Black Arts Casting: Precision by Design, Mastery by Experience
At Black Arts, we don’t just pour metal into a mould and hope for the best.
Most casters do — and it shows.
In many casting outfits, there’s usually one person who truly understands the process — The Caster. As the business grows, they move into management, and production is handed off to siloed operators. Each person learns a narrow role, but rarely sees the whole picture. The result? Quality breaks down. Problems go unseen. And the work becomes mechanical, not intelligent.
At the other end of the spectrum is the novice — the person who knows how to pour metal, but has no idea why things work. Maybe they were shown once, maybe they copied something from YouTube. But there’s no real depth, no grounding in metallurgy, and no understanding of how each variable affects outcome. These setups often underprice, overpromise, and fail when real complexity shows up.
At Black Arts, we are neither bloated nor blind — we are built on expertise. Our knowledge is leading edge, self-taught, and battle-proven. We don’t just keep up with modern casting science — we push it forward. We cast for other casters. We take on the toughest jobs as part of our normal workflow. Done right. On the right kit. In the right atmosphere. Every time.
We’re a small, specialist foundry based in Staffordshire, built on our founder’s over 60,000 hours of hands-on innovation. Every alloy. Every burnout curve. Every casting tree. Designed, tested, and refined by the same person who still casts every job.
Unlike most casters, we don’t run a rigid production line. We don’t shoehorn your work into a set profile. We build each casting process from the ground up — tailored to the part, the geometry, the compromises in the model, and the intended use. Every variable is deliberate:
- Alloy selection
- Sprue system
- Investment chemistry
- Flask size
- Burnout profile
- Metal temperature
- Flask temperature at pour
- Cooling time
- Devesting method
- Post-processing
- Sprue removal and finishing
This is not just process. It’s judgement. And that judgement only works because it rests on a rigid technical foundation that allows for controlled variation — not chaos.
It takes over two years for a trainee here to stop costing us money. Most never reach full autonomy — because casting at this level isn’t just a job, it’s a mindset. It demands clarity, insight, and an emotional investment in the outcome. You can’t fake this.
Some clients leave — two or three a year. But most come back. And when they do, it’s always the same: slower service, higher prices, disappointing results. Because owning a casting machine doesn’t make you a caster. The difference becomes painfully obvious the moment it matters.
This is what sets us apart from ‘fast’ casters and small-scale setups, who lack the depth and discipline. And it separates us from industrial giants, where quality is flattened by volume and attention to detail dies on the production line.
At Black Arts, we are a true family business. The people who answer your calls, cast your work, and check every piece are literally family — and personally invested in every result. We only succeed when you do.
Jewellery-Grade Detail as Standard
Originating from a background in traditional goldsmithing, Black Arts brings a highly trained eye for quality and detail. Over many years, we have refined our casting processes to achieve a jewellery-quality finish directly from the mould.
We believe in both sustainability and profitability, and we willingly invest our time and expertise to help our customers succeed.
Transparent Pricing & Flexible Options
We price our work based on its true value — not on what we think you can afford.
- No excessive metal markups
- Clients may supply sentimental or scrap metals
- One-offs and large runs equally welcome
- Flexible pricing for non-standard projects
Your Work, Always Protected
We operate under a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with all clients by default.
- Your moulds, models, and castings will never be shared or reused without consent
- We never distribute or reproduce your work for third parties
- All physical materials are returned on request, with no charge beyond postage
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Black Arts is proud to be the casting partner of choice for well-known brands and top-tier manufacturers. Our clients choose us for one reason:
Uncompromising quality, confidentiality, and trust.
