Bottle Opener. Lost Foam Metal Casting

by DuralM in Workshop > Molds & Casting

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Bottle Opener. Lost Foam Metal Casting

Bottle opener. Lost foam metal casting

I wanted to make some useful bottle opener with unique or at least nice design.

Preparing the Mold

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As a mold I use big beer can and green sand. I've made bottle opener sample from a plastic foam.

Aluminum Is Melted and Ready for Pouring

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When aluminum is melted it's time to cast it.

Result

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I like how it finally looks. It's not just a bottle opener but can be easily used as a keychain.