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cool
cool
not really, just nice
that squido cap looks super clean! i see you on that third eye level lol
are you sculpting on a synth or on top of a blank cap? and what kind of casting set up do you have?
i've been experimenting with some of my own casts, so i'm curious to know what other people are doing
that squido cap looks super clean! i see you on that third eye level lol
are you sculpting on a synth or on top of a blank cap? and what kind of casting set up do you have?
i've been experimenting with some of my own casts, so i'm curious to know what other people are doing
hello, i got a B-stock synth which isn't good for making keps on the spot, but is still useful as a master mold assist. without a synth you could use a keycap of your choice on a flat base which you may then cover in silicone. after which you may leave the keycap in the silicone and remove the clay base. spray the first mold with mold release and then pour the second half of the keycap which is the stem. this base can then be used as a custom "synth"
i use superglue and toothpicks for sprues. my silicone is Platsil 73-20. my resin is alumilite clear and smoothcast 325. i use legos for mold boxes. i use super sculpey firm and chavant medium clays. i use a CA tech 2.5 gallon pressure pot and a california air tools quiet compressor model number CAT-1P1060S. a digital gram scale for measuring resin and silicone in equal parts which is also very important.
that squido cap looks super clean! i see you on that third eye level lol
are you sculpting on a synth or on top of a blank cap? and what kind of casting set up do you have?
i've been experimenting with some of my own casts, so i'm curious to know what other people are doing
hello, i got a B-stock synth which isn't good for making keps on the spot, but is still useful as a master mold assist. without a synth you could use a keycap of your choice on a flat base which you may then cover in silicone. after which you may leave the keycap in the silicone and remove the clay base. spray the first mold with mold release and then pour the second half of the keycap which is the stem. this base can then be used as a custom "synth"
i use superglue and toothpicks for sprues. my silicone is Platsil 73-20. my resin is alumilite clear and smoothcast 325. i use legos for mold boxes. i use super sculpey firm and chavant medium clays. i use a CA tech 2.5 gallon pressure pot and a california air tools quiet compressor model number CAT-1P1060S. a digital gram scale for measuring resin and silicone in equal parts which is also very important.
thanks for the info!
why do you only spray the bottom (stem) side of the cap with mold release?
i've been having a little trouble with bubbles forming when i pour molds even with what i think is decent technique. do you vibrate the molds while they cure at all? how do you minimize bubbles in the molds?
that squido cap looks super clean! i see you on that third eye level lol
are you sculpting on a synth or on top of a blank cap? and what kind of casting set up do you have?
i've been experimenting with some of my own casts, so i'm curious to know what other people are doing
hello, i got a B-stock synth which isn't good for making keps on the spot, but is still useful as a master mold assist. without a synth you could use a keycap of your choice on a flat base which you may then cover in silicone. after which you may leave the keycap in the silicone and remove the clay base. spray the first mold with mold release and then pour the second half of the keycap which is the stem. this base can then be used as a custom "synth"
i use superglue and toothpicks for sprues. my silicone is Platsil 73-20. my resin is alumilite clear and smoothcast 325. i use legos for mold boxes. i use super sculpey firm and chavant medium clays. i use a CA tech 2.5 gallon pressure pot and a california air tools quiet compressor model number CAT-1P1060S. a digital gram scale for measuring resin and silicone in equal parts which is also very important.
thanks for the info!
why do you only spray the bottom (stem) side of the cap with mold release?
i've been having a little trouble with bubbles forming when i pour molds even with what i think is decent technique. do you vibrate the molds while they cure at all? how do you minimize bubbles in the molds?
