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Whoops! (Resin Overpour and Magnet Jig Rebuild)
I was trying to cast some Fat Ponies while I was working on my NaMoPaiMo (National Model Painting Month) horse… and my lack of attention turned into a pretty big oops! Normally I set up the magnet leveling jig with the molds and pour in just enough resin to firmly set the round magnets. Then […]
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How to Get Level Magnets in Resin Casts
My trick for keeping magnets level when put into resin magnets. The method take large popsicle sticks, tape magnets, and a bunch of wood glue!
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Perfecting the Plaster of Paris and Wood Glue Mix
Experimenting with mixing different ratios of Plaster of Paris and Wood Glue (and acrylic paint) to get stronger plaster casts.
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Adventures in Aluminium Lost Wax Casting (Part I)
A friend of mind built a DIY forge to melt aluminum cans and play with casting things. They didn’t mind if I played along… but to cast aluminum you need sand and plaster molds. Thankfully that’s something right up my alley! Or at least in the same neighborhood. 😉 Previously I’ve made plaster positive casts […]
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Casting in Silicone molds using Plaster of Paris and Wood Glue
Update: Come check out the experimentation that led to my current recipe! At last, the casting post (that isn’t Hot Glue) is upon us! As you probably guessed from my Making a 100% Silicone Caulk Mold and the follow-up post, I’ve been happily dabbling in the world of ‘making art desks messy’ for a few […]
