Today I made.....

[StackemHigh]

I've seen these before and would be interested to see if anyone here would be interested in making some up?

What costs would be involved in producing something like this? 

Asking our resident makers @SilverStan and @GoldBenj. 

[GoldBenj]

Hello @StackemHigh 

I can't say I've ever made one before but i can understand the process to make one. I could perhaps have a go at some point in the future however my workplace is getting too busy to "experiment" so to speak.

There's quite a few reasonably priced ones online to be honest..

Ben

[GoldBenj]

Had some spare time this morning so made this little chunky monkey,sandcasted and made from 9999 silver.

Think it turned out rather wellalbeit a little bit of porosity.

[BackyardBullion]

Today I made...

 

[GoldBenj]

After a bit more buffing and polishing..

[BackyardBullion]

NICE @GoldBenj that is pretty sweet

[GoldBenj]

Cheers @BackyardBullion 

A bit tricky to get it spot on using sandcasting techniques as you can see by the porosity

Tend to feel and look like a coal miner after polishing though, dust everywhere

Liking the hearts

 

[BackyardBullion]

@GoldBenj Yes my hands were very dirty and dusty when I was sanding away. Over the 6 pieces I lost about 5g in weight in silver dust - but its all mixed with the grain of the coarse sandpaper so not easy to re-use!

Thanks for the compliments on the hearts! 

Any ideas how I might verify the silver content of these pours? The jewellery was 925 stamped - but you can never know for sure. 

[GoldBenj]

Make sure you keep it because eventually you will have a big bag, then you can get it reclaimed when you have a reasonable amount. the majority of times if jewellery is stamped 925 it is so i wouldn't worry too much. Try acid testing kits for verification or even better befriend someone with one of these.. 

[BackyardBullion]

Yikes, I bet that cost a few pennies! 

I will look into acid testing, but I wouldn't want to damage what I have made :-(

But I also don't want to sell something on which I think is 925 but is actually 900 or less...

[GoldBenj]

Yes, hence why i said befriend someone.. 

Acid testing is only surface, so you could always buff it afterwards and finish it as you do.

Hope this helps.

[MikeOxlong]

Fascinating thread, great work guys

[BackyardBullion]

It wasn't today - but on Sunday I made...

And it features in one of my videos too :-)

https://youtu.be/JHwF9E47xYM

 

[BackyardBullion]

Today I made...

[GoldBenj]

Another chunky monkey done and off to hallmarking at BAO.

[GoldBenj]

Dog tags finish, they were a 25th wedding anniversary present. 

 

Name have been covered for confidentiality. 

[MCJ]

They look awesome... nice work ?

[GoldBenj]

Thank you @MCJ

[cliveb13]

I would like to add my comment that I too think you are seriously talented. The ideas and the execution are extremely professional. The anniversary dog tags are very special and the gold ring with the intertwining is very very good. Please let us all know if you have a xmas gift pop up shop opening for the Forum members cos I know my daughters would like something different in their gift pile. 

Great videos too. 

CB

[SilverStan]

Just some of todays pours.

 

[GoldBenj]

Wow, thank you very much for your kind words @cliveb13 

You've made my whole week!

Ben

[GoldBenj]

I must add that the design was the brainchild of @Roy for a dear friend of his, it was a commision from him, i simply brought it to life.

[GoldBenj]

Bars back from the Assay office today, really quite hard to take photos when its so polished...

[BackyardBullion]

A the weekend I made...

I also made this

 

[sovereignsteve]

1 hour ago, BackyardBullion said:

A the weekend I made.

Realise you're still learning the finer points of pouring so I don't want to come over too critical. It looks great fun and you guys do some great stuff.

I'm just curious about the rippling you seem to like and endeavour to create. Is it just something you like or do people like to buy these things?

Personally I think it makes the pours look amateurish and naff TBH, but it could be just me

Sorry to be critical.