Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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Went into production mode casting 40 Christmas ornaments. I made a match plate to help speed things along. If you've got to cast a lot of anything, you should definitely consider using a match plate.

Aluminum casting

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My models are now available on my online store at plmfoundries.com/shop

I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270

Artist: incompetech.com


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