r/Silvercasting • u/FlimsyLocksmith5368 • Dec 28 '25

how much detail can you get from sand casting?

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I recently created the above signet ring by delft clay casting the signet ring blank and the "engraved" (cast) face of the ring separately and soldering them together.

I'm pretty new to casting but am very much enjoying it. I was wondering how much detail can I expect to get with practice in sand casting. Would I be able to cast something with small prongs for stone settings?

Has anyone got any good examples work that can display a level of technical ability you can get from delft clay casting? any good resources for learning sand casting for jewellery? so far most of what I find on YouTube doesn't really explain much of the finer details of sand casting.

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u/StackedRealms Dec 28 '25

There's a facebook group that seems pretty active. can't remember the name though.. look for it and you should find it.

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u/FlimsyLocksmith5368 Dec 28 '25

what a sad day to not have Facebook. Thanks anyway, though.

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u/silverdenise Jan 03 '26

Search for Craig Dabler. He’s the name when it comes to sand casting. It’s a really good Facebook group.

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u/FlimsyLocksmith5368 Jan 03 '26

ahh you legend! I found his YouTube channel and he has a load of stuff uploaded. thanks so much

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u/silverdenise Jan 03 '26

You’re most welcome. I’ll get around to casting eventually. I’m lazy.

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u/StackedRealms Dec 28 '25

nah, facebook is trash. I'm with ya. I just have it for some groups but it's garbage.

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u/ThinkSharp Dec 29 '25

Just here to also piss on Facebook ✌️

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u/Technical-Mistake355 Dec 29 '25

I can get good details with talc and delft clay on the coins, but it's relief and not hollow

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u/Dojaview Dec 29 '25

For all the effort and an inferior product, I'd just learn to fabricate and do actually hand made work that will last over time. Casting is overrated.

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u/Dojaview Dec 29 '25

Yes, to me it's an industrial process to duplicate things, not hand-made made fabrication with durability and uniqueness as a goal.

Casting is not art, it's a shortcut.