Hi, if you want less bubbles without a compressor tank combo, you'll need a slow curing resin and a little work getting the air out through sprue holes. i highly recommend getting a pressure pot/tank and quiet air compressor if you want professional looking work that is sellable and also quicker to make. buying a pressure pot and quiet aircompressor is a necessity for all artisans imo.
that squido cap looks super clean! i see you on that third eye level lol
are you sculpting on a synth or on top of a blank cap? and what kind of casting set up do you have?
i've been experimenting with some of my own casts, so i'm curious to know what other people are doing
hello, i got a B-stock synth which isn't good for making keps on the spot, but is still useful as a master mold assist. without a synth you could use a keycap of your choice on a flat base which you may then cover in silicone. after which you may leave the keycap in the silicone and remove the clay base. spray the first mold with mold release and then pour the second half of the keycap which is the stem. this base can then be used as a custom "synth"
i use superglue and toothpicks for sprues. my silicone is Platsil 73-20. my resin is alumilite clear and smoothcast 325. i use legos for mold boxes. i use super sculpey firm and chavant medium clays. i use a CA tech 2.5 gallon pressure pot and a california air tools quiet compressor model number CAT-1P1060S. a digital gram scale for measuring resin and silicone in equal parts which is also very important.
thanks for the info!
why do you only spray the bottom (stem) side of the cap with mold release?
i've been having a little trouble with bubbles forming when i pour molds even with what i think is decent technique. do you vibrate the molds while they cure at all? how do you minimize bubbles in the molds?
Hi, if you want less bubbles without a compressor tank combo, you'll need a slow curing resin and a little work getting the air out through sprue holes. i highly recommend getting a pressure pot/tank and quiet air compressor if you want professional looking work that is sellable and also quicker to make. buying a pressure pot and quiet aircompressor is a necessity for all artisans imo.
hey thanks for the reply. sorry i think i wasnt being clear.
i was wondering if you do anything in particular to minimize bubbles when you pour your silicon molds over your mast sculpts. i actually just got a pressure pot and compressor, which have made a huge difference in the reducing bubbles throughout the cap, but now i need to tackle the ones that form when i pour molds.
that squido cap looks super clean! i see you on that third eye level lol
are you sculpting on a synth or on top of a blank cap? and what kind of casting set up do you have?
i've been experimenting with some of my own casts, so i'm curious to know what other people are doing
hello, i got a B-stock synth which isn't good for making keps on the spot, but is still useful as a master mold assist. without a synth you could use a keycap of your choice on a flat base which you may then cover in silicone. after which you may leave the keycap in the silicone and remove the clay base. spray the first mold with mold release and then pour the second half of the keycap which is the stem. this base can then be used as a custom "synth"
i use superglue and toothpicks for sprues. my silicone is Platsil 73-20. my resin is alumilite clear and smoothcast 325. i use legos for mold boxes. i use super sculpey firm and chavant medium clays. i use a CA tech 2.5 gallon pressure pot and a california air tools quiet compressor model number CAT-1P1060S. a digital gram scale for measuring resin and silicone in equal parts which is also very important.
thanks for the info!
why do you only spray the bottom (stem) side of the cap with mold release?
i've been having a little trouble with bubbles forming when i pour molds even with what i think is decent technique. do you vibrate the molds while they cure at all? how do you minimize bubbles in the molds?
Hi, if you want less bubbles without a compressor tank combo, you'll need a slow curing resin and a little work getting the air out through sprue holes. i highly recommend getting a pressure pot/tank and quiet air compressor if you want professional looking work that is sellable and also quicker to make. buying a pressure pot and quiet aircompressor is a necessity for all artisans imo.
hey thanks for the reply. sorry i think i wasnt being clear.
i was wondering if you do anything in particular to minimize bubbles when you pour your silicon molds over your mast sculpts. i actually just got a pressure pot and compressor, which have made a huge difference in the reducing bubbles throughout the cap, but now i need to tackle the ones that form when i pour molds.
lol you're supposed to pressurize the silicone molds too
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What are you doing to that HHKB?
Is the form for raffle gonna be posted here or discord? I've watched this thread pretty closely all day yesterday and still missed the Feb 8 cap :(
Is the form for raffle gonna be posted here or discord? I've watched this thread pretty closely all day yesterday and still missed the Feb 8 cap :(
Was on Discord.
hello i like squids
Great look Squido!! :thumb:
but this raffle is only one Squido artisan cap? :eek:
only one winner? :'(