Making a Bean Casting Pendant: A Silversmithing Tutorial

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This video tutorial shows me demonstrating how to do a type of free form casting called bean casting. It involves melting silver scrap and then pouring it over dry pinto beans. For the pendant, I connected two of the casting with small jump rings. . It includes a novel bail as well. The materials I used were: 18 gauge sterling silver round wire, 16 gauge sterling silver round wire, 14 gauge sterling round wire, 3/16 inch fine silver bezel strip in 28 gauge, some scrap silver. I use exclusively hard silver solder, and I use My-T-Flux from Rio Grande. I would rate this one as a beginner project. This video is a bit longer, but is a detailed tutorial, so I think it is worth the watch time. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others, as I've taught people for most of my life. This hobby turned into a fun side gig for me for years while I taught public school. I love suggestions and hearing about others' experiences. What is your favorite project? What kind of tutorials would you find useful?
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@brucebenvie Жыл бұрын

I really liked this one. Especially the two peice with movement. I would love to see a bracelet done. Thanks for your enthusiasm and genuine spirit of sharing.

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Free-form casting is fun. I'll do a broom casting video sometime too. Thanks for the nice comment Bruce!

@bees5461 Жыл бұрын

What a cool technique! I have seen broom casting, but not ever bean casting. The shapes of the metal over the beans is really wild. And melting metal is also fun, especially when it's done on purpose.

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bees!

@betojdesigns Жыл бұрын

That was fun, I enjoyed the field trip outside. So, I have done quite a bit of broom casting, and even rock salt casting, but that’s the first time I’ve heard of using beans. What a great idea. Now that Rio has increased the minimum amount of scrap they will accept, it’s always a good idea to have an alternate plan. The necklace turned out nice, and is quite unique. Now I’m off to try and comfort my dog. The yahoo neighbor has been shooting off fireworks, even though it is illegal within the city limits. Causes terrible anxiety and panic for my dog. Yay, Happy 4th of July.

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

I was sure everyone had done this before:). Our animals are also freaked out tonight. Thanks Van!

@clairemurray3202 3 ай бұрын

Very cool, I would love to try with coffee beans!

@chadssilversmithing 3 ай бұрын

Hehe. it would probably smell like when you burn coffee on the bottom of the pot:)

@Sadiejewelrydesign838 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demo. I was thinking of trying it but so nice to see the process in action! As usual very informative video. TY!

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Dawn! glad you enjoyed it:)

@andreacrowley3005 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that Chad. I've always been a bit nervous about casting up to now and not sure that it was my thing but you've made me want to try it. Thank you!

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Its kind of fun melting things:)

@rochellebg Жыл бұрын

Love how the pendant turned out! Casting with the dried beans is a neat technique. So far I've only experimented with water casting which was fun and I did get some great results. I've seen it done with spaghetti noodles and fusilli pasta too resulting in some pretty cool shapes. Thank you for sharing!

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rochelle! These ones almost always turn out well. I need to experiment more with water casting.

@susanmcneil5159 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I luv the texture & visual appeal of each poured nugget. Would definitely be up for a video of a bracelet as you suggested and/or a ring. Great video.

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan! I’ll try to do one before summer is over if I can!

@karenfinneganart2480 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see the bracelet, Chad. This one was great!!

@chadssilversmithing 6 ай бұрын

I posted a pic of one over on Discord for you Karen:)

@karenfinneganart2480 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chad, I must get over there. I haven't joined yet. Here's the motivation to do it 🥰@@chadssilversmithing

@sherihinton8183 Жыл бұрын

verry interesting and pretty!

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheri!

@sheila3845 Жыл бұрын

cool video

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sheila!

@naomiwendy2234 Жыл бұрын

I've not done the bean or broom casting, but I plan to eventually... I have done the water casting, and it's fun... So, give it a try sometime, I think you'll enjoy it. 😊 The pendant turned out really nice... The subtle sparkle of the morganite suits it quite well.

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy! I will experiment more with water casting:)

@flyingcheff Жыл бұрын

How fun! I've done the broom casting, and water casting (usually just looks like casting grain 😅). I had a thought about soldering on components like the bezel; I think that soldering clay would be a great tool for setups. As always, enjoyed! 🌺🌺🌺

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Flying Chef! I bet it would. I should probably get some:)

@flyingcheff Жыл бұрын

@@chadssilversmithing Probably any natural clay would do, no need to spend the bucks on the fancy dirt. 😎🌺🌺🌺

@Gazz_R Жыл бұрын

Not a method I've seen before, it gives very interesting results. I would love to see more casting vids. Would coffee beans work and would they smell better? Beautiful work as always Chad and thanks for sharing.

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

I don't see why not, although it might smell bad like a coffee pot left on a burner too long:)

@jakepena6863 Жыл бұрын

Try putting them in a cylinder with water donut with pine needles in water pretty interesting shaped I like the idea of being because it creates cavities were you could put stones in them and I have a question if you could help me with overlay jewelry like the whole peas did

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

I like how the cavities create good spots to add stones as well. Thanks for the comment Jake!

@erizabesu87 Жыл бұрын

Lol i tried my best but my shapes came out ugly) i will try again 😉

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

That’s the good thing. You can always remedy them and try again:)

@miket5670 Жыл бұрын

You do great work, but please get a microphone that will pick up your voice better. Very hard to hear you at full volume on my Android phone..

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unfortunately I'm not able to do that right now. I further adjusted the mic on the one I just shot to hopefully better pick up my mumbling:)

@jakepena6863 Жыл бұрын

I'm not that confident with my soldering I use yellow okra

@chadssilversmithing Жыл бұрын

Yellow Ochre is a good way to prevent solder flow, and many use this technique:)