Small soup can forge melting zinc.

The video tutorial demonstrates the process of melting zinc using a forge made from plaster of Paris and a propane nozzle. The instructor, assisted by a sibling, shows how to load zinc into the forge, heat it, and then cast the molten zinc into a pool. The video concludes with an examination of the interesting shapes formed by the cast zinc, discussing the challenges of working with plaster and the potential for melting other metals like copper.

What materials are used to create the nozzle for melting zinc?

Describe the process of heating zinc in the forge.

What challenges are mentioned regarding working with plaster?

What happens to the zinc when it is cast into the pool?

What interesting shapes can be formed from the melted zinc?