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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 03:26:58

Title: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 03:26:58

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4424/35793534313_839c81a87e_c.jpg)

This caps inspiration from my nail gel and japan artist Mr.Fukahori. http://goldfishing.info/works/resins.html (http://goldfishing.info/works/resins.html)

Model
this one is first I did, get highest space and easy to painting.
Use i-rock brick cap with LEGO 2x2 brick.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4406/35793535563_2fc8dc8549_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4366/36464882931_ccaccb9309_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4368/36434173772_eb508cacb7_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4430/36206385360_056e47e35b_c.jpg)

Tool

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36434174352_365907b777_c.jpg)
Find some watercolor pen small as you can.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4372/36556690436_5372571749_c.jpg)
color ink/ color powder/ UV resin / UV nail gel / Acrylic paint

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/36434174942_b07f8591aa_c.jpg)
My place can't use vacuum pump, so I use this, it's help a bit, better than nothing.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/36206386020_38b670bf2c_c.jpg)
Magnifier , the paint area is really small , must need one :cool:

Process

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36434175442_f1c8eee440_c.jpg)
practice

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/35767343894_c8d24f3a71_c.jpg)
This is how it work, one layer resin-> paint -> one more layer resin -> paint . use each layer shadow make the paint looks like 3D.
You can use normal resin but each layer need wait for over 24hrs, thats why I choose UV resin.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/35793534033_1d63e03b66_c.jpg)
My first handmade keycap in life ;D

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/35767343664_58850c8d6a_c.jpg)
Sec one with the LEGO model, its much easiar to paint but too high for OEM profile.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/36464881181_7d0a593e10_c.jpg)
Turn to side, will see the layer I paint.

other fishes caps :

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4366/35793533803_d0acfe5ed4_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36206381210_a4f39fbb6e_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4405/35767343474_3350ab94c6_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4439/36602747485_b58f19bcdc_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4358/36206384660_865b7f947d_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4349/36434172962_a789a79d74_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/35793534823_cfb1e2f564_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4370/35767345444_220603fce7_c.jpg)

Improve
I feel this is too slow, so I try to find one way to speed up the craft.
Try to spread out the paint / resin work, than I can paint and edit easier

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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4377/35767344764_b8f6578171_c.jpg)

other caps I'm making.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4441/35767344684_f2e6f5f7da_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4388/35767343324_d3c5572987_c.jpg)

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 22:26:28

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4411/36621008215_9ca0d1e134_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4358/36621008085_c397200d18_c.jpg)

failed stem :(

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: Corgi Butts on Wed, 16 August 2017, 22:58:32

Looks great! Love the Zelda themed ones! Keep it up :)

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: klaushouse on Wed, 16 August 2017, 23:54:09

Beautiful, love the layering!

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: snownow on Sat, 19 August 2017, 04:07:39

(http://i.imgur.com/EFRWm0q.gif)

The CAT's paw area is soft! 8)

But Taiwan's keycaps's model looks damage.....I think I need rebuild new one.

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: SKD on Sat, 19 August 2017, 13:04:55

Quote from: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 03:26:58

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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/36434174942_b07f8591aa_c.jpg)

My place can't use vacuum pump, so I use this, it's help a bit, better than nothing.

What is this thing called? I am interested in one haha.

Also your methodd reminds me of this Japanese guy Riusuke Fukahori. :thumb:

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: KeLorean on Sat, 19 August 2017, 16:22:26

this is amazing and u are incredibly talented BUT stop killing yourself with the layered paint. just make it out of clay and paint it. then it will look better from the sides also. or just keep it a flat layer, which really seems fine

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Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: KeLorean on Sat, 19 August 2017, 16:26:51

and whats the deal with no vacuum pump? they really aren't too loud, smelly, dangerous, etc. mine is not much louder than a microwave and puts off a puff of smoke after it runs for 2 minutes, but it is literally a little puff. i think u should get one. it will make ur molds professional quality

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Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: klaushouse on Sat, 19 August 2017, 18:23:00

I actually disagree, I think the layering is fun and unique and adds some artistic beauty to it!

Love the soft key, wonder how it fits and works ?

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: snownow on Sun, 20 August 2017, 21:08:38

Quote from: SKD on Sat, 19 August 2017, 13:04:55

Quote from: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 03:26:58

Show Image
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/36434174942_b07f8591aa_c.jpg)

My place can't use vacuum pump, so I use this, it's help a bit, better than nothing.

What is this thing called? I am interested in one haha.

Also your methodd reminds me of this Japanese guy Riusuke Fukahori. :thumb:

I think its call food storage vacuum containers.

And yes, my idea from Mr.Fukahori, I posted his website at first post too lol
his art work is really beautiful!

Quote from: KeLorean on Sat, 19 August 2017, 16:22:26

this is amazing and u are incredibly talented BUT stop killing yourself with the layered paint. just make it out of clay and paint it. then it will look better from the sides also. or just keep it a flat layer, which really seems fine
and whats the deal with no vacuum pump? they really aren't too loud, smelly, dangerous, etc. mine is not much louder than a microwave and puts off a puff of smoke after it runs for 2 minutes, but it is literally a little puff. i think u should get one. it will make ur molds professional quality

I agree the clay will more easy to do and easy to get amount, there is an koi keycaps in reddit getting sale also use clay to made the fish.
but hand paint has special style that can't be replace, especially the caudal fin, I think only paint can looks transparent and float in water.

