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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: JD_Senpai on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:30:16

Title: Hello, I was looking for some help possibly.
Post by: JD_Senpai on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:30:16

Hi, I'm somewhat still new to this hobby. I started back in August when I ordered a Planck from Massdrop. As soon as I got it, I instantly fell in love. I've been following the community from various places and been paying attention to Artisan keycaps, although I don't actually own any. I've become interested in sculpting my own artisans, and ended up designing and sculpting out a prototype. I know that I want to mold it using a 2 part Silicone mold, but I am uncertain where to split the mold for the best outcome, or if this is even the best way to mold artisan caps. I was hoping if there was someone who could point me in the right direction so I can learn more about doing this. Thanks!

Title: Re: Hello, I was looking for some help possibly.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:34:05

Welcome!

You will want to talk to Nubbinator or Binge. They are both very open to helping people and I know many of Binge's designs were made of two part Silicone molds.

Title: Re: Hello, I was looking for some help possibly.
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 07 February 2016, 20:06:43

Welcome to Geekhack!

Have a look at the su[per awesome tools and resources (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69582.0) thread, scroll down a tad, and there are a few links to keycap casting guides.

You might also like to followup on the :~$ynth (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78551.0) ;)