{"product_id":"1-kg-graphite-crucible-with-14-inch-crucible-tongs","title":"1 kg Graphite Crucible with 14\" Crucible Tongs – Gold \u0026 Silver Melting Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NS Crafts® 1 kg Graphite Crucible with 14\" Crucible Tongs is made for jewellers, goldsmiths, metalworkers and hobby makers. Graphite crucibles are the go-to choice for melting gold, silver, copper and brass with a torch or a small furnace. High-purity graphite heats quickly and evenly, resists thermal shock and gives a clean pour with less metal sticking to the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1 kg graphite crucible – outside 5.5 cm, inside 3.5 cm, height 9 cm, depth 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 14\" stainless steel crucible tongs with 4\" jaws and comfortable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity graphite for fast, even heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood resistance to thermal shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth inner wall for a clean pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong handles keep your hands away from the heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting the best from your graphite crucible\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm a new crucible gently before the first full melt to drive off any moisture. Keep it dry when stored, avoid dropping it onto hard surfaces and use one crucible per metal type to avoid contamination. A little borax flux helps keep the melt clean and the pour smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelting gold, silver, copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking ingots, scrap recovery and casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewellery making, goldsmithing and metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshops, schools and hobby benches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways wear heat-resistant gloves and eye protection when melting and pouring metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: NS Crafts®. Colour may vary slightly from the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree delivery to all UK addresses, and orders are dispatched within 1 working day. If you are not happy, you can return most items within 30 days. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tools Master UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58106723533180,"sku":"TMUK-MC-021","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/7861\/5124\/files\/tmuk-mc-021-1.jpg?v=1793730730","url":"https:\/\/toolsmasteruk.co.uk\/products\/1-kg-graphite-crucible-with-14-inch-crucible-tongs","provider":"Tools Master UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}