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DE-gun 2.0: Finally!

Dec 27, 2011 19:57

Hi all! Any of you who happen to follow my Tumblr have seen this already, but I tried a new mold-making technique this week--one that is much easier to use, less toxic, and takes A LOT less time.

Silicone mold putty.

(Why didn't I think of this before? Simple. It was more expensive than the paint-on stuff, so naturally I tried the less-expensive way ( Read more... )

you know you're obsessed when . . ., creator: legendaryair, fanworks: cosplay, fanworks: toys

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aurawind December 28 2011, 04:52:55 UTC

WHOA!!!! It's EPIC!!!! I adore how the putty kept all the letters!

Much love to you and your work <333

legendaryair December 28 2011, 06:07:34 UTC

Thank you darling!! :D And yes, the paint-on silicone helped the putty keep the letters pretty. I was so relieved. ^^;

Much love to you too! <33

dragoncreator December 28 2011, 05:06:53 UTC

You are making me want to work on the belt buckle I never finished. XD

Out of curiosity, have you ever used Smooth-on? I've been wanting to try that stuff out.

legendaryair December 28 2011, 06:11:40 UTC

Hee, thanks! <3

And yes, the first iteration of this mold (which was really not suited to a beginner-level mold-maker like me) was made with Smooth-On paintable silicone. And I used Smooth-On 300 resin to cast the first couple of pieces. It worked really well, except for the silicone which was just too thin to work well with such a heavy piece (each resin-cast DE-gun weighs a pound or so). I really do recommend their beginners' kits, because they have all the materials you need (rubber, setters, resin, mixing cups, etc.).

But if it's a bit too expensive for you, and you just want to cast a small or medium piece with much less mess (and less toxicity), I really do recommend this stuff (Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty). It's mixed, made, and done in 20 minutes, whereas the Smooth-On silicone mold took me nearly 6 hours (and I cut out a lot of steps; they recommend 8 hours, plus an overnight cure). I'm an impatient girl, haha, so the 20-minute one worked well for me. :3

legendaryair December 28 2011, 06:13:07 UTC

Oh, and the resin I'm using is called Alumilite Amazing Casting Resin--it has the exact same properties as Smooth-On 300, but I'm able to get it at my local Hobby Lobby store instead of online (thus saving me from paying $20 shipping to get it here). ;)

kiarachu December 28 2011, 18:52:32 UTC

Holy shmaholic! This is AMAZING! Great work girl!
The swirly piece is just cute and amazing!

legendaryair December 29 2011, 07:23:03 UTC

Eee, thanks hun! :D And I love the swirly piece too, hehe. So tiny... o_o <3

kiarachu December 29 2011, 16:57:34 UTC

No problem...and I can see that...but it's beautiful ^_^

dani_kin December 28 2011, 19:47:32 UTC

Holy shit Emma! This is awesomesauce with kickass sprinkles! I am ungodly impressed by both the detail that came out and the superior ease at which it seems to be working. This is fucking magic, friend.

Plus I'm heartened by the lack of toxic fumes. I wouldn't want my internet wife to get some kind of weird cancer.... <3

legendaryair December 30 2011, 23:59:18 UTC

Haha, thanks so much Dani! ILU~ :D <3

And god yes, I am also happy about the lack of toxic fumes. No more having to wear a gas mask everywhere... XD

fearcat December 28 2011, 21:38:06 UTC

XDXD

legendaryair December 30 2011, 23:59:25 UTC

;D <3