[header] How to melt aluminum [title] Position your foundry. [step] Set your foundry in a metal stand or on an insulated surface (like gravel, sand, or bare earth; concrete could crack from spills). Make sure that the surface can withstand the more than 1220 degrees fahrenheit (660 degrees celsius) needed to melt the aluminum.
[header] How to melt aluminum [title] Position your foundry. [step] Set your foundry in a metal stand or on an insulated surface (like gravel, sand, or bare earth; concrete could crack from spills). Make sure that the surface can withstand the more than 1220 degrees fahrenheit (660 degrees celsius) needed to melt the aluminum.
Do not heat it in the oven; you want it cool enough for cooking. [substeps] Hot iron will typically react badly with your forging iron to melt it (the proper temperature). [title] Take your foundry case or container off the surface. [step] Wrap your thermometer into each to prevent it from setting off on fire. [substeps] Make sure the surface is cool enough and moist. Otherwise the texture of your prototype will be discolored, brittle, and unappealing. Avoid any wooden or plastic surfaces because they will melt or burn. For the best results, set your foundry in a sturdy metal stand that will not easily tip over.