • @hayesleo6043
      @hayesleo6043 Před 6 lety

      Daniel Rudolph or keys

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman Před 6 lety +1049

    How hot can you go? Try casting brass or aluminum or which ever metal is a step up from the Tin you used. Awesome video Ben!

    • @rippermcguinn
      @rippermcguinn Před 6 lety +40

      Exactly - I'm interested in your results using something with a considerably higher melting temperature.

    • @bigstackD
      @bigstackD Před 6 lety +16

      Dan The Maker Man hey dan I did Aluminium and brass on my channel in this type of sand a month or 2 back with quite interesting results if your interested. 😁👍🏻

    • @grimrott891
      @grimrott891 Před 6 lety +1

      bigstackD a

    • @annonone93
      @annonone93 Před 6 lety

      Depends on the type of sand and the catalyst compounds' melting points.

    • @enderkittygaming2348
      @enderkittygaming2348 Před 6 lety

      I would agree with the suggestion that the failure point will be equal to the lowest melting/combustion point of the present materials.

  • @mrstainless9460
    @mrstainless9460 Před 6 lety +181

    As for the concrete, you could use a different colour kinetic sand for concrete. A colour that matches the contrete.

    • @squidjism
      @squidjism Před 6 lety +8

      OR, he could have made the Quickcrete as thick as it was supposed to be made; It would have came out stronger, and cleaned easier.

    • @mimked
      @mimked Před 6 lety +2

      Emanuel Rivera Would the thicker mix still take on all of the small details, though?

  • @hhanonymous
    @hhanonymous Před 6 lety +172

    Have you considered using talc powder to help release the metal easier? It's usually used in sandcasted metal part making.

    • @jenn13277
      @jenn13277 Před 6 lety

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  • @Diojenes.
    @Diojenes. Před 6 lety +688

    you could make your own extra keys

  • @MrRobrob010
    @MrRobrob010 Před 6 lety +477

    cabinet knobs!

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  Před 6 lety +32

      oh thats such a good idea! just add some bolts!

    • @robhimself79
      @robhimself79 Před 6 lety +4

      Winner!

    • @macantakai
      @macantakai Před 6 lety +6

      Was about to coment the same thing. Geometric shapes for drawer handles are very on trend at the moment but you could do anything with this. Brilliant idea.

    • @xyexz
      @xyexz Před 6 lety +5

      I wonder if you could use styrofoam inserts to hold more complex three dimensional objects? It’s a timing problem between the rate at which the styrofoam melts, the kinetic sand softening as support is lost, and the metal hardening... probably a bust idea.

    • @cherrychuckles
      @cherrychuckles Před 6 lety +5

      Brian Mulisano It’s not a bust idea until you prove it is (or isn’t) Try it and see! :)

  • @Nellipusen
    @Nellipusen Před 6 lety +20

    I came here expecting yet another clickbate video like the hot knife videos, but I was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of this

  • @GeoKuromi
    @GeoKuromi Před 6 lety +108

    Wow that would be so cool idea for cosplay uses!

  • @sirax3.024
    @sirax3.024 Před 6 lety +582

    A SWORD YOU CAN DO A SWORD

    • @ohyouthought6042
      @ohyouthought6042 Před 6 lety +20

      ciencia facil WHY DID YOU GIVE ME THAT IDEA?!

    • @kiwiclover9486
      @kiwiclover9486 Před 6 lety +2

      ciencia facil YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @The_Forge_Master
      @The_Forge_Master Před 6 lety +22

      It'd be a tiny sword, and it'd be rather weak because swords should be forged not cast.

    • @datguy8805
      @datguy8805 Před 6 lety +2

      ciencia facil dont think you should mold i sword. I *KNOW* you shouldnt do so in an open mold, first a sword has to be steel, kind of the best thing to make a sword out of, and that doesnt do well in molds.

    • @wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550
      @wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550 Před 6 lety

      Soarin_FTW dude forging looks so cool i would love to start doing that

  • @davidrobot7818
    @davidrobot7818 Před 6 lety +562

    Great stuff. Where does one purchase a metal melting cup?

  • @Soprie
    @Soprie Před 6 lety +23

    The concrete makes me think of casting fake "dinosaur bones" that could be burried for kids to dig up as treasure.

    • @NightOwlGramma
      @NightOwlGramma Před 6 lety +3

      Soprie We used to use a lighter to burn chicken bones when my girls were little lol. My youngest thought dinosaurs must have tastes like chicken because they sure smelled like a chicken! Lmao

    • @akirasaito1551
      @akirasaito1551 Před 6 lety

      SuperPinkSox Well, avians evolved from dinosaurs so maybe they did taste like chicken XD

  • @michalis9
    @michalis9 Před 6 lety +358

    Hold up. 39?? You look 25??? What's in those supplements!

