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Know How... 309: Resin Casting

1,582 views · Published 8 May 2017 · 47:13 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Hands-On AI · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Patrick shows us how to make our own resin castings for cosplay and we discuss the recent Silicon Valley Comic Con. 

Resin casting

Materials:
Silicone Putty:
-Smooth-On Silicone Mold Making Rubber
-Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty
-EasyMold Silicone Putty
Mold release agent:
-Mann Release Technologies Ease Release 200
-Castin'Craft Mold Release & Conditioner
Resin:
-EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy
-Alumilite Amazing Casting Resin
-Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast

Create a silicone mold
-Take equal parts of "Component A" and "Component B"
-Ball them up to make sure the balls are about the same size
-Mix them together so there are no swirls (about 1 minute)
-Roll it into a ball and then flatten slightly.  Press object into putty.
-Allow sitting for 25 minutes before removing the object.
-Allow for additional curing time if possible.  A hair dryer can be used to accelerate curing.

Pour the resin
-Pour equal amounts of "A" and "B" into separate plastic cups
-Pour them together into a mixing cup slowly until no swirls are seen.
-Pour slowly into mold and allow the resin to flow naturally
-Allow curing for 18-24 hours

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