AnotherFox Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well, this morning I tried to create a new way to make coins and i did it for under 20 buck i present to you.... Solder coins! I put wraped solder on a spoon, made a mold out of sculpie clay, backed it. Took the spoon and melted the solder with a lighter then poured it in the mold. Then it came out real nice. PROS: Simple Cheap Easy CONS: Low melting point Not scratch resistant Probably will ware easily New coins found! I found some newly minted 2014 "america the beautiful" coins, also some newly minted 2011 and 2013 ones, 20-30 bucks in silver coins and a new coin value handbook! So excited to check the value of my collection. Like this topic? Leave feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Sounds like a fun project. How's about some photos so we can see your results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 yeah, i'd love to see it! Hopefully you're using Bi-Sn solder and not lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherFox Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Sounds like a fun project. How's about some photos so we can see your results? Yes it is! I'm still at the mold process. Ill have photos tomorrow. yeah, i'd love to see it! Hopefully you're using Bi-Sn solder and not lead! Im not! Thanks for your intrest. I am giving away 5 of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Your rediscovery of the way of casting pewter tokens, medallions and coins. Pewter is the preferred metal as it has about the same melting temp as most general solders. With out all the heavy metal/lead side effects. From the carving of the molds out of cuttle bone, to making the molds out of clay. A lot on here are old enough to remember back in the day. When adults didn't care about their children, and let them have chemistry sets with real chemicals in them or even atomic material. and there was a whole side of the isle of chemistry sets of all sizes. One of the standard experiments,was making of a sulfur mold of a nickle, Heating the sulfur it it was liquid and then pouring the material around the coin held in a small tin foil pan. You also can use plaster of paris as a mold. You just have to make sure it is dry all the way through. Gently heating for a while depending on the size of the block. Now for the safety notes. You do understand that handling, your lead coinage leaves trace on your hands along with any of the heavy metals that may be in the alloy of solder you are using. The fumes are also considered an inhalation hazard, so if you don't have a fume hood. You should be doing out side, and keep your nose out of the way. The heavy metals/lead in your body is a cumulative problem, It does flush out over time. And a hanky over your nose doesn't help. Secondly it is law that any articles made or contain lead be clearly marked that they contain lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Eh, be careful with any "pewter" you're working with. Much still contains lead and is, as mentioned a cumulative toxin. Buy from a source with a good reputation only and don't melt old pewter items as they are likely lead-bound. That being said, my grandpa has been making his own lead sinkers for the last 70 years, bites them open and closed, and doesn't use a hood vent when melting the lead. Also he grew up with those highly volatile chemical play sets, lawn darts, lead paint, DDT, and hundreds of other toxic things and he is fine. It's all in how you're exposed and the frequency. By no means are chemicals/heavy metals safe; I'm an exterminator, I know that we'll. Just use common sense and always wash your hands and face afterwards. Not everyone is as lucky as my grandpa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Pix or it didn't happen Edit: Seriously though, very interested to see, always wanted to try minting my own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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