  • @PhatMC.
    @PhatMC. Před 6 lety +5

    I’m glad you did the metal first, so we don’t have to wait through the entire video to find the metal

  • @stsxlalala
    @stsxlalala Před 6 lety +70

    I feel like you could use this in so many ways, you could essentially create any shape you need for any given project, might need stronger metals though? Table legs could be cool.

  • @jkharwood1973
    @jkharwood1973 Před 6 lety +45

    You could cast your own ring. Or by hand, press a certain size hole saw into the sand and carefully remove to form the mold. Pour in the melted alloy. Then, using the same hole saw cut a similar depth hole into a wood project or other surface. Place round alloy relief in the hole. Could be kind of a cool accent to a furniture or decoration piece...

  • @kaylasitler3536
    @kaylasitler3536 Před 6 lety +4

    This is so cool, even with the sand stuck on the concrete. It looks pretty.

  • @Dynikus
    @Dynikus Před 6 lety +3

    That's actually incredible how well that worked. I got the same exact kinetic sand on clearance a while ago, and I'm definitely gonna give this a try!

  • @SantiagoValeroVernet
    @SantiagoValeroVernet Před 6 lety +18

    I think you might be able to get more sand off the skull if you get the rest of the sand to look like 0:52 and press the skull onto it. I believe the little sand left that is in the skull will be more likely to stick back to the pack of sand. Let me know how it turns out, good luck!

  • @MonolithTyriss
    @MonolithTyriss Před 6 lety +2

    That worked so well, now it makes me curious how far up the list of molten metals you could cast in this fashion. The hotter that sand can withstand, the more and more things you can cast rather cheaply. Really hope to see more experimenting with this idea! Also, perhaps some form of release-spray when you do the concrete? Maybe that'd make the clean up of the sand on it easier?

  • @tsims2006
    @tsims2006 Před 6 lety +134

    Wall hooks

  • @lesliel.4584
    @lesliel.4584 Před 6 lety +128

    Loved the video! I bought your book!

  • @Scooot1972
    @Scooot1972 Před 6 lety +7

    I think door knockers or coat hooks. Quick quite plain (limited detail needed to look good) and easy to sell.

  • @cherrychuckles
    @cherrychuckles Před 6 lety +1

    You are brilliant 👏🏾 Thank you showing us these experiments, I’m excited to try some of my own.

  • @MattTester
    @MattTester Před 6 lety +3

    Very impressive how much detail you got with such little prep compared to traditional casting sand. It would be very interesting to see how it handles higher temperatures.

  • @modern_DIY
    @modern_DIY Před 6 lety +21

    Modern house numbers. There are not a lot of cool, modern-looking house numbers to choose from and those that exist are pretty expensive.

  • @sankojin
    @sankojin Před 6 lety

    I came across this video randomly and I am glad I did. I have been looking for something like this for a while now. This will work perfectly for a project I have been trying to do for about a year now.

  • @UriValdez
    @UriValdez Před 6 lety

    Nice! Ive always wanted to do my own metal leather stamp and I think this is the perfect way to create it.

  • @cashflowchroniclespodcast
    @cashflowchroniclespodcast Před 6 lety +12

    Kinetic sand is so cool! Awesome video!

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  Před 6 lety +1

      yeah its so weird! i just kept forming it into different things and then would watch it crumble

  • @arcsmith4115
    @arcsmith4115 Před 6 lety +3

    Try testing with different metals. See how high of a temp you can go.

  • @cierapaige9139
    @cierapaige9139 Před 6 lety

    wow the detail is incredible!

  • @Martin-yl5zb
    @Martin-yl5zb Před 6 lety +2

    Hi Ben, that’s great result. I understood that polymers were added to the sand. Did indeed expect that the molten metal would damage the sand. That it’s working is really cool. How about making a coat rack with hooks made from metal agains a dark hardwood board for contrast?

  • @perspectivefilm
    @perspectivefilm Před 6 lety +30

    First, play with the sand. Second, get serious ^_^

  • @jaredj631
    @jaredj631 Před 6 lety +94

    This video got free booted on Instagram. Just so you know.

  • @rrosiya
    @rrosiya Před 6 lety

    This is so cool! Glad the metal worked

  • @16stellarstars
    @16stellarstars Před 6 lety +1

    I was about to get rid of some kinetic sand I had, but now I think I'll try some projects with it first! 👍

  • @AshKast
    @AshKast Před 6 lety +3

    I would be so tempted to make a bunch of those skulls and install them on the walkway for Halloween!

  • @ibebrodey
    @ibebrodey Před 6 lety +29

    light switch face plates.

  • @lonewolf6211
    @lonewolf6211 Před 6 lety

    Thank you this is probably just what ive been looking for.

