Simple Silver Casting - Tufa Stone Casting

In this video I go over how to cast silver jewelry using Tufa stone. This is based on how the Navajo make silver jewelry and many still do to this day. I have seen very little info on this and not that many videos that go into details so I thought I could help get the info out about this technique.

Thanks to Bench Tool Junkies for sending me most of the casting tools to make this video. If you don't already know Bench Tool Junkies offers a Monthly jewelry tool and material supply box. Check them out at http://bit.ly/BenchToolJunkies

Tools and Materials:

Tufa Stone for casting - http://bit.ly/TufaStone
Stainless Steel baling wire - https://amzn.to/34r00l2
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Sharp Razer Blades - https://excelblades.com/gomeowcreations
Smiths little Torch - https://bit.ly/SmithLittleTorch5tips
Rose Bud Torch End - https://amzn.to/3krLoaF
Heating Tripod - https://amzn.to/31BEYyg
Crucible for Casting - https://amzn.to/31ARCxr
Borax Powder 1lb - https://amzn.to/2ISMQoA
Hand Files - https://amzn.to/35uQD3i
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Here are some helpful videos that I found about Tufa stone casting that you might find useful:
Navajo silver jewelry Cast work Sand and Tufa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKsnDdMoovI&ab_channel=TurquoiseSkies%28T.Skies%29JewelryGallery
Cutting Tufa Stone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We7vglpfgLA&ab_channel=crbillie
Carving Tufa Stone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ_zHfL_D3E&ab_channel=JeffDeMent
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Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
What is a Tufa Stone 1:00
The design 2:15
Preparing the Tufa stone 2:36
Carving the Tufa 4:12
Joining the parts mold together 9:42
About torches 13:06
You silver Options 13:48
About Crucibles 15:13
Seasoning Crucible 16:22
About your casting area 19:24
First casting 20:05
Opening First Casting 21:05
What to do when you fail a casting 21:23
Second casting 22:08
Final Casting 22.23
Cleaning up casting 23:24
Cleaned up and patina 25:50
Thank you for watching! 26:38
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*If you buy any of the tools or materials from my list I will make a small commission at no extra charge to you and it helps support the channel*
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If you are looking for more tools and materials that I use, well you're in luck! I made a page on my website just for that and I'm updating all the time so bookmark it to stay up to date:

https://GomeowCreations.com/tools-and-materials
https://GomeowCreations.com/partners-discount-codes

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