22 April 2011

Resin Casting

The resin that was in the workshop was awful, one tin wouldn't even open and the other was pretty much crystallised, gave it a go anyway to see what would happen, it looked green before it got poured in but it came our clear alright



The resin really wasn't in any fit state to be worked with. So for the time being until i can get my grubby little paws on some better stuff, decided to make them out of J-Cast instead. Made another silicone mould so that four halves (two pills) can set together at the same time 

(as you can see, didn't make the same mistake twice with the silicone..)

When roto moulding with J-Cast, i've mixed in pigment before pouring it into the mould but didn't quite get it right on the first attempt here, its a bit too pink



After that though i got the hang of it and they came popping out like a dream


Colour continuity is still a little bit of an issue though. J-Cast might not have the same shine as resin will be but i quite like it!


Just need to get them finished off and joined together now!




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