  • @modustrial
    @modustrial Před 6 lety +1

    Really cool experiment! It is always fun to find a new (and inexpensive) way to mold things. I have some bars of Bismuth I bought without any particular plans, figuring inspiration would strike at some point. Maybe this would be a good application for them, hmmm.....
    It makes sense that grains of sand would be absorbed into the concrete mix. Knowing that, it would be fun to use this characteristic intentionally with different combinations of concrete pigment and colored kinetic sand.

  • @travislopez560
    @travislopez560 Před 6 lety +5

    I was gunna go to sleep but here we are

  • @renofthewind
    @renofthewind Před 6 lety +3

    If you have a cat or dog make a print of it's paw in the kinetic sand and use it as a mold. That might be cool.

  • @DemBrodaz
    @DemBrodaz Před 6 lety

    Love this idea and the results are spectacular!

  • @BuildStuffwithAJ
    @BuildStuffwithAJ Před 6 lety

    That's really cool, never would have thought of using kinetic sand as green sand before!

  • @acromwell
    @acromwell Před 6 lety +31

    You could make a personalized branding iron if the metal can withstand a high enough temperature to brand wood.

  • @ykkhatri
    @ykkhatri Před 6 lety +5

    Don't Keep your phone near this guy... He can easily forge your fingerprint 🤣

  • @ericawalters2639
    @ericawalters2639 Před 6 lety

    that transition to the sponsor was so smooth i wasn’t even mad

  • @stellaschweiberger1859
    @stellaschweiberger1859 Před 6 lety +1

    THAT IS SO COOL!!😍
    didn’t expect it to be a highlighted reply!!❤️

  • @abbyjoseph8420
    @abbyjoseph8420 Před 6 lety +27

    this is sweet!

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  Před 6 lety +4

      yeah i felt like a kid doing science experiments

  • @petalss5325
    @petalss5325 Před 6 lety +44

    I wonder if there's any way u can 'oil' the inside so that the sand doesn't stick to the poured concrete?? maybe oil spray??

  • @philuptea
    @philuptea Před 6 lety

    Always wondering about this! Thanks for a great video!

  • @roncon3174
    @roncon3174 Před 6 lety +2

    I think the concrete absorbed moisture from the kinetic sand, and in so doing a color transfer took place.
    Still very cool!

  • @doubledarefan
    @doubledarefan Před 6 lety +3

    +1 for using a Diresta ice pick.

  • @victorr_o4
    @victorr_o4 Před 6 lety +20

    You are so underrated 🤙 love this channel , your are extremely creative and unique with all your projects

  • @alnarndq5825
    @alnarndq5825 Před 6 lety

    So satisfying to see it come out of the sand

  • @3x3CustomTamar
    @3x3CustomTamar Před 6 lety

    Watching the metal melt was super cool.... and now I want to melt metal.

  • @jesusfreak9991
    @jesusfreak9991 Před 6 lety +3

    how well would this make a decorative copy of a coin (ex. up in canada we got a new coin that is beautiful,, id love to hold onto it but i need the money)

  • @DarkAngel63725267
    @DarkAngel63725267 Před 6 lety +3

    I truly want the Ergo Proxy series necklace, but buying it is not an option anymore. So maybe... this will work for me.

  • @NotEpimethean
    @NotEpimethean Před 6 lety

    This is really cool and I am glad that CZcams recommend it for me.

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject Před 6 lety

    Wow. How Cool is that ! I would had never thought of doing that but now I am only thinking the possibilities ! Thank you. Awesome video ! :)

  • @Dontworryaboutit69696
    @Dontworryaboutit69696 Před 6 lety +16

    Use an air compressor to remove the sand

  • @eldiablo3124
    @eldiablo3124 Před 6 lety +5

    Batarang. Always or maybe try deadpool

  • @rebelhawk4206
    @rebelhawk4206 Před 6 lety

    Thank You for the info about the Kenetic Sand an using it for a casting mold. I'll have to try it with Aluminum

  • @Madison-yn1oo
    @Madison-yn1oo Před 6 lety

    This was so satisfying to watch!

  • @MSadamgasm
    @MSadamgasm Před 6 lety +4

    Could u try it with resin?? It would be cool if that would work!!

  • @christynelong5357
    @christynelong5357 Před 6 lety +10

    Fidget spinner? Cell phone case?

    • @mrockasdf6139
      @mrockasdf6139 Před 6 lety +1

      Christyne Long no fidget spinners allowed

    • @carlosguijon8053
      @carlosguijon8053 Před 6 lety +3

      Why a frickin fidget spinner that trend shouldn’t have existed and it’s already ded brah

    • @neehgurg2111
      @neehgurg2111 Před 6 lety

      Christyne Long but how can you make a fidget spinner with molten metal, anyway?

