PEWTER injection mold! Does it WORK? Is it dangerous?

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This video is about how I melt a pewter ingot to pour into a silicone mold, to make an injection mold.
It is something I've been asked about more than a few times, and since my "regular" episode is held up, I decided to finally tackle this topic.

As stated in the video, a pewter injection mold IS possible, but care must be taken during casting to ensure the pewter makes it into all the corners and details. Additionally, the mold's temperature should be monitored if it will be used for longer periods of time.

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We couldn't do what we do without direct support, so if you would like to be a part of keeping us going, please consider supporting us directly through:
Patreon, Paypal OR Ko-fi:
(On Patreon, you'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.)

Stickers, pins and figures when available:

My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

[Bogart]

I am a product development engineer for a printing company. We make labels that are placed into injection molds. Your videos inspired me to pursue a rapid prototyping system for injection molding using high temp 3D print resin. You always inspire me artistically and now you’ve inspired me im a way that’s helping me make career advances. Thank you Crafsman. You are a truly amazing soul.

[Seshidao]

It's never cheating, don't make yourself trapped in that you "need" to upload to the content machine that is YT. Just go with the flow, at your own pace, enjoy what you do and most importantly have fun with it. We appreciate you sharing with us your wonderful creations, no matter how short or lengthy the videos are. Thanks for inspiring us all!

[korganthemediochre]

For the record, I love these short shop logs. Not that I don't also love the longer videos but, I've said before, If you did a couple of these shorter bits a month and that gave more time for the longer animation videos once a month (or what ever schedule works for you) I'd be delighted.

What I'm trying to say is you do you brother, just mind yourself and don't ever feel like you're cheating.

We got you crafsman

[brookspotts]

It's helpful to know these things. Some of us in the lower income side of the hobby are lucky to have generous youtubers like yourself. Especially willing to use your knowledge and materials to help us avoid these potentially wasteful or costly mistakes. Keep up the content Crafman. Probably the best Hobby content on the platform ♥️

[SHRUG_DEALUH_B.D.Georgia]

This was a great video, don't discredit yourself. By you making these videos, you're answering questions that could help expedite the process in the future. We need innovation and it comes from experimentation. Love the shop vlogs and love you.

[willyclarkmusic]

Sorrow tv sent me here and I have to say your videos are the equivalent of getting a big hug from your favorite uncle when you're feeling down, every time I watch your videos it makes me happy that I'm alive and happy that I am able to create an use my imagination I'm very grateful to have found your channel, never stop crafin

[Marialla-ub]

Every time you say "I love y'all, and just keep on steady craftin" I just have to throw you a like because it warms my heart inside!
I just like the way you say it.
<3

[ralphmourik]

As a metal caster this is great to see, I do a lot of pewter casting too and I'm always looking for fun projects or new things to try. Thanks Crafsman! 👍👊

[wild_coast_designs]

Please never feel you need to apologize for making shorter videos, or needing more time between uploads. Us steady-crafters appreciate everything you do! Seeing a new Craftman upload is always a highlight and even if it was only 30 seconds, that's still 30 seconds of pure joy & entertainment for us!

[johntalley]

Actually, it’s videos like this that inspires questions of “could I…”. Great vid !

[backyardsounds]

I got into this over 20 years ago. I have an industrial size vulcanizer where I made lots of rubber molds for metal. It's basically car tire rubber and I've poured stuff up to 700 degrees in them before. It cuts down on the life but it works well.

[christopherknapp]

Hey Crafsman, don't feel bad about having to do shop logs! I love your work, especially when you take the time to experiment like this.

[Neosymmetrical]

I was having a really rough day and was starting to let it get to me, but seeing a new video from you has brought a smile to my face, thank you Crafsman!

[robthompson]

You have the most original and funniest crafting channel on YouTube. Please, for the love of God, do not stop making videos!!

[BPCustomCreations]

It's not cheating at all to put out these videos 👍 we love them big and small

[newtome-jessegates]

Short, long, doesn’t matter as long as the craftsman graces my feed.

[millervillage]

I’ve been watching everything you’ve put out since you showed up in my feed about four weeks ago. I’m so delighted by your content that I’ve literally shared it with around 20 family and friends. When I introduced your content to my brother, he already knew you and started talking like you! We have similar tastes. I wish you the best in your YouTube career etc. I just love what you’re up to. I don’t think you should worry about putting out a shorter video. It was helpful content and visually excellent. Keep up the good work.

[iainmackenzie]

Gotta thank you for your videos, Crafsman. Your first one on pewter got me into lost wax casting a few months ago and I've even tried out other metals since then making sculptures and figures and things. Many thanks for the inspiration!

[ChuckUnderFire]

Funny that you say these little shop talk videos feel like cheating. These are some of my favorites!