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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 0:30:12 GMT 1, i have been looking around the internet for a company who would float cast an object in a clear resin but it seems their isnt anywhere that does this kinda thing...
i was just wondering if anyone on here knew how to do it easily or someone who could help,
cheers,
five
i have been looking around the internet for a company who would float cast an object in a clear resin but it seems their isnt anywhere that does this kinda thing...
i was just wondering if anyone on here knew how to do it easily or someone who could help,
cheers,
five
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Resin Casting?, by misterx on Nov 30, 2011 1:16:57 GMT 1, Resin that is waffle friendly perhaps??? 
Resin that is waffle friendly perhaps??? |
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 1:18:36 GMT 1, ha ha yeh well you have to coat it in a sealant first so i would hope that would protect it 
ha ha yeh well you have to coat it in a sealant first so i would hope that would protect it |
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 14:04:33 GMT 1, cheers guys did you know about these before hand or find them online if so how did you find them i was looking for an hour or two...
cheers guys did you know about these before hand or find them online if so how did you find them i was looking for an hour or two...
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 16:07:23 GMT 1, and the answer seems to be. "Unfortunately a waffle, being organic, would not work in our process so unable to assist" or "Sorry, this would probably burn dark brown or black in process."
cheers for all the help but i guess it aint guna be possible,
im sure it could be done by maybe putting a coating around it first but i guess they aren't prepared to waste allot of time trying stuff...
and the answer seems to be. "Unfortunately a waffle, being organic, would not work in our process so unable to assist" or "Sorry, this would probably burn dark brown or black in process."
cheers for all the help but i guess it aint guna be possible,
im sure it could be done by maybe putting a coating around it first but i guess they aren't prepared to waste allot of time trying stuff...
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 17:36:07 GMT 1, It would be easy enough to try yourself. From personal experience you need to make 5-6 strengths of resin . Applied thickest first. A pva/water mix should preserve foods. Although you would obviously do test runs first.
It would be easy enough to try yourself. From personal experience you need to make 5-6 strengths of resin . Applied thickest first. A pva/water mix should preserve foods. Although you would obviously do test runs first.
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 18:15:47 GMT 1, you got any idea how to make a mold? as i guess you couldnt cut it after?
you got any idea how to make a mold? as i guess you couldnt cut it after?
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 18:23:45 GMT 1, What are you trying to do ? Make a mold or a resin case? They are completly different things
What are you trying to do ? Make a mold or a resin case? They are completly different things
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 18:40:45 GMT 1, well i want to float an invader waffle in a cube of resin but guess i would need a mold to set it in
well i want to float an invader waffle in a cube of resin but guess i would need a mold to set it in
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 18:56:04 GMT 1, No...the resin is sold, so it would hold the wafle. Just like the invader tiles.
No...the resin is sold, so it would hold the wafle. Just like the invader tiles.
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 19:00:18 GMT 1, No...the resin is sold, so it would hold the wafle. Just like the invader tiles.
yeh i just ment i would like it to have the ilusion of floating e.g. not touching the side on the resin cube it is in.
like them old paper weights you used to get with advertising inside but i want a waffle instead
No...the resin is sold, so it would hold the wafle. Just like the invader tiles. yeh i just ment i would like it to have the ilusion of floating e.g. not touching the side on the resin cube it is in. like them old paper weights you used to get with advertising inside but i want a waffle instead |
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Resin Casting?, by speebe on Nov 30, 2011 19:04:27 GMT 1, A lot depends on the size and depth of the waffle itself but basic the mold does need to be made of an object the approximate size of the waffle, allowing about 10-20mm excess on all sides.
You'll need:
An initial form to cast from eg mdf/acrylic
Silicone mold of the form - approx 2kg
Clear casting resin & catalyst - approx 3kg
Resin will need to be cast in at least 4 layers to avoid overheating as it cures...
Once cast, it'll need to be cut, polished etc...
I'd estimate that it'd use about £65-£85 worth of materials without labour costs and there is a possibility that any air or moisture inside the waffle could result in gases being released, cracking the resin cast over time.
That being said it had crossed my mind to try and pick one up on the Sat if they were still making waffles and having a go myself.
A lot depends on the size and depth of the waffle itself but basic the mold does need to be made of an object the approximate size of the waffle, allowing about 10-20mm excess on all sides.
You'll need:
An initial form to cast from eg mdf/acrylic
Silicone mold of the form - approx 2kg
Clear casting resin & catalyst - approx 3kg
Resin will need to be cast in at least 4 layers to avoid overheating as it cures...
Once cast, it'll need to be cut, polished etc...
I'd estimate that it'd use about £65-£85 worth of materials without labour costs and there is a possibility that any air or moisture inside the waffle could result in gases being released, cracking the resin cast over time.
