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Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: nntnam on Sun, 17 June 2012, 10:04:49

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff430/nntnam112/IMGP3288.jpg)

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff430/nntnam112/IMGP3286.jpg)

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff430/nntnam112/IMGP3285.jpg)

Did it myself. Still need to fix the mold. :-D

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: GeorgeStorm on Sun, 17 June 2012, 10:14:27

Must sound so deep :D

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:04:59

You brokeded the stem :(

WHat are you using for casting?

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: nntnam on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:10:54

Quote from: MagicMeatball;615491

You brokeded the stem :(

WHat are you using for casting?

Yep. it is because of the mold. I need to re make the mold. The keycaps can sit on the keyboard but may loose easily. I'm using polyester at the moment, but seeking for another material, polyester doesn't give a good finish.

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:13:15

Polyester resin is also highly toxic and dangerous to work with. Are you doing it outside with a filtered mask? I hope so >.<

Looks nice though. Have you tried it on a switch with an LED? Might wanna make sure it clears the LED.

Epoxy resin works well, and comes in clears.

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: nntnam on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:20:39

Quote from: MagicMeatball;615497

Polyester resin is also highly toxic and dangerous to work with. Are you doing it outside with a filtered mask? I hope so >.<

Looks nice though. Have you tried it on a switch with an LED? Might wanna make sure it clears the LED.

Epoxy resin works well, and comes in clears.

Thanks for your warning. I almost don't know that >.<. Luckily, it's just my first try. Is it still toxic after cured? I don't have a led keyboard, so can't tell you about its transparency, but I think it does not let the light through much.

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:35:42

Quote from: nntnam;615501

Thanks for your warning. I almost don't know that >.<. Luckily, it's just my first try. Is it still toxic after cured? I don't have a led keyboard, so can't tell you about its transparency, but I think it does not let the light through much.

It's not still toxic when it's cured, but the fumes are dangerous when you are mixing the resin with the catalyst. Don't kill your brain cells my friend.

Try epoxy resin. It's still toxic, but not as bad. And definitely work outside, with a painters mask. :)

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 11:40:09

http://www.****blick.com/products/artmolds-aquaclear-resin/

"Unlike polyester resins, (which are extremely toxic and require the use of a NIOSH mask), AquaClear has little or no odor. Set time: 15–20 minutes."

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: nntnam on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:02:36

Quote from: MagicMeatball;615509

http://www.****blick.com/products/artmolds-aquaclear-resin/

"Unlike polyester resins, (which are extremely toxic and require the use of a NIOSH mask), AquaClear has little or no odor. Set time: 15–20 minutes."

This looks good. Thanks for your help. This may be thing I'm seeking for.

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:12:10

Looks so thick, the switch housing will just barely miss the side of the keycap wall. (excellent!)

Good work: I hope you get your mould working, 'cause that'd look killer with or without an LED underneath.

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: thegunner100 on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:13:47

Very nice, it reminds me of strawberry jelly :D

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: nntnam on Sun, 17 June 2012, 12:49:52

Thanks for all your kind words, guys. I'm working on the new mold now. Hope it will work well this time :D

Title: So, I heard you like thick keycaps :p
Post by: MMB on Sun, 17 June 2012, 14:30:16

Another resin to consider:

http://store.goodybeads.com/store/products/A009509.html