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	Instructions

Delft Clay Casting Set

The Delft Clay Method is a highly refined form of sand casting that substitutes genuine Delft Clay from Holland for ordinary casting sand. The process was invented by Hans Karreman, a Dutch goldsmith. Delft Clay is much finer than casting sand, providing remarkably sharp and highly detailed castings in gold, silver, copper-based alloys, pewter, etc. Castings require very little finishing work. Once you have cast your piece, the Delft Clay can be re-used. Since this is a cold-molding process, molds can be made from patterns composed of wood, wax, epoxy, plastics, and, of course, metal. Because this is a type of sand casting, it is best suited to producing castings without pronounced undercuts. A Delft Clay mold is created in these steps:

• 1. Fill and compact the Clay into one half of the aluminum ring frame
• 2. Remove excess clay with a straight edge (e.g. a flexible steel ruler)
• 3. Press your original pattern halfway into the clay.
• 4. Brush Mica Powder or talcum powder over this surface of the mold
• 5. Install the other half of the aluminum ring frame, fill with clay and compact
• 6. Open the ring frame and remove the pattern
• 7. Carve out a pouring channel and vents
• 8. Pour in molten metal

The Delft Clay Casting Kit includes 4.4 lbs. of Delft Clay, a 60mm dia. Aluminum Ring Frame, and detailed instructions. A 100mm diameter Aluminum Ring Frame is available separately. View the Delft Clay video for complete step-by-step instructions on the Delft Clay Method. Made in Holland.