Talking to a new guy about green sand made me miss the old ways

Willow Brown · 2026-03-12T04:05:04.798976+00:00

He asked why we still use bentonite when there are newer binders, and I realized I can't even remember the last time I saw a muller in person. Anyone else feel like some of the craft is getting lost with all the pre-mixed stuff?

vera_lewis6mo ago

Ugh, tell me about it... I had to show a kid how to temper by hand last month, felt like I was teaching history. The pre-mixed stuff just doesn't give you the same feel for the sand.

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amybarnes7mo ago

Ever think the old ways were just nostalgia? @the_patricia's right about the smell.

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the_patricia7mo ago

The smell of a proper muller, though.

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