# Basic tools used in casting

> The most common tools used in jewelry casting. They can vary depending on the type of jewel and the technique used by the jeweler.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/basic-tools-used-in-casting/
- Language: en
- Published: 2023-07-13
- Updated: 2023-07-18
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/herramientas-fundicion/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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## 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.

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Tools can vary depending on the type of jewel being created and the techniques used by the jeweler.