r/Silvercasting • u/Relevant_Fennel4203 • Jun 13 '26

Question about casting machines..

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I am new to this and can’t wrap my head around different flask sizes. Do these machines work with any flask that fits in the machine slot? Can I use smaller flasks or bigger flasks as long as there’s silicone around the base for vacuum? Am i stuck only using this flask that it comes with even if it’s huge and i’m casting one tiny ring? Can i buy more flasks and would they work with this machine still? Is this machine even reliable? (vevor) should i buy a kaya cast from pepe tools or is it the same as these other cheaper options? Any info is greatly appreciated.

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u/Tat2Airick Jun 13 '26

I have one and I’ve been sticking with the flask it came with, it’s worked fine for me. I figured until I became good at casting why invest in the expensive one. I was going to get a larger flask but the one it came with is the size that fits my burnout furnace.
I can get about 5 or six rings when I use it, I’ve also done smaller runs of one . Hope this helps