Basic tools used in casting
Most common tools #
These are some of the most common tools used in jewelry casting:
Casting furnace: used to heat metals to high temperatures and melt them.
Crucibles: heat-resistant containers in which the metal is placed to melt it.
Crucible tongs: used to handle hot crucibles and pour the molten metal.
Metal ingots or casting grain: used as the starting material for casting.
Casting molds: structures into which the molten metal is poured to create the desired shape of the jewel.
Rollers and rolling mills: used to stretch and flatten the metal before casting.
Spatulas and chisels: used to shape and make adjustments to the cast metal.
Drills and burs: used to make holes and cuts in jewelry pieces.
Graphite ingot molds and rods: used to create channels and feeding systems in casting molds.
Safety equipment: includes gloves, protective glasses and heat-resistant aprons to protect the jeweler during the casting process.
Tools can vary depending on the type of jewel being created and the techniques used by the jeweler.
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