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.

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