Introduction: Making a Cast Brass Belt Buckle
I wanted to make a new buckle for a belt. As a material, I decided to use brass.
Step 1: Making a Mold
I decided to use steel cans and green sand as molds.
Step 2: First and Second Attempts Failed
First two attempts were unsuccessful. First time, brass didn't get into the thinnest part of the mold which was 2 mm thick. During the second attempt the brass temperature was lower than it was demanded.
Step 3: Third Attempt
This time the casting was successful.
Step 4: Finishing
After polishing this belt buckle looks very nice.
4 Comments
6 years ago
It is admirable how you analyze failures and go on to finally achieve your goal. ☺
Reply 6 years ago
Thank you. :) This time I wasn't sure that it would be done. I'm glad that so much time wasn't wasted :)
6 years ago
Very nice product! This is such a unique skill to have. I bet you have a bunch of awesome belts.
Reply 6 years ago
Thank you :) I can say that I have a lot of belts but they are all from shops. This is my first handmade belt buckle :)