Ceramic Crucible (Melting Dish) for Precious Metal Casting & Refining
This high-temperature ceramic melting dish is designed for jewelers, refiners, and metalworkers performing torch-based melting, casting, and refining of precious and non-ferrous metals.
This ceramic crucible for gold and silver melting provides a reliable solution for jewelers and metal refiners who need consistent heat resistance during casting, alloying, and metal recovery processes.
Constructed from dense, heat-resistant ceramic, this crucible withstands repeated high-temperature use while maintaining structural integrity. The smooth interior surface promotes clean metal flow, and the textured exterior provides a secure grip during handling. An integrated pouring lip allows for controlled, accurate pours with reduced spillage and metal loss.
Available Sizes (Select from dropdown)
Small: 2.25″ diameter – approx. 400 g capacity
Large: 3.75″ diameter – approx. 1600 dwt capacity (2488 grams)
Choose the size that best fits your melting volume and workflow.
Key Features
High-temperature ceramic construction
Smooth interior for improved metal flow
Textured exterior for safer handling
Integrated pouring lip for controlled pours
Suitable for gold, silver, copper, and other non-ferrous metals
Professionals performing jewelry casting often rely on a high temperature crucible for metal refining because it allows metals to melt evenly while reducing contamination during the refining process.
Pro Tip: Season Before First Use (Strongly Recommended)
Seasoning helps prevent metal from sticking and significantly extends the life of the crucible.
How to season:
Add a small amount of borax (sodium borate) powder to the dish
Heat gently with a torch until the borax melts into a clear, glassy coating
Tilt and rotate to coat the entire interior, including the pouring lip
Allow to cool completely before use
This creates a protective glaze that improves metal flow and protects the ceramic.
Intended Use
Jewelry casting and alloying
Precious metal refining
Small batch melting and pouring
Professional and workshop use
This precious metal melting dish is commonly used by jewelers and refiners when melting small batches of gold, silver, or copper for casting and alloy preparation.
Not intended for ferrous metals or industrial furnace use.
What’s Included
1× Ceramic Crucible (Size selected at purchase)
Borax, torch, and metals not included.
Important Notes
Minor cosmetic variations are normal and do not affect performance
Always use proper safety equipment when melting metals
For experienced users only
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