{"product_id":"ceramic-crucibles-2-inch-3-inch-and-4-inch-with-2-whip-tongs","title":"Ceramic Crucible Set 2\", 3\" \u0026 4\" with 2 Whip Tong Handles – Gold \u0026 Silver Melting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NS Crafts® Ceramic Crucible Set 2\", 3\" \u0026amp; 4\" with 2 Whip Tong Handles is made for jewellers, goldsmiths, metalworkers and hobby makers. Fused silica ceramic crucible dishes for torch melting gold, silver, copper and brass at the bench. They handle high temperatures, heat evenly and have a pouring spout for a clean, controlled pour into ingot moulds or casting flasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 2\" (100 g) ceramic crucible dish – outside 5.2 cm, inside 4.5 cm, height 2.1 cm, with pouring spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3\" (250 g) ceramic crucible dish – outside 7.6 cm, inside 6.8 cm, height 3.7 cm, with pouring spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 4\" (550 g) ceramic crucible dish – outside 10.2 cm, inside 9 cm, height 4.2 cm, with pouring spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Whip tong handle, 24 cm (9.5\") spring steel, grips the dish securely for pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFused silica ceramic for high-temperature torch melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring spout for a controlled pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with borax before first use for a longer life\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 ceramic crucible\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, glaze the inside with borax: warm the dish with your torch, sprinkle in borax and melt it into a thin layer. This seasoning protects the dish and helps the metal pour cleanly. Keep a separate dish for each metal to avoid contamination.\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":58106727137660,"sku":"TMUK-MC-038","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/7861\/5124\/files\/tmuk-mc-038-1.jpg?v=1793731002","url":"https:\/\/toolsmasteruk.co.uk\/products\/ceramic-crucibles-2-inch-3-inch-and-4-inch-with-2-whip-tongs","provider":"Tools Master UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}