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Rewarding and satisfying are just two words hobby casting fans use when describing their love of casting metal soldiers or chess pieces. Many produce huge battlefields of troops or remodel our soldiers to fit a certain theme. Examples can be see on our Collector's Pages.

You want to know how to start casting YOUR figures, what equipment to get and is there any way to save money doing it. Well this is where all your answers can be found.

How do I start casting? - Well first thing you should do is sign up to our Newsletter for all the news and offers as well as new Tutorials on every aspect of the hobby. These Tutorials are on-line so you can access the current ones HERE. Read them carefully and you will avoid many of the problems that can affect those new to casting thus saving yourself time AND money. All you need is an e-mail.

What do I need to start? Well you need the basic equipment to begin and we have that in a handy kit by itself (Kit 2000) or get it as part of larger kits from the different themes we offer. The basic equipment includes the following:

  • Ladle - to pour the liquid metal into the mould.
  • Clamps or Support Elastic Bands - to keep the Mould sections securely fastened.
  • Support Boards - Helps to hold the moulds safely together and prolongs the life of moulds.
  • Release Powder - Allows the parts of the moulds to be separated after casting.
  • Printed instructions - quick casting guide.

You can use an electic hob (hot-plate) to heat the metal using the ladle or if you use a flame (gas for example) use a flat frying pan (make sure it is an old one not used for cooking any more) to act as a hot-plate and use the ladle as normal. BUY OUR METAL MELTER HOTPLATE.

Click to download the full A4 PDF image. 400KBAny way to save money with this Hobby? There are many ways to save money. Always remember that any metal you have left over can be remelted and reused so NO WASTE. Failed metal castings can be reused with little to no loss of metal. Moulds can last for many hundreds of castings with care and attention to their use and storage (see tutorials).

We have regular sales and special offers that can really mount up to great savings so keep an eye on those monthly newsletters..

We have a list of all our major starter kits here to help you choose the one that suits you. These kits can combine equipment, moulds, metal and paint for a fraction of the normal retail price if sold separately. Click on their names to learn more about them.

Click image to download the latest Starter kit leaflet. It is in PDF format. 400KB

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Nativity Starter kit
Napoleonic Starter Kit
Chess Starter Kit
 Viking Starter kit

These make excellent gifts for any occasion.
Starter Kits
Weight
Grams
Description
 Code
Number		 Mail Order
Price Euro
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POST-SAVER KIT: Choose metal, paints and moulds to fill it.
300g Post-Saver Box.
Fill with up with between 1200g and 1600g of other moulds, metal, paints or accessories and get FREE post to these destinations.
Total weight must be between 1500grams and 1900grams.		 postsave FREE Add to basket
CUSTOM STARTER KIT GIFT: Choose metal and moulds to fill it.
500g

Custom Casting Deluxe Starter Kit NEW
Contains a Casting ladle, 2 Clamps, Talc Release powder and Deluxe Mould Storage Box. Requires Mould & Metal to be added to complete the starter kit.
(prices of moulds & metal are extra).

 PK-80-kit €4.99 Add to basket
Basic Equipment: Ladle, Clamps, Support Boards, Release Powder and Guide..
400g Casting Starter Kit 2000 2000 €14.29 Add to basket
Fortune Telling with metal and water. Fun alternative to using moulds.
220g Molybdomancy Divination Kit PADIV €8.25 Add to basket
Beginner 54mm Starter Kit: (includes 80-1 Napoleonic mould set)
1800g 80-1 Beginner Casting Starter Kit
Bonus: 5 Euro voucher off next mould purchase*.		 80-1SK €55.00 Add to basket
Learn more about NAPOLEONIC 54mm MOULDS.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: Roman Wars
700gr

Roman Wars Starter Kit
includes mould, release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 156003 €24.75 Add to basket
Learn more about ROMAN WARS 28mm MOULDS.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: Christmas Decorations
700gr

Christmas Bells & Deer Starter Kit
includes mould, release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 151901 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Christmas Bird & Candle Starter Kit
includes mould, release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 151902 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Christmas Angels Starter Kit
includes mould, release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 151903 €24.75 Add to basket
Learn more about CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS MOULDS.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: 'The Brave Tin Soldier' by Hans Christian Andersen
800gr

Brave Tin Soldier Starter Kit
includes mould (#111), a cast version of the tin soldier (minus leg), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of 5 star metal, casting & painting guides.

 15111 €24.75 Add to basket
750gr

BONUS Brave Tin Soldier Starter Kit NEW
includes mould (#111), a cast version of the tin soldier (minus leg), release powder, support boards, casting ladle, 2 metal clamps, 1 full bar of 5 star metal, paint brush, 10 x 2ml acrylic paints, casting & painting guides.

