Update: I have already learned many things
1. you need at least 4lbs of the mold mix and 5lbs would probably be better.
2. A two piece mold would yield much better results
3. I should have had a little bigger of a container so that I could have had 1" margins all the way around
4. the 16oz clear acrylic kit would be more than enough to do the top part of the case, but 32oz would be necessary to do the top and bottom
5. the acrylic mix should not touch bare skin lol it is worse then super glue
6. this will end up being expensive and time consuming
With all this being said I decided to continue on knowing that this was going to be a failure anyways. I figured that I was going to have to make a new mold regardless and the clear acrylic is cheap so I figured I would try it so that I would be better prepared next time nd know what to do.
This is what the mold looked like when I pulled it out.
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Of course this is a perfect example of why you shouldn't make a one piece mold. due to the curve in the top of the case that I was speaking of the mold mix covered the top of the case as well.
So once I took a scalpo to the mold and pulled out the original case I decided to go ahead and pour the acrylic on. Due to many circumstances I was unable to put the outer ring of the case back in, which was a shame because it picked up the filco logo really well. regardless I pushed ahead and poured the clear acrylic and said **** it.
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This has been an expensive learning process, so hopefully you guys will learn from my mistakes. I will update you guys in a couple of days on how this all turns out. If nothing els this will be a good piece to test different polishing techniques on, if I can get it out of the container.