Astartes-ULTRA Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Brothers, I'm casting some small components for my mini's (bolt pistols, stowage bags, etc) and have a lot to do. So far I've been using the clear instant mold stuff to make my mold and superfine milliput to cast the components. I could try my hand at silicone and resin but this seems a bit quicker. Is there a better putty out there to use? Any help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I normally use Milliput Yellow-grey when casting from push-moulds. For smaller and more delicate parts (like heads), I use ProCreate. When I cast with Milliput, I use a little talc as a mould release (dust it on with an old soft paintbrush), but switch to using a little olive oil instead when using the ProCreate putty (again applied lightly with an old paintbrush). In the end though, I guess it depends on what you're casting, and what you're going to use the cast(s) for? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4451808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 To me it sounds like Astartes-ULTRA is asking for the stuff to make the mold with. I'm interested too :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4451850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 To me it sounds like Astartes-ULTRA is asking for the stuff to make the mold with. I'm interested too Hmm, no; I'm pretty sure I've answered the correct question: Brothers, I'm casting some small components for my mini's (bolt pistols, stowage bags, etc) and have a lot to do. So far I've been using the clear instant mold stuff to make my mold and superfine milliput to cast the components. I could try my hand at silicone and resin but this seems a bit quicker. Is there a better putty out there to use? Any help is greatly appreciated. Anyway, for mould-making where I need lots of pulls of small items, I use a two-part silicone putty (sometimes sold as "Blu-stuff"). It cures in just minutes, and works very well if you dust with talc and cast in Milliput Yellow-Grey.v :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4451857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teun135 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Procreate holds finer detail, but is more flexible. Milliput (standard yellow stuff) doesn't capture the fine details as well, but it is less flexible (and thus more suitable for things like legs or whatnot). For either product, I use vaseline in the mold as a release agent, applied with a q-tip. I'm sure there are more effective agents, however! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4451889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 To me it sounds like Astartes-ULTRA is asking for the stuff to make the mold with. I'm interested too Hmm, no; I'm pretty sure I've answered the correct question: Brothers, I'm casting some small components for my mini's (bolt pistols, stowage bags, etc) and have a lot to do. So far I've been using the clear instant mold stuff to make my mold and superfine milliput to cast the components. I could try my hand at silicone and resin but this seems a bit quicker. Is there a better putty out there to use? Any help is greatly appreciated. Anyway, for mould-making where I need lots of pulls of small items, I use a two-part silicone putty (sometimes sold as "Blu-stuff"). It cures in just minutes, and works very well if you dust with talc and cast in Milliput Yellow-Grey.v Sorry, wasn't thinking properly But thanks for the extra details :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4451929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astartes-ULTRA Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks for the advice, Brothers. I've used the clear stuff you warm up in hot water until it becomes malleable which when I cast with milliput it doesn't seem to even need a mould release, which is nice. As well as small items I've been trying to cast terminator legs for my truescale project using this combo but I definitely will invest in some blu stuff putty to make molds of finer detail things (like aquillias etc) and procreate to cast said finer things. Nice one chaps! Much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4452545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg033 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 have a look at master of the forge's site for tips on making moulds if you need them (edit: linked site) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4453049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astartes-ULTRA Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Just did, and I may have accidently ordered some liquid blu stuff... next month I may accidently order some blu stuff putty...... very accident prone lately.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4455368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just did, and I may have accidently ordered some liquid blu stuff... next month I may accidently order some blu stuff putty... ... very accident prone lately.... Don't worry, it happens to us all! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324230-whats-the-best-two-part-putty-for-casting/#findComment-4455764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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