That being said it had crossed my mind to try and pick one up on the Sat if they were still making waffles and having a go myself.
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 19:12:43 GMT 1, Speebe...could you not jusr coat the waffle in a water/pva mix which drys transparent ?
It would save the trouble of makinv a mold and would lock moisture into the waffle ?
Its how u u make joke spilt icecreams and stops the cone degrading
Speebe...could you not jusr coat the waffle in a water/pva mix which drys transparent ?
It would save the trouble of makinv a mold and would lock moisture into the waffle ?
Its how u u make joke spilt icecreams and stops the cone degrading
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 19:14:50 GMT 1, No...the resin is sold, so it would hold the wafle. Just like the invader tiles. yeh i just ment i would like it to have the ilusion of floating e.g. not touching the side on the resin cube it is in. like them old paper weights you used to get with advertising inside but i want a waffle instead
You apply layers of resin at different consistencies.....this is how you get the 'floatin' look.
When really it is sitting on a thicker layer of resin.
No...the resin is sold, so it would hold the wafle. Just like the invader tiles. yeh i just ment i would like it to have the ilusion of floating e.g. not touching the side on the resin cube it is in. like them old paper weights you used to get with advertising inside but i want a waffle instead You apply layers of resin at different consistencies.....this is how you get the 'floatin' look. When really it is sitting on a thicker layer of resin. |
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 19:16:10 GMT 1, how long would that preserve it for des?
how long would that preserve it for des?
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Resin Casting?, by speebe on Nov 30, 2011 19:25:34 GMT 1, Speebe...could you not jusr coat the waffle in a water/pva mix which drys transparent ? It would save the trouble of makinv a mold and would lock moisture into the waffle ? Its how u u make joke spilt icecreams and stops the cone degrading
The sponge of the waffle would soak it up well, but it would look very glossy when set, although I think that the water in the PVA would turn the waffle to mush.
Other options might be to dip the waffle in clear casting resin and raise the waffle while that sets to preserve it.
If you had a deep enough tupperware/polyurethane container you save money and time by casting the resin directly inside, pouring in layers. I'd lay the waffle in there on the second layer/third layer.
The cast can then be removed once the final layer has set... job done but it will take the form of the container.
Speebe...could you not jusr coat the waffle in a water/pva mix which drys transparent ? It would save the trouble of makinv a mold and would lock moisture into the waffle ? Its how u u make joke spilt icecreams and stops the cone degrading The sponge of the waffle would soak it up well, but it would look very glossy when set, although I think that the water in the PVA would turn the waffle to mush. Other options might be to dip the waffle in clear casting resin and raise the waffle while that sets to preserve it. If you had a deep enough tupperware/polyurethane container you save money and time by casting the resin directly inside, pouring in layers. I'd lay the waffle in there on the second layer/third layer. The cast can then be removed once the final layer has set... job done but it will take the form of the container. |
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 19:25:55 GMT 1, how long would that preserve it for des?
I wouldnt say itd be archival :-) but longer than in pack i guess.
Also if u ever went to a crap museum as a kid, the food on display is usually real food varnished to preserve it.
how long would that preserve it for des? I wouldnt say itd be archival :-) but longer than in pack i guess. Also if u ever went to a crap museum as a kid, the food on display is usually real food varnished to preserve it. |
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 19:30:48 GMT 1, Cheers speebe, your tray n layers method is exactly what I was meaning....but explained much better :-)
Cheers speebe, your tray n layers method is exactly what I was meaning....but explained much better :-)
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 19:38:33 GMT 1, well if i can get my hands on a waffle i think a pva wash is probably the more viable offer for me.
thanks for all the help you guys!
well if i can get my hands on a waffle i think a pva wash is probably the more viable offer for me.
thanks for all the help you guys!
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 19:50:03 GMT 1, Please try the process on normal waffles first and leave them a few weeks or months to see what happens
Please try the process on normal waffles first and leave them a few weeks or months to see what happens
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 20:03:43 GMT 1, i would but im not sure how long a space invader one would last. and i think they are having the iron up and running tomorrow
i would but im not sure how long a space invader one would last. and i think they are having the iron up and running tomorrow
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Resin Casting?, by des77 on Nov 30, 2011 20:34:27 GMT 1, The edition must be pre made... Cooled and sealed. A toasting process removes moisture its self so these may last years in the packaging provided.
The edition must be pre made... Cooled and sealed. A toasting process removes moisture its self so these may last years in the packaging provided.
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Resin Casting?, by maumau93 on Nov 30, 2011 20:37:14 GMT 1, i was thinking bout just getting one from the show im not spashing out 300 for one
i was thinking bout just getting one from the show im not spashing out 300 for one
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