How to Start Metal Casting at Home (Without Wasting Money)

If you’re thinking about starting metal casting at home,

you’ve probably watched a lot of videos already.

And at some point you’ve probably asked yourself:

“Am I about to waste money on the wrong gear?”

That’s exactly why I made this guide.

This is not a theory book and not a step-by-step industrial manual.

It’s a short, practical beginner guide based on real testing and real mistakes.

I’ve melted copper, bronze, aluminum and other metals,

tested cheap and expensive furnaces,

destroyed crucibles,

and learned what actually matters — and what doesn’t.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

- What beginners think they need (and what they don’t)

- What a cheap setup can realistically do

- When expensive gear actually makes sense

- What scrap is worth melting (and what isn’t)

- How to avoid the most common money-wasting mistakes

- What I would buy if I had to start again with a limited budget

This guide won’t make you a professional caster overnight.

It will help you start smart, keep costs low,

and avoid the mistakes most beginners make.

If this guide saves you even one bad purchase,

it has done its job.