  • @CuteMeSizzle
    @CuteMeSizzle Před 6 lety

    The sand is so relaxing to watch 😍

  • @lingram2603
    @lingram2603 Před 6 lety

    sand is actually what they use as foundry as in sand casting. this is awesome!

  • @Hellnogizmo
    @Hellnogizmo Před 6 lety

    This is so kewl! I think the metal one came out amazing. You should try to make "Homemade/diy" kinetic sand, and see if that works "as good". Then the cost may be even LESS to make "one time" molds, that you can always "remake" again anytime you want with the negative. Also, being able to make metal ones cheap, you could use the hunk of metal to create a lasting mold with another medium. So kewl. Glad to have clicked. :)

  • @JJoy-bk8yr
    @JJoy-bk8yr Před 6 lety

    You could make pebble-texture concrete floor tiles for wet areas. Make square, rectangular, or hexagonal depressions in the sand. Gently press pebbles in the bottom of depressions (that will become the top of the tiles). Fill with concrete. When installing the floor tiles, let grout cover the concrete in the spaces between pebbles, and it would look like you set each one in the floor individually.

  • @hanaomer4940
    @hanaomer4940 Před 6 lety

    This was the coolest thing I've ever seen.

  • @JimP419
    @JimP419 Před 6 lety

    i recently did a ferric chloride acid etched copper belt buckle and love the results

  • @ronnietheboywonder
    @ronnietheboywonder Před 6 lety

    I find this surprisingly satisfying.

  • @CraftyCat
    @CraftyCat Před 6 lety

    Woah! :0 So cool! I thought the kinetic sand would catch on fire also, and I was very surprised when it didn't.

  • @bomethia7412
    @bomethia7412 Před 6 lety

    I'm starting an etsy shop and hope to use this technique for my jewelry and pottery!

  • @bspiekerman
    @bspiekerman Před 6 lety

    This video made me really happy for some reason

  • @forestlampcraft472
    @forestlampcraft472 Před 6 lety +1

    COOL-cabinet knobs!

  • @SandSation
    @SandSation Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome! You got a new subscriber HomeMadeModern.

  • @kkpetersonn
    @kkpetersonn Před 6 lety

    ive been super interested in casting a useable house key in a medium that is unexpected for keys. i think this sparked some inspiration for me in the right direction... thanks!

  • @guillermoantonionavarreted886

    This hack can make pin making much easier, hope to see something like that. Great video!!!

  • @mikan1998ful
    @mikan1998ful Před 6 lety

    This is awesome and so creative. Subbed!

  • @nayhoops8431
    @nayhoops8431 Před 6 lety

    What an incredible find! ... Picture frames could be a fun project!

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing Před 6 lety

    Holy crap dude! Super cool!

  • @HairByAriiianna
    @HairByAriiianna Před 6 lety

    Awesome experiment, I have so much kinetic sand I think I found my next project!!

  • @MalinaCC
    @MalinaCC Před 6 lety

    So cool!! Very creative!

  • @diego6strings
    @diego6strings Před 6 lety

    BEN, I LOVE U AND ALL YOUR CREATIONS, I dream one day you and us (our tiny design studio) will work on something together hahaha ! all the best!

  • @TheA1M4fame
    @TheA1M4fame Před 6 lety

    Never thought I wanted to see this happen, but I'm glad I did.

  • @AfricanSouthernCross
    @AfricanSouthernCross Před 5 lety

    Excellent, thank you for sharing !

  • @lemonzest-hj4qi
    @lemonzest-hj4qi Před 6 lety

    So cool, loved it

  • @THEKATlNATOR
    @THEKATlNATOR Před 6 lety

    This is so neat!

  • @ashjinkim
    @ashjinkim Před 6 lety

    *Mind blown*. Thank you!

  • @DannyPerski
    @DannyPerski Před 6 lety +1

    Metal cabinet handles are great. You should use this method to develop sleek cabinet handles.

  • @magcooper255
    @magcooper255 Před 6 lety

    Christmas ornaments and car/bike decorations with the metal ones!!!

  • @cynthiashepherd9223
    @cynthiashepherd9223 Před 6 lety

    WOW.... It really is quite relaxing melting and pouring liquid metal....like watching Silver Surfer. ☺☺☺☺☺

  • @catl7091
    @catl7091 Před 6 lety

    Jewerly like simple rings and cuff bracelets would work well with this method! Also making smaller charms that you could put jump rings on after would probably be easy as well

  • @fatimahuq9112
    @fatimahuq9112 Před 6 lety

    Omg this video was so oddly satisfying

  • @unapologeticallyred1497

    The fact that you didn't make me sit through the Care Of add at the beginning of the video is the only reason I sat through it at the end of the video

  • @tbmakes4912
    @tbmakes4912 Před 6 lety

    Well done... You got me thinking! #KeepMaking

  • @bnice2mepls
    @bnice2mepls Před 6 lety

    This is really cool!