Silver 12 Gauge Shotgun Base Caps for Crafting | Real Spent Casings – Pack of 10

Silver Shotgun Base Caps for Crafts | 10 Pack

Real Casings for Craft Projects

These silver shotgun base caps start life as genuine once-fired 12 gauge cartridges. Each base cap – the solid metal disc at the bottom of the shell – is carefully selected, removed from the hull, cleaned, and supplied ready to use in your project.

The nickel plating gives a bright silver tone that holds up well in resin and takes adhesive and paint reliably. Each cap carries the subtle natural character of a real fired casing – slight variation in the headstamp detail and surface finish that makes them authentically individual rather than factory-uniform.

Silver or Gold – Which Should You Choose?

Silver nickel-plated (this listing, 10 pack) – bright, reflective finish. Works well in clear resin, contemporary jewellery, and projects where a chrome or silver metallic look is needed.

Gold brass (5 pack) – warm, traditional tone. Suits vintage-style projects, wooden frames, and earthy resin work. See the ‘12 Bore Shotgun Base Caps’ listing.

Note the pack sizes differ – the silver version contains 10 caps, the gold version contains 5.

What Is a Shotgun Base Cap?

The base cap is the solid metal section at the bottom of a shotgun cartridge – the part containing the primer, the headstamp, and the main structural disc. It’s the most durable and visually distinctive part of the shell, and the part that holds up best in crafting applications once separated from the plastic hull.

Project Ideas

• Resin art – embed in clear or pigmented resin for jewellery, coasters, or decorative pieces
• Fridge magnets – attach a magnet to the base for a clean finish
• Jewellery making – pendant settings and charm components
• Mixed media and collage work
• Candle holders and home accessories
• Shooting range or man cave decor

*Brands may vary

See also: Shotgun Cartridge Keychains & Shotgun Breach Flags

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FAQ

Q: How many base caps are in a pack? 10 shotgun base caps per pack (12 guage nickel plated base caps).

Q: What is the difference between this and the gold brass version? This listing contains nickel-plated silver caps – brighter, more reflective. The gold version uses natural brass with a warm tone and comes in a 5-pack. Both are genuine once-fired 12 gauge casings.

Q: Are these real shotgun casings? Yes – every cap comes from a genuine once-fired 12 gauge shotgun cartridge. Not replicas or novelty items.

Q: Are they safe to handle? Completely. The base caps are inert – no live components, no primer compound remaining. Safe to handle and use in craft projects. Always check with your airline before travelling abroad with this item.

Q: Will they all look identical? Very similar but not perfectly identical. Each cap is from a real fired casing so there may be subtle variation in headstamp detail and surface finish.

Q: Do they work well in resin? Yes – the solid metal construction holds its shape well in resin. The silver nickel finish provides good contrast in clear resin applications.

Q: Is a magnet included? No – base caps only. If you want a ready-made version with a magnet fitted, see the 12 Bore Shotgun Magnets listing in related products