 16111 €33.00 Add to basket
38.50
Learn more about The BRAVE TIN SOLDIER MOULD.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: Fairies
800gr

Fairy Fridge Magnet Starter Kit
includes mould (#116), 10 High Grade Magnets, release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of Model metal, casting guides.

 15116 €24.75 Add to basket
750gr

Bonus Fairy Fridge Magnet Starter Kit - NEW
includes mould (#116), 10 High Grade Magnets, release powder, support boards, casting ladle, 2 metal clamps, 1 full bar of Model metal, paint brush, 10 x 2ml acrylic paints, casting & painting guides.

 16116 €35.75 Add to basket
41.25
Learn more about FAIRY MOULD.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: Fantasy Gaming
700gr

Fantasy Gaming - High Elves Starter Kit
includes mould (#620), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15620 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Fantasy Gaming - High Elves II Starter Kit
includes mould (#621), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15621 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Fantasy Gaming - Elf Archers Starter Kit
includes mould (#623), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15623 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Fantasy Gaming - Orc Stormtroopers Starter Kit
includes mould (#684), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15684 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Fantasy Gaming - Skeleton Fighters Starter Kit
includes mould (#682), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15682 €24.75 Add to basket
Learn more about FANTASY ARMIES 25mm and 32mm Moulds.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: 'Irish Wild Geese' Irish Soldiers
700gr

Irish Wild Geese - Infantry Riflemen Starter Kit
includes mould (#i901), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15901 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Irish Wild Geese - Infantry Starter Kit
includes mould (#i902), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15902 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Irish Wild Geese - Cavalry Starter Kit
includes mould (#i932), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15932 €24.75 Add to basket
750gr

Bonus Irish Wild Geese - Infantry Riflemen Starter Kit - NEW
includes mould (#i903), release powder, support boards, casting ladle, 2 metal clamps, 1 full bar of Model metal, paint brush, 10 x 2ml acrylic paints, casting & painting guides.

 16903 €33.00 Add to basket
38.50
750gr

Bonus Irish Wild Geese - Cavalry Starter Kit - NEW
includes mould (#i934), release powder, support boards, casting ladle, 2 metal clamps, 1 full bar of Model metal, paint brush, 10 x 2ml acrylic paints, casting & painting guides.

 16934 €33.00 Add to basket
38.50
Learn more about IRISH WILD GEESE SOLDIER MOULDS.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: Napoleonic Wargaming
700gr

Napoleonic Wars - French Grenadier Starter Kit
includes mould (#532), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15532 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Napoleonic Wars - British Foot Guards Starter Kit
includes mould (#533), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting guides.

 15533 €24.75 Add to basket
Learn more about 25mm NAPOLEONIC WAR MOULDS.
Blister Pack Starter Kits: Vikings and Saxons
700gr

Viking Chieftain Starter Kit
includes mould (#961), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15961 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Viking Chieftain Starter Kit
includes mould (#965), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15965 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Viking Saxon Soldier Starter Kit
includes mould (#967), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15967 €24.75 Add to basket
700gr

Viking Archer Starter Kit
includes mould (#969), release powder, support boards & 2 bands, casting ladle, 2 half bars of model metal, casting & painting guides.

 15969 €24.75 Add to basket
Learn more about 40mm VIKING MOULDS.
Starter Gift Boxes - Moulds, Metal, Paints, Brush, Mould Case and Casting Equipment.
3300gr NATIVITY 9 MOULD STARTER KIT
 12185 €149.00 Add to basket
2005gr NAPOLEONIC STARTER KIT 1240 €86.90 Add to basket
4560gr CRUSADERS CHESS STARTER KIT 12706 €210.00 Add to basket
2005gr VIKINGAR STARTER KIT
 1230 €86.90 Add to basket
1700gr

Christmas Decorations Deluxe Starter box
includes 3 moulds, release powder, support boards, 2 Clamps, Casting ladle, 2 bars of 5 star metal, 10 special pots of Acrylic paints, Size 0 Model Painting Brush, Protective Mould case and casting & painting guides.

 12190 €62.70 Add to basket
Starter Kits with a half price pack of metal. Model Metal is ideal to cast with.
1035gr Irish Wild Geese Starter Kit + 2048 1200em €33.00 Add to basket
1035gr 25mm British Napoleonic Kit + 2048 12005em €33.00 Add to basket
1035gr 25mm French Napoleonic Kit + 2048 F12005em €33.00 Add to basket
1035gr 25mm Fantasy Kit + 2048 12006em €33.00 Add to basket

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