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Hello from Calgary

JuanH

Active Member
Hi, My name is Juan, I’m new to the forum and I’m trying to learn some bronze casting. I design jewelry as a hobby but I will like to take my knowledge farther, software I use is zbrush, super organic and sculptural, I’m waiting for a monster 3D printer and move from there. Any suggestion I will love to hear. Cheers
 

PeterT

Ultra Member
Premium Member
Welcome Juan. Look forward to your posts & pictures. I don't use Zbrush myself but have been intrigued by it. Is it relatively straightforward to export from that file format into something 3DPs can import? I don't have a 3DP or CNC experience, but was just wondering.

btw this place does casting work. I visited them a long time ago to purchase mold making supplies. they were a smooth-on distributer back then but I think you can still get a peek in their shop. Might be an info resource https://www.donbeggstudiowest.ca/
 

JuanH

Active Member
Oh man, thanks a lot. I will. Heck then out.
Zbrush handles A LOT of files. Obj, ztl, ztl, fbx, svg, and bunch of cad files. If you want, drop box me file and I can take a look at it.
 

JuanH

Active Member
Good stuff I just found an old electric kiln super pump, I might be able to cast something cool
 

Chris Cramer

Super User
Vendor
Premium Member
I've never done bronze casting, but if you design jewelry as a hobby I assume you are familiar with cuddle bone casting techniques? I find that to be an excellent technique for casting custom silver jewelry. What is the primary metal you often work with?
 
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