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Toy box tools: Casting with Kinetic Sand

May 4, 2018

Are you looking for a new mold material for metal casting? Have you checked the toy aisle lately?

Are you looking for a new mold material for metal casting? Have you checked the toy aisle lately? In a recent video, YouTuber HomeMadeModern demonstrates how to use Kinetic Sand and a cookie cutter to create simple molds that are durable enough to withstand the heat of molten metal yet pliable enough to crumble away from the casting and be reused in your next project. Who says toys aren't for adults?

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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