{"product_id":"melting-casting-starter-kit-crucible-with-whip-handle-flask-tongs-pickling-tongs","title":"Melting \u0026 Casting Starter Kit – Crucible with Whip Handle, Flask Tongs \u0026 Pickling Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to start melting and pouring precious metals at the bench, in one kit. Melt gold, silver, copper or brass in the 3\" ceramic crucible, move hot flasks and crucibles safely with the long flask tongs, then lift your pieces in and out of the pickle with brass tongs that won't contaminate the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tool is chosen to do one job well, and together they cover the full melt, pour and clean-up process for small-scale casting and refining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3\" ceramic melting crucible with whip tongs handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x casting flask and crucible tongs with 15\" handles, holding up to 4\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x brass pickling tongs with 45° bent, grooved tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant ceramic crucible with secure whip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-handled tongs keep your hands away from the heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass pickling tongs are safe to use in pickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will also need a torch or furnace, which is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-heat and glaze a new crucible with borax before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe price is the same as buying the three items separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelting scrap gold and silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring ingots and small castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewellers setting up a casting bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways wear heat-resistant gloves and eye protection when melting and pouring metal, and work on a heat-proof surface.\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. We also ship internationally, with the cost shown at checkout. 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\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this item? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:ukcraftandhealth@gmail.com\"\u003eukcraftandhealth@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 07964 804274.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tools Master UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57686532424060,"sku":"TMUK-KIT-002","price":50.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/7861\/5124\/files\/Lightweight_Ceramic_Foundry_Tools_7a34580e-73c2-4eee-8cee-2be92b1fd57e.png?v=1792150050","url":"https:\/\/toolsmasteruk.co.uk\/products\/melting-casting-starter-kit-crucible-with-whip-handle-flask-tongs-pickling-tongs","provider":"Tools Master UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}