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Offline kentuckyshark

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My first attempt at casting a cap
« on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 16:32:15 »
Thought I would give it a try. I know there is so much room for improvement, in probably every aspect imaginable (I'm sure the Hobby Lobby supplies aren't exactly the best for this)

Any and all comments/criticisms/insults welcome!
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 16:34:46 »
Not bad for a first attempt!
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:37:07 »
What is it?
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:37:58 »
What was it?
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 17:47:53 »
+1 Definitely not bad for a first attempt!  :thumb:

It looks like you pretty much only have bubbles on the surface and especially in the small corners of the mold,
so maybe just a bit of rattling/tapping of the mold could help loosen bubbles from corners and already improve the final result big time!
Definitely keep it up  :)
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 18:12:03 »
I think it's a face with bushy eyebrows and a mustache, maybe a goatee too?

It would be much easier to comment/criticise if you'd made it in not transparent, but if it fits pretty tightly on a switch you've got one hard part down already :)
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Offline kentuckyshark

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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 18:38:04 »
suicidal_orange on point! Sort of a colonel sanders with a monocle instead of glasses.

I didn't want to go all out with different resins/dyes before I got my feet wet. I opted for transparent since I thought it would help me learn to manage bubbles a little easier, but I didn't realise how hard it would be to photograph. I am casting another one with a lot more dye in it to hopefully make one that is more photogenic.

My first attempt I forgot to put mold release on the top of the mold... so the stem got ripped out of the mold, learned a little failed a lot as I expected. This time around I wasn't expecting much, just hoping not to destroy the mold basically. I was really surprised with how it came out, and while it could fit a bit tighter it holds on good enough for me to keep it on my board for now!
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 20 March 2015, 23:48:25 »
Nigel wants to know what you've done to his brother!

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Offline kentuckyshark

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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 21 March 2015, 10:52:18 »
Ha, I hadn't seen that one... the similarities are striking lol.

Just pulled out another one w/ more dye:
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 21 March 2015, 14:31:06 »
I like it, reminiscent of the Monopoly Man or a bearded Mr Peanut
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 21 March 2015, 18:22:45 »
Reminds me of Sir Hammerlock
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 21 March 2015, 19:02:55 »
Quote from: kentuckyshark on Sat, 21 March 2015, 10:52:18
Ha, I hadn't seen that one... the similarities are striking lol.

Just pulled out another one w/ more dye:


That's looking better and better. :)
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 22 March 2015, 15:20:34 »
Cool! :D
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 23 March 2015, 15:00:27 »
Quote from: noisyturtle on Sat, 21 March 2015, 18:22:45
Reminds me of Sir Hammerlock
that's a spot on comparison
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 26 March 2015, 17:56:28 »
Dude, it's quite admirable what you're doing.

Since this one's transparent, you do have a bit of leeway that would be more noticeable on a solid colour. And I think these guys are just giving you a hard time about the shape... However you make it, it's your creation and the most important opinion about it is your own. Carry on!
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Re: My first attempt at casting a cap
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 28 March 2015, 07:28:48 »
Looks pretty cool. What kind of materials did you use to sculpt and then cast it? Definitely seems good for a first attempt.
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