recasting

Use this forum for discussion on kiln casting, pate de verre, and related topics.

Moderator: Brad Walker

Post Reply
Peter Angel
Posts: 186
Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:26 am
Location: Newtown, Sydney, Australia.

recasting

Post by Peter Angel »

Hello all.

Is there any reason why failed lead crystal casting can't be broken up, cleaned up and recast?

It sounds too simple. Anything I need to watch out for?

Peter
Peter Angel
http://peterangelart.blogspot.com/

A bigger kiln, A bigger kiln, my kingdom for a bigger kiln.
Max Klubal
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:59 am
Location: Australia

Re: recasting

Post by Max Klubal »

Hi Peter.
I have had no problems reusing crystal. I mainly use blackwood.
Obviously try to ascertain why the original failed.
Max
MaK
Morganica
Posts: 1079
Joined: Mon May 19, 2003 6:19 pm
Location: Portland, OR
Contact:

Re: recasting

Post by Morganica »

No reason I can think of, as long as you cut off any parts with obvious scum/devit. You might have trouble with striking or maturing colors--opalines lose some translucency, you've got to be careful with reds, etc.

Depending on how/what failed you can also just recast your failure as-is and see if you can bring it back. Just reshape/correct the casting with organic wax (I melt beeswax and lard together) to fill in the voids. Encase it in your mold mix, with a reservoir(s) over the spots that will need more glass, and refire.

Max, I envy Blackwood users. Can't get it over here, have heard so much about it, would love to try it.
Cynthia Morgan
Marketeer, Webbist, Glassist
http://www.morganica.com/bloggery
http://www.cynthiamorgan.com

"I wrote, therefore I was." (me)
Peter Angel
Posts: 186
Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:26 am
Location: Newtown, Sydney, Australia.

Re: recasting

Post by Peter Angel »

Morganica wrote:
Max, I envy Blackwood users. Can't get it over here, have heard so much about it, would love to try it.
Cynthia, blackwoods might ship to the US. And if you ship by sea (3-4 weeks delivery) rather than air (1-2 weeks delivery) postage is less than you think.

Peter
Peter Angel
http://peterangelart.blogspot.com/

A bigger kiln, A bigger kiln, my kingdom for a bigger kiln.
Post Reply