Very cool! Thanks for sharing the process. Casting seems like it creates a lot of waste for a single keycap - about how much does it cost in material just for one casting?
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer is one of the best things ever. Just saying. :thumb:
Sorry to hear about the setback. I know how you feel. Recently had a major setback in my project; been hard getting back on the horse. It's good to take a break, let the frustration ebb, and miss doing it a bit.
We'll be here anxiously awaiting your return!
Remember to brush your teeth, everyone!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GpC6s0D.jpg?1)
Some of the new molds failed w/ stem, so I have to get more silicone wtf life omg
Remember to brush your teeth, everyone!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GpC6s0D.jpg?1)
Some of the new molds failed w/ stem, so I have to get more silicone wtf life omg
I know this is an odd question, but when you do bi-color caps, how much resin do you initially pour in? Also, how do you get it to layer horizontally when you pour in resin from the side?
Remember to brush your teeth, everyone!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GpC6s0D.jpg?1)
Some of the new molds failed w/ stem, so I have to get more silicone wtf life omg
I know this is an odd question, but when you do bi-color caps, how much resin do you initially pour in? Also, how do you get it to layer horizontally when you pour in resin from the side?
In the old process, I would just pour with the molds open side facing up and then let that part sit and cure for a little while before injecting the second shot.
New molds are designed a little differently, but it's still pretty much the same deal.
Remember to brush your teeth, everyone!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GpC6s0D.jpg?1)
Some of the new molds failed w/ stem, so I have to get more silicone wtf life omg
I know this is an odd question, but when you do bi-color caps, how much resin do you initially pour in? Also, how do you get it to layer horizontally when you pour in resin from the side?
In the old process, I would just pour with the molds open side facing up and then let that part sit and cure for a little while before injecting the second shot.
New molds are designed a little differently, but it's still pretty much the same deal.
Thanks. If I may ask, do you let it cure completely or do you want the intiial layer to still be a little wet?
Remember to brush your teeth, everyone!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GpC6s0D.jpg?1)
Some of the new molds failed w/ stem, so I have to get more silicone wtf life omg
I know this is an odd question, but when you do bi-color caps, how much resin do you initially pour in? Also, how do you get it to layer horizontally when you pour in resin from the side?
In the old process, I would just pour with the molds open side facing up and then let that part sit and cure for a little while before injecting the second shot.
New molds are designed a little differently, but it's still pretty much the same deal.
Thanks. If I may ask, do you let it cure completely or do you want the intiial layer to still be a little wet?
It really depends on the cure time of the resin you're using. You want it to be solid enough that the next injection won't displace any of the previous shot, so pretty solid. But it bonds better afaik if it's not fully cured. For instance the resin I use with a 2-hour demold time I usually inject doubleshots after about one hour.
But really you need to figure out what works best for your own setup and stuff, many environmental things can affect the way / speed the resin cures at, etc. Experiment a lot and keep detailed info!