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Ceramic Crucible (Melting Dish) for silver, gold, copper, and more

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$7.29 $9.85 In stock

Perfect for jewelers and metalworkers, this ceramic melting dish is designed for high-temperature applications such as melting, casting, and refining precious metals. Made from durable, heat-resistant ceramic, it features a smooth interior surface and a sturdy, textured exterior for a secure grip. A built-in pouring lip ensures precise and easy pouring of molten materials, minimizing spills and waste.

Available in two sizes to suit your specific needs:

  • Large: 3.75" diameter (1600 dwt)

  • Small: 2.25" diameter (400gr)

Pro Note: Seasoning Your Crucible with Borax

To extend the life of your ceramic melting dish and prevent metal from sticking, it's essential to "season" it before its first use.

  1. Place a small amount of borax (sodium borate) powder into the dish.

  2. Heat the dish gently with a torch until the borax melts and forms a glassy coating over the entire inner surface.

  3. Carefully tilt and rotate the dish to ensure the borax glaze coats the bottom and sides, including the pouring lip.

  4. Allow the dish to cool completely. The hardened, glassy layer will protect the ceramic and improve the flow of molten metal.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Andrew ★★★★★

I've used this crucible for melting scrap silver about a dozen times now, and it still looks brand new without any cracks. The heat resistance is exactly what I needed for my small casting setup.

Brian L. ★★★★★

The ceramic bowl holds up to repeated torch heating without any cracking, which I was worried about. Handled a small batch of silver scrap perfectly and showed no wear afterward.

Emma S. ★★★★★

Used it for a full day of melting scrap silver and the ceramic didn’t crack or discolor at all—heat distribution was steady right up to the pour. The rim is thick enough to grip with tongs without any wobble, which I wasn’t expecting at this price.