The vacuum pump really not too loud? I ask my friend who has the pump, they said my neighborhood might call police if I use in midnight...
Bubble problem was troubled me , my vacuum foodsaver can help when I use silicone and epoxy but UV resin can't :(

Quote from: klaushouse on Sat, 19 August 2017, 18:23:00

I actually disagree, I think the layering is fun and unique and adds some artistic beauty to it!
Love the soft key, wonder how it fits and works ?

Thanks your love ;)
The soft key not use special skill, just get the model and use soft uv resin to fill out the paw part,
than epoxy fill out other part, I will do update when I do next keycat :D

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: KeLorean on Sun, 20 August 2017, 21:35:57

Quote from: snownow on Sun, 20 August 2017, 21:08:38

Quote from: SKD on Sat, 19 August 2017, 13:04:55
Quote from: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 03:26:58

Show Image
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/36434174942_b07f8591aa_c.jpg)

My place can't use vacuum pump, so I use this, it's help a bit, better than nothing.

What is this thing called? I am interested in one haha.

Also your methodd reminds me of this Japanese guy Riusuke Fukahori. :thumb:

I think its call food storage vacuum containers.

And yes, my idea from Mr.Fukahori, I posted his website at first post too lol
his art work is really beautiful!

Quote from: KeLorean on Sat, 19 August 2017, 16:22:26
this is amazing and u are incredibly talented BUT stop killing yourself with the layered paint. just make it out of clay and paint it. then it will look better from the sides also. or just keep it a flat layer, which really seems fine
and whats the deal with no vacuum pump? they really aren't too loud, smelly, dangerous, etc. mine is not much louder than a microwave and puts off a puff of smoke after it runs for 2 minutes, but it is literally a little puff. i think u should get one. it will make ur molds professional quality
I agree the clay will more easy to do and easy to get amount, there is an koi keycaps in reddit getting sale also use clay to made the fish.
but hand paint has special style that can't be replace, especially the caudal fin, I think only paint can looks transparent and float in water.

The vacuum pump really not too loud? I ask my friend who has the pump, they said my neighborhood might call police if I use in midnight...
Bubble problem was troubled me , my vacuum foodsaver can help when I use silicone and epoxy but UV resin can't :(

Quote from: klaushouse on Sat, 19 August 2017, 18:23:00
I actually disagree, I think the layering is fun and unique and adds some artistic beauty to it!
Love the soft key, wonder how it fits and works ?
Thanks your love ;)
The soft key not use special skill, just get the model and use soft uv resin to fill out the paw part,
than epoxy fill out other part, I will do update when I do next keycat :D

yeah, i noticed the koi kaps the other day and i thought about u. sorry for ur luck bc both of your posts came within a week, so it really seems like it is a fluke that both of u were creating similar things at the same time, BUT i really wouldn't let it discourage u. a similar thing happened to me, and i take it as a sign that i have great ideas that will be successful one day. just keep working your craft and you'll find your niche, bc your super talented. and again i really think u should just paint one layer and clear coat the rest. to me it is an eye sour from the side angles. i mean it looks like a mistake. sorry, but thats my honest advice. best of luck

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Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: SKD on Mon, 21 August 2017, 11:39:05

Quote from: snownow on Sun, 20 August 2017, 21:08:38

Quote from: SKD on Sat, 19 August 2017, 13:04:55
Quote from: snownow on Wed, 16 August 2017, 03:26:58

Show Image
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/36434174942_b07f8591aa_c.jpg)

My place can't use vacuum pump, so I use this, it's help a bit, better than nothing.

What is this thing called? I am interested in one haha.

Also your methodd reminds me of this Japanese guy Riusuke Fukahori. :thumb:

I think its call food storage vacuum containers.

And yes, my idea from Mr.Fukahori, I posted his website at first post too lol
his art work is really beautiful!

Awesome thank you.

And sorry! Didn't read the first post properly, I just look at photos mostly ha :D

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: klaushouse on Tue, 22 August 2017, 14:37:24

Quote from: snownow on Sun, 20 August 2017, 21:08:38

Thanks your love ;)
The soft key not use special skill, just get the model and use soft uv resin to fill out the paw part,
than epoxy fill out other part, I will do update when I do next keycat :D

So cool. I can't wait to try this out myself!

Title: Re: New to make caps, resin paint cap
Post by: snownow on Mon, 11 September 2017, 01:25:09

(http://i.imgur.com/KnlbsR6.jpg)

I bought this, got a lot improve of bubbles.
The motor sound is not much loud as I thought but still can't open it in midnight haha.

I stop craft few week for waiting this, now can start again ^-^

(http://i.imgur.com/c1kiX95.jpg)

One of seller gave some little rose as gift for me, planning to make all of them to caps :cool:

(https://i.imgur.com/szRULGi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L9xbnkg.jpg)

Test new silicone, I need the mold be transparent that I can use UV resin and use uv light throw into.

This one got crystal clear but easy to break, I'm try to use it in top face, stem side need use other silicone.

(https://i.imgur.com/D754OPu.jpg)

New material :cool: UV color changing keycap, I have a lot idea for use this :D