| Casting Agency | |
|---|---|
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| Participants | User:buzz, Tahtkev |
| Skills | casting, mixing, stirring |
| Status | Planning |
| Niche | Artsy stuff |
| Purpose | Use in other project |
| Tool | No |
| Location | |
| Cost | $$$$$ |
| Tool category | |
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Lets cast some stuff!
Silicone, various resins, gypsum, TPU, many materials can be cast to make interesting objects that would be a lot more effort to make in other methods.
More to follow!
Some Ideas of projects that could benefit
- Two-part 3D printed cases, where the 3d print becomes a mold to cast into, to which the material adheres and makes a case thats part rigid, part flexible for that pro-feeling.
- Remaking accessibility items in flexible materials to get better compatibility with humanlife.
- Bounce-cover-sleeves for random objects; phones, beerbottles, game consoles, remote controls
- Wheels for random projects
In Progress
Tahtkev
Currently printing molds and orienting on the best material to cast in Smooth-On seems to be the industry standard wonder if there is something more economical
Info's on various smooth on resins (which do not need degassing necessarily Soft = "Smooth-On ecoflex 00-30", Med = "Smooth-On ecoflex 00-50", Firm = "Smooth-On dragon skin 10"
Links and Sources
https://www.formx.nl/index.php (they sell Smooth-on and other relatied products)