
A Brief Guide to the Melting Points of Precious Metals
No metal has the same melting point when it comes to the smelting process. Prepare for your next project by noting the melting points of these precious metals.

What To Consider When Choosing a Smelting Furnace
There are a lot of options when choosing a metal smelting furnace for your workshop. Discover what features to consider so you can make the best choice.

The Difference Between Smelting and Melting
Smelting and melting are topics that are often confusing to new blacksmiths. Discover the difference between smelting and melting and their applications.

HOW TO PROPERLY HEAT A CRUCIBLE
The crucible is made to withstand high heat to ensure you’re able to melt your desired substance in a reliable container. Historically, crucibles were made

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SET UP A HOME FORGE
Of course, in the beginning stages, you need to decide what type of smithing you’d like to start with. Though there are similarities between each

THE STEPS FOR HOW TO CAST JEWELRY
As you begin to decide on the kind of jewelry you want to make, whether that be necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings, you will need

HOW TO MAXIMIZE CRUCIBLE SERVICE LIFE
As metalworkers know, no equipment will last forever when it’s constantly being exposed to high temperatures. It takes time to get used to new tools,

WHY YOU NEED A CRUCIBLE FOR METALWORKING
When melting metal or working on casting projects, any metalworker must learn the essential tools to smelt safely. There are a variety of details you

THE PROCESS OF HOW SMELTING WORKS
Though smelting can describe the process of deriving metal from ore, hobbyists and artisans also use this term to describe the process of melting down

Gold Prices At Record Highs
The price of gold in 2020 has soared to record numbers and is on track to continue climbing well into the year 2021. In late