amrogers3 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Anyone come across any good tutorials on how to cast small items? I have a wolf head I sculpted up using GS and want to cast it to make duplicates. I tried to use some techniques I found on youtube but it didn't come out very well. Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hirstarts have a good tutorial on how to make a mould and use it. Many gaming sites that focus on the 28mm far future SF armoured warriors game tend to frown on discussion of the "forbidden arts" so you probably won't get much help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2754157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amrogers3 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hirstarts have a good tutorial on how to make a mould and use it. Many gaming sites that focus on the 28mm far future SF armoured warriors game tend to frown on discussion of the "forbidden arts" so you probably won't get much help. Thanks chromedog. Not sure why, as long as the sculpt is yours and not IP there isn't a problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2754168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur Ball Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 You might want to try the following website. They deal with silicone molds. http://www.moldmakingsilicone.com/index.htm Good luck. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2755258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Thanks chromedog. Not sure why, as long as the sculpt is yours and not IP there isn't a problem. I agree. To some, knowledge of the "forbidden arts" leads to [certain unnamed illegal acts that are NOT theft]. Just because I know full well HOW to do it, it does not presuppose that I WILL do such a thing. Generally speaking, unless you are needing 10+ copies of an item, casting it will NOT be cost effective. EVEN workinprogress forums, where several resin casters congregate, insist on any casts (original or otherwise) being primed before display. Given that one of THEIR topics was on "clear casting" (for stealthy-type units, for example), priming does kind of defeat the purpose, don't you think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2755862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 One word for you: Oyumaru. Check it out on youtube etc, it's a fantastic moulding compound and VERY cheap. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2755910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyon Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I have seen a few good tutorials on Dakka This is for a 2 part mold http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/242040.page This is the one I prefer though, Blackhand's general tutorial. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/307451.page If you're in the US, you won't be able to get pinkasil easily, but I have found Oomoo 30 Silicone and Oomoo 25 Silicone can be good replacements for the mold as they are 1:1 mix as well, and the company that makes those also makes some casting stuff you can use in the mold too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2756157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ever heard of something called Instant Mold? It's easy to use, reusable, comparatively cheapand I have not found anything that sticks to it - you could even potentially use superglue to cast a piece from the mold! Here's a couple of links to it - http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/product_info.php/...ant-mold-p-7592 http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/tools-an...stant-mold.html Hope that helps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2757070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ever heard of something called Instant Mold? It's easy to use, reusable, comparatively cheapand I have not found anything that sticks to it - you could even potentially use superglue to cast a piece from the mold! Very similar product to Oyumaru, out of interest have you found any suitable liquid casting mediums? I tried PVA but it largely evaporated before drying! I've heard Superglue can work but it's not very cost effective. I would try 1:1 pouring resins but I think they heat up which would destroy the detail of the molds? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2757142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ever heard of something called Instant Mold? It's easy to use, reusable, comparatively cheapand I have not found anything that sticks to it - you could even potentially use superglue to cast a piece from the mold! Very similar product to Oyumaru, out of interest have you found any suitable liquid casting mediums? I tried PVA but it largely evaporated before drying! I've heard Superglue can work but it's not very cost effective. I would try 1:1 pouring resins but I think they heat up which would destroy the detail of the molds? I normally use GS or a similar 2-part putty. Superglue would work for a single sided mold (i.e. not in two halves) but I don't know of any really suitable liquid casting mediums. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2757901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm giving superglue a run tonight, fingers crossed! I've mainly used GS too and it's been a real success! Much better than trying to form the mold from GS too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2757956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm giving superglue a run tonight, fingers crossed! I've mainly used GS too and it's been a real success! Much better than trying to form the mold from GS too! Let me know how the superglue works out - never tried it myself but it would be interesting to see the results. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2758310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 FYI, superglue is a total failure for instant mold, it just evaporated and partly melted my mold! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2760213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 FYI, superglue is a total failure for instant mold, it just evaporated and partly melted my mold! I gave superglue a try too and it didn't work - it wouldn't dry but didn't melt anything. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229485-know-of-any-good-casting-tutorials/#findComment-2760736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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