Getting the Most from Your Clay Graphite Crucible
If you're tired of cracked pots during a pour, switching to a high-quality clay graphite crucible might be the smartest move you make for your foundry setup. Whether you're melting down old aluminum cans in the backyard or running a more serious jewelry-making operation, the vessel you use to hold that molten liquid matters a whole lot more than most beginners realize. You can have the hottest furnace in the world, but if your crucible can't handle the stress, you're looking at a messy—and potentially dangerous—cleanup. ...