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I need some input on tin to copper ratios
I am in the process of making a home foundry to begin casting metal, but aluminum is boring, and tin/copper are too shiny.
I know that bronze is an alloy of tin and copper typically, sometimes with lead/zinc added in, but I am not planning to hammer it at all, just cast it
What ratio of tin to copper produces the best colours, 5% 10% or 25%?
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As a woodworker I have no idea - but I do wholly expect you to conquer your neighbours once you make it work.
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>>1228954
Luckily, I went overboard on power? I made my forge based on some youtuber's simple design that I modified to ve sturdier and more efficient. Like, replacing the hair dryer with a shop vac for airflow.
Needless to say I accidentally melted steel and had to make some air flow controls out of pvc
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>>1228956
>accidentally melting steel
I like you.
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>>1228949
>no bread furnace
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>>1228959
Things you may also like, my safety precautions:
>fire extinguisher nearby
>water bucket
>open stone area
>iron tongs
>fireproof elbow length gloves
>fire retardant long sleeved shirt
>respirator mask
>face shield
>thick canvas jeans
>dollar store flip flops
I...forgot to change shoes? Two bad blisters on my foot from the sparks later and I am not doing that again anytime soon
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