Author Topic: Starting keycap crafting (Read 129478 times)

drakeonyou · « **Reply #450 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 21:24:39 »

I learned a lot reading this.

I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?

PerniciousPony · « **Reply #451 on:** Sat, 08 October 2016, 11:52:05 »

Quote from: drakeonyou on Thu, 06 October 2016, 21:24:39

I learned a lot reading this.

I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?

I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.

drakeonyou · « **Reply #452 on:** Sat, 08 October 2016, 17:41:50 »

Ohh, I might have misunderstood what I've read. Thanks!

lovechan · « **Reply #453 on:** Sun, 09 October 2016, 02:24:53 »

nice work~

JT_Sea · « **Reply #454 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 18:04:43 »

Quote from: PerniciousPony on Sat, 08 October 2016, 11:52:05

Quote from: drakeonyou on Thu, 06 October 2016, 21:24:39
I learned a lot reading this.

I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?

I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.

I'm not sure but I think I've heard of artisans using de gasser with resin, I'll ask around. But pony is correct, I don't have one at this time.

Quote from: lovechan on Sun, 09 October 2016, 02:24:53

nice work~

Thanks!

tobsn · « **Reply #455 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 18:58:08 »

if anyone wants to get rid of some 2.75u's... I'm happy to assist

drakeonyou · « **Reply #456 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 20:04:09 »

Quote from: JT_Sea on Mon, 10 October 2016, 18:04:43

Quote from: PerniciousPony on Sat, 08 October 2016, 11:52:05
Quote from: drakeonyou on Thu, 06 October 2016, 21:24:39
I learned a lot reading this.

I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?

I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.

You have amazing technique then.
I'm not sure but I think I've heard of artisans using de gasser with resin, I'll ask around. But pony is correct, I don't have one at this time.
Quote from: lovechan on Sun, 09 October 2016, 02:24:53

nice work~

Thanks!

JT_Sea · « **Reply #457 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 20:51:17 »

Quote from: tobsn on Mon, 10 October 2016, 18:58:08

if anyone wants to get rid of some 2.75u's... I'm happy to assist

Pm me, might have something sitting around