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.

Comments

[BeachsideHank]

It is admirable how you analyze failures and go on to finally achieve your goal. ☺

[DuralM]

Thank you. :) This time I wasn't sure that it would be done. I'm glad that so much time wasn't wasted :)

[rainingfiction]

Very nice product! This is such a unique skill to have. I bet you have a bunch of awesome belts.

[DuralM]

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 :)