I don’t know about the poster but I use them for making mold boxes. They work great for what I do. All My mold boxes are about ¾ of an inch think and...
I ran across this little article from a steampunk website and had to tell everyone. This is the coolest idea for a casting I have seen in a while. You can cast...
In thinking about the Composi-mold material I was thinking about soft plastic items that can be melted to use for a mold. I came up with worms! No, not...
ARGH! I promise these will work: http://telephonecreations.com/Vacuum-Chamber.JPG http://telephonecreations.com/Vacuum-Chamber2.JPG Forgot to mention that this...
Has anyone used this Composi-Mold one part mold making substance? http://www.compositherm.com/co321.html I was thinking of trying it. RTV Silicone is so darn...
I'm sure this has been discussed, but my searches didn't find anything. So I'll ask. What is a safe adhesive to use to hold a master to the glass and prevent...
I am hoping someone on this list can help me. I keep getting a pitch in the molds I am making. I have made master molds out of plaster. When I am done...
So I was at the "2nd Chance" store at my local dump the other day. I stumbled across a vacuum pump that could have been Army issue in 1960. It is a Robinair...
I took a few photos of my recent foray into the centrifugal resin casting world on a budget. They are in a folder titled "centrifugal resin casting" The...
Hi group, I was doing a 2 piece mold and the silicone for the plug did not set. Hmm What did I do wrong? Answer used the wrong catalyst. Bummer. I poured the...
One of the pressure pots I have on hand here is a Grainger paint pot........... http://www.puppetsandprops.com/Images/Pressure%20Pot.jpg ...... with black...
Hi First many tried to answer my question and I thank you. I realize the variables regarding viscosity, hardener, temperature, etc. I especially appreciate the...
Im sorry if this covers old ground, I would like to build a model with a see through exterior using a clear cast resin. I reside in the uk and wondered if...
I am new to the list but joined as I am soon to attempt my first castings. I want to cast some log car frames in On3. My fleet of wood cars is proving too...
Hi All I have been busy casting away in my studio and I have been learning many things, all through trial and error. I am slowly getting better with my...
Im tired of paying. $16 for 2oz of colorant or dye.Is there a lower cost solution instead of buying this from a resin or mold making supplier? Thanks Sent from...
I would like to cast a hollow urethane cylinder, open on both ends, 6 1/2" long,1 1/2" diameter with about an 1/8" wall. Any suggestions on the hollow part of...
Hi, I'm Brian. Have a few questions. If you can answer one of them and not the others, Thats Great! I want to coat the inside of an 8" diamter sphere I am...
Hello All ! I want to spin mold a curved shape and already have the mold. It is about 12" in diameter both directions with no deep crevices. I plan on using...
Pressure pot - Graco stainless steel, interior dimension is aprox 13" diameter X 26" long. Home made stand. New gasket. Has pressure gauge, male quick...
I currently get great results from John Greer's off-white resin found here: http://www.aeromarineproducts.com/casting-resin.htm . However, even though my molds...
HIYA Everyone, I was wondering if I wanted to put a piece of metal inside a resin casting what would be the best way to do this without causing undue stree to...
I'm looking for someone who might be interested in helping me choose parts and materials for both a pressure pot and vacuum set up for making dollhouse lights...
Hi Everyone, With the upcoming conventions and elections aka the silly season here in the US of A, I want quickly remind all of you that politics and political...
I usually press my resin down to 50 psi and my casts come out with no bubbles, but this method is of course limited to pressure pot size. I use a paint pot in...
Hi all. I am doing some pressure casting for the first time after umpteen years collecting the gear to actually go through with it. I have made a mood and...
2dd9 Here's something that was sent in by a member. I thought it was in the files but could't find it [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I have been casting urethane train parts for a few years now with generally pretty good results but always wanted to get rid of that last bubble, you know, the...
