Making Metal Miniatures - a Quick look at casting some

[iamnotnate]

Where did you get the hot glue melter? I've asked around at hobby places and people have no idea what I'm talking about.

[epicfantasy]

@iamnotnate an arts and crafts store. Michaels or AC Moore should carry it. It's called a glue pot. Worst case you can get it on amazon.

[anlaff]

have you perfected casting metal yet?

i'm about to cast my first resin miniature, and was told that i'll need a centrafugle spinning machine thing to do it properly. your just using gravity to do it, like i will be using, in your opinion is that good enuff?

just so i can judge if it's worth me having a go at metal mini's

[epicfantasy]

@anlaff Good luck with the casting. I haven't worked on any metal casting. Been too busy. RIght Now I am working on a silicon foam casting. Gravity casting is definitely good enough, unless the miniatures are too detailed/too small. Only way to find out is to do it and see!

[MrKoiking1]

with the metal. could i just melt down some scrap i have as long as it is all the same typ? or do i have to refine it before i do that or something? thanks.

[epicfantasy]

@MrKoiking1 no refining is necessary, it will have to be the same metal. But most metals require too hot a temp. You can't easily get that temp. You need a low melting point metal to work with. Be safe!

[MrKoiking1]

@epicfantasy im guessing aluminum would work fine.

[epicfantasy]

@MrKoiking1 dunno. I think aluminum has too high a melting point.

[300spartanswin]

@epicfantasy Does the metal you use have lead in it?

[epicfantasy]

@300spartanswin Been a while. I think this is bismuth.

[300spartanswin]

@epicfantasy What is the name of the metal you use?

[armyillustrator]

Excellent info.

[TheSeasonman1]

Thank you for your quick relpy and as always correct and accuarate information . All the best

[TheSeasonman1]

Can you please give any further details of your Melter please name etc ? Thank you in advance .

[epicfantasy]

@TheSeasonman1 I got the melter at an arts and crafts store. Like Michaels or AC Moore. Walmart might have it. and Amazon does have it. It is called a Glue Pot.

[300spartanswin]

@epicfantasy Do you have any videos on how to make a mold?

[epicfantasy]

@300spartanswin oh yes I have a few of them. 1 part molds and 2 part mold. Gotta look around my vids and playlists. I think I have a playlist entitled Miniatures. 

[Ydouneed2nomyname]

What is the name of the metal you use? Pewter is like $18 an ingot. Also would it be better if I use that hot glue melter or use a hotplate. Whichever one, can you show me where to but it?

[epicfantasy]

@Ydouneed2nomyname I use a low melting point bismuth based metal from a company called rotometals.

[epicfantasy]

@Ydouneed2nomyname I bought my melter at an arts and crafts store. I am not sure about the pewter. Depends on the melting temp of it.

[Ydouneed2nomyname]

@epicfantasy Thanks! Pewter also melts at a low temperature. How high does the melter go to? It is at a higher point that Bismuth, but still low. a stove can melt pewter. Besides that, what color is the Bismuth Alloy? This is just a curiosity.

[joker9494949494]

@Ydouneed2nomyname get lead free solder from home depot. that is was i use and its like 2 pounds worth for 15$. it works great

[Ydouneed2nomyname]

@joker9494949494 What kind? Plumber's solder? Silver Solder? Or what? Thanks! I need to look into this! What temperature does it melt?

[joker9494949494]

@Ydouneed2nomyname okay yesterday i ran to home depot and it looks like the price went way up within a year, i paid 20$ for your standard metal work solder. but i havent able to use this new brand yet, but i will update you after i try it.

[Ydouneed2nomyname]

@joker9494949494 k thnx for help

[jeangrey123]

where do i get the rubber thing and the heater???

btw loves your videos

[strhunter666]

hey did you work out the bugs yet i would like to try and make some pins as a hobby and im looking for a good way to do it

[epicfantasy]

@strhunter666 I haven't done any metal casting. What kind of pins are you going to make? This process might be good for it.

[diuleilomay]

Hi Thank you for showing us so many useful skill

I wonder what kind of metal you used?

I have been looking in rotometals website but just dont know which is which

[versatilechicken]

is the metal zinc?i read that its melting point is about 420 degrees

[hobnob1109]

Has anyone ever tried casting gamesworkshop minatures? Haha if so will it work ?

[NJMIgnatio]

zinc?

[kharshb7300]

Where do I get metal like that?? I've been looking for a while now. Thanks.

[epicfantasy]

@kharshb7300 A company called rotometals. Amazon carries the stuff.

[sinnersaint007]

very awesome, was that pewter? when using molds, how much heat can they take? is there a metal with a slightly higher melting point, for sturdier miniatures?

[epicfantasy]

@sinnersaint007 I used a metal with alower melting point than pewter. The molds seem to be holding up pretty well. no damage yet, There are quite a few different composite metals that have good strength.

[TheDuke07]

No chance of a full tut? Not a lot out there on casting metal.

[EmperorAst]

You should have used a ladle to pick hot metal and pour it on the molds. It's safer than titling the whole "furnace".

:)

[syszone]

melted metal don't damage rubber mold?

[fryler7]

what metal are you using???

[ItsThatGuy8669]

Are you just using RTV for the mold?

[MaladaptiveCatalyst]

this channel is awesome

[phatmonk6195]

i don't see why you would ever cast in metal when resin is cheaper and easier

[JKTCGMV13]

@phatmonk6195 metal is cooler

[thedragonwilleatyou]

What would you recomend as a good heating source?

~Dragon

[tommie314101]

MY NAME IS ON THAT BAR! o.o

[TheDutchGamers]

can you make a video of making a dragon slayer :P but then small

[epicfantasy]

@TheDutchGamers lol! This is a pretty neat idea! I might just make a miniature dragonslayer. Thanks for the idea :)

[squatt97]

Thanks for makeing the video i needed to know that

[littlevenk]

nice