Cheaper alternative to Delft Clay, but is it any good?

In this vlog I compare and review Delft Clay casting with another casting 'clay', taking a look at a much cheaper alternative to the famous Delft Casting Clay. This one, from Southampton, is not a nock-off version of Delft just one of the various other oil impregnated casting 'sands' we can use.

Independent product review of: "2.5kg Delft Petrobond Style Casting Clay Sand, For Gold Silver Oil Bonded"

[woodndrum]

Good clear info in this video. Well made and good editing make this an easy and informative watch.

[gordon]

Just found your channel. I’m into casting and rebuilding motorcycles so sure I will enjoy this channel. Subscribed.

[goldenserenity]

Great video. Is a magnet any good for removing the coin or would it cause too much disruption on the clay sand?

[ploseby]

I tried it and had problems. I then tried Delft Clay and it was fine - and the impressions and results were much better - for me anyway.

[phantomcyberwolf]

Thank you this was very interesting whilst looking into delft style casting.

[guytiips]

You can try "RTV-Glue" and "Plaster-Gypsum"

So​ simple + cheaper = Amazing work.

[elvinhaak]

I don't understand how 'Delft Clay' can be a legal name. Delft is a really old city in the Netherlands and when you get clay from there I think you could call it Delft Clay isn't it?

[lenny]

Silicone for high temperatures makes finer details than casting sand.

[mickowen]

building sand is just as good.i was a moulder and thats what we used in the 70s .use a sieve 1st 4 your facing sand then just pile on the rest after.just watched the end where u r comparing them if u put the delft though a sieve u will get the samd results as the copy 1 try it

[fantail]

What is the name of the alternative clay? And where did you purchase from? Thanks! Just wondering if I can get some sent here to New Zealand

[sharonwaller]

I'm starting to practice casting where do I purchase the clay please