munky79 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 hi everyone i would like to share my attempt at moulding various icons and stuff from GS. my moulds are simple press moulds in Super Sculpey, which you bake in the oven and it hardens and seem good for casting though ive had a small amount of shrinkage on the first mould. to combat this il try cooking at a lower temp or reinforcing the moulds to see if the shrinkage stops. any how here are the pics of the first mould: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/munky79/DSC00398.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/munky79/DSC00399.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/munky79/DSC00400.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/munky79/DSC00401.jpg cheers munky Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein Windir Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 This is a BIG no no on this board. You might want to read the forum rules. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky79 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 i checked with the mods on if i could post pics, i am in no way selling these or offering the casts to people mearly just showing what can be done. i apologize if it offends anyone, if so i will remove the pics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GumbaFish Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Those look much better than I would have guessed. I am curious about two things however. First when you placed the bitz into the sculpey did you leave it for a while to harden a bit before baking, if so any idea how long? Second what did you use for a release agent when you placed the green stuff into the mold. This could be helpful since I had planned on scuplting a few bits like chapter icons but didnt want to resculpt them constantly but if I could make a couple of variations then just mass produce them that would be ace. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky79 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 i used some oil as a release agent lightly brushed on( i plan on washing the casts in soapy water before i paint them, and i literally pressed them in and stuck it in the oven. the super sculpey is very soft and squishy out of the pack. i stuck bits of rod to the backs of the parts so i could pull them out again, and once the GS has started to go off you can pop the casts out real easy. my plans are the same as your i need loads of Space wolf icons and stuff but its so hard to get hold of the extras sprues i decided to make my own lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJP Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 That's some impressive looking castings you've got there... And Ein, i'd guess that this is all ok as he is not selling the mold or product, only showing what can be done... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Thunder Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Very nice, munky. I like! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4155 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 how do you get the hole in the shoulder pad where the arm goes. and it would be good to get some pics of them on mins ac Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aioannou Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 absolutely fantastic idea. i've been trying to figure out how i can make some unique shoulder pads without paying through my preverbial arse hole! you sir are brilliant! idea stealed! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl4d Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'd like to want to see these on a marine just to look at the shrinkage your talking about, cause they are looking amazingly good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha PTP Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hmm. That makes me have some ideas. My models can always use more details. :D Nice work, mate. Really impressive results. Have you made another mold and tried doing resin? For things like custom bases, ect. Alpha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBMAKENZIE Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I believe green stuff can take the vulcanizing process cant it? So that would mean it could take a resin filler too. The question becomes can Super Sculpty do it? (And if not then you can use Green STuff in its place) I've been experimenting with Green stuff molds at the moment (Made of Green Stuff) and so far results have been very good. The funniest part was it was the idea of my Local GW manager to do them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky79 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 how do you get the hole in the shoulder pad where the arm goes. and it would be good to get some pics of them on mins the hole wasnt intentional i ran out of gs so i stuck the end of my brush in the mould to fill up the space, i suppose you cold use a marine arm coated in oil to make the inside of the pad "I'd like to want to see these on a marine just to look at the shrinkage your talking about, cause they are looking amazingly good." il rustle up a close up of the original pad and the moulded one for ya "I believe green stuff can take the vulcanizing process cant it? So that would mean it could take a resin filler too. The question becomes can Super Sculpty do it?" it should take resin its very hard once baked only the release agent may have to be different ive been using cooking oil from the kitchen so i can wash the cast in washing up liquid when i need them heres the best pic i could do of the shrinkage: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/munky79/DSC00415.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1639991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atin Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 briljant.. thats one way of making cheap ass details for your sm.. would it work on stormbolters and other larger items? ( the shrinkage part ) gonna try it myself.. great idea.. cheers atin Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg033 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 nicely done. haven't tried scuply to make molds before but have used greenstuff - looks like i may have to give it a go. not sure i like the look of the shrinkage so much. for for more pure detail bits it looks like ti could be great. have you tried to just make a mold of the icon from the shoulder pad rather than the whole pad? could resolve any issues you have with the whole pad being slightly smaller as you'll just have the emblem moulded to stick on standard pads. lhg033 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky79 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 its not really clear on the picture of the mould but around the edge are 5 wolf skulls from a banner top im hoping i can use them to put on legs or weapons etc il try and make a pad with one il cast it today and post the pic when i get back from work tonight(i hope ;)) i just recieved my GW saw in the post so i can start making some marines il post some progress pics in my blog Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Did you get the super sculpey white of terracotta? and which one? I'm thinking of trying this myself, i could use some extra stuff. (for myself of course) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell93 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 why dont you leave the pads in the thing when you bake it so if the block shrinks th mould thing wont Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohort Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Sculpey actually shrinks very little; I read somewhere its less than two percent. If its shrinking more than that you might want to look at the temperature your baking at and how long you're using it. Sculpey only requires fifteen minutes for every quarter of an inch. Man, I am so tempted to try this with my Flesh Tearers. Cohort Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavyer Jubal Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 well then you would have the problem of molten plastic in your molds i think, so you dont wanna do that;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 deathwatch and termie pads here i come ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky79 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Sculpey actually shrinks very little; I read somewhere its less than two percent. If its shrinking more than that you might want to look at the temperature your baking at and how long you're using it. Sculpey only requires fifteen minutes for every quarter of an inch. Man, I am so tempted to try this with my Flesh Tearers. Cohort i will try the next mould on a lower temp to see if it stops the shrinking, as for leaving the pad in there its not a bad idea i may try it. and i bought the flesh/pinkish colour stuff Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbadons Chosen Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 is super sculpty like fimo? cos i need to try this Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky79 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 is super sculpty like fimo?cos i need to try this its similar but designed for fine detail sculpting Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metcalfedan Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 and i bought the flesh/pimkish colour stuff Do You mean this stuff?: http://www.sculpey.com/Products/products_poly_elasticlay.htm Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/141801-greenstuff-moulds/#findComment-1640359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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