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When working with mold making, I do my best to use reusable tools and limit waste. You can use alternative and disposable tools if needed. _________________________________________________________________________________ RESIN FOR CASTING Industry standard! Cures to a solid white plastic in 15 minutes. Smooth Cast 300 : amzn.to/4jsB29j _________________________________________________________________________________ SILICON FOR MOLDING A translucent mold material is easier to avoid bubbles when learning. Dragon Skin 20 : amzn.to/3E5E8jA _________________________________________________________________________________ MOLD BOXES Making a mold box is easiest and reusable with Lego pieces. Seal the bottom and edges using reusable Monster clay or Plasticine. You can also use plastic containers, carboard, foamboard, and hot glue to make a mold box. Lego : amzn.to/3WviEmm Monster Clay : amzn.to/40u3Aqk _________________________________________________________________________________ MIXING AND POURING I use disposable plastic cups for the silicon mold. Clear is best to visualize the equal parts A & B. I also recommend going by weight. Be sure to follow the directions and use gloves. Kitchen Scale : amzn.to/4jp3HMG Plastic Cups : amzn.to/4ho8A6T Kitchen Gloves : amzn.to/4h3QN5a Rubber Gloves: amzn.to/3E27Q9a Label two Pyrex glasses for resin Parts A & B. These are easily reused and cleaned, with proper pour spouts for the liquid. x2 Pyrex Glasses : amzn.to/40T8yi5 Use Silicon Mixing tools and basting brushes for working with the resin in the mold. These are reusable and clean easy. Silicon Mixing Tools : amzn.to/3C8bu0J Silicon Basting brush : amzn.to/40uEJCK Use a flame on the backside of the medallion to reduce bubbles. Lighter : amzn.to/40Ha1HQ Use baby powder in the mold to reduce surface tension and bubbles in the casting. Baby Powder : amzn.to/3PNeClQ Soft Brush : amzn.to/4fPKLop _________________________________________________________________________________ BELT SANDER Use a belt sander for sanding medallion backs evenly. Belt Sander : amzn.to/42oQaOZ _________________________________________________________________________________ |
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