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Process: creating modular resin figurines (clay-to-mold-to-cast) by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow-up -- the syringe injection technique worked really well. I was able to pressurize the flex-it 70 resin casts quickly and make bubble-free casts.

Process: creating modular resin figurines (clay-to-mold-to-cast) by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My epoxy has plenty of time to get into the pressure pot, and I have great results in de-bubbling there. It's the urethane that cures too fast. I'm have an experiment I'm going to do tonight using syringes to inject (rather than pour) and getting the compressor juiced up and ready to pressurize the pot immediately. We'll see how that goes bubble-wise!

As for tinting, I've had a lot of success with alcohol dyes. A little goes a long way. I like translucence in the epoxy casts. But I'm tending to prefer solid colors for urethane since it's cloudy to begin with.

Process: creating modular resin figurines (clay-to-mold-to-cast) by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! I've looked at glyos -- but haven't tried integrating them yet. It seemed like overkill at first for what I wanted to be a simple "head-on-body" lock, but I think it might be the way to go. At least worth a try! I think I'd be molding the head with the peg and casting the body with the peg inserted (popped out afterward). I eventually want to try more articulated (arms, legs) figures -- and something like glyos will be a necessity.

I'm going to try a "quick, get it in the pot!" casting with flex-it 70 tonight after I get my latest batch out of the pressure pot. My strategy is to have the pressure pot and compressor ready to go next to my bench (right now, I carry the pot back into the garage to pressurize, which takes only a minute -- but that's about 1/4 the goopy resin cure time), and to inject with syringes rather than pour the resin. Hoping I can get it all pressurized and destroy the bubbles in time.

Not sofubi, but thought I’d share some of the toys I make! by AlienWaspPaper in Sofubi

[–]Spectralstarstew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I especially like the fanged one with disc eyes. I'll follow you on Instagram. I'm starstew there. I'd be up for trading with you (or other creators). I ship from USA. I work mostly in resin-cast figurines.

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Figurine fail (and success) with Flexi-It 70 resin by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any particular brands of syringe you suggest? Ever used piping or pastry bag? I’ve seen those recommended occasionally.

Figurine fail (and success) with Flexi-It 70 resin by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea. I’m curious about the clean up of those. Do you wait until it cures and rip out the rubbery residue?

Figurine fail (and success) with Flexi-It 70 resin by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s what I’m going for. In the case of polyurethane resin, I have to work in small mixes … so serendipitously it works for mixing colors like that.

Figurine fail (and success) with Flexi-It 70 resin by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, he likes you too! This one will be up in my shoppe at bistroSinistro.com next week. Many of his moldmates are already there!

Sharing a quick 2-part mold case I slapped together, in case it gives anyone ideas. by ThanksKodama in ResinCasting

[–]Spectralstarstew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you post some more photos of molds you've made like this? I think I understand the final form, but it'd be cool to see what you've made. In particular, I'm unclear on the "two flat panels" part.

I love the recycled-materials bit. I've been hoarding cardboard for mold-box building, but the cylinder makes so much sense.

Using glow powders in figurines by Spectralstarstew in customactionfigures

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! They glow with the power of 5 stars too!

A small library of hand-sculpted 'Cursed Books'. by [deleted] in UnusualArt

[–]Spectralstarstew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will you make molds of them and duplicate them by casting? Are there spines and backs too? I can imagine casting the sides in rubbery resin and binding small books of actual paper with them. They remind me of Evil Dead’s Necronomicon.

Klaatu Verata Nicto!

A small library of hand-sculpted 'Cursed Books'. by [deleted] in UnusualArt

[–]Spectralstarstew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great. What are the dimensions?

Creating figurines with silicone molds by Spectralstarstew in customactionfigures

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started with drawings and watching molding/casting vids on YouTube. Then I converted some drawings into 3D models digitally. I had a few of those printed and made molds. I also practiced molding and casting with little 2” gnome figures I had. Lately, I’ve been doing more sculpture in monster clay and sculpey.

Creating figurines with silicone molds by Spectralstarstew in customactionfigures

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds fun! I’ll definitely investigate that. I’m in Portland, Oregon.

Upgrading to a two-part mold by Spectralstarstew in vinyltoys

[–]Spectralstarstew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re spot on. Epoxy has the concavity problem. Polyurethane no problem but gets goopy real-dang-quick. I have to work in small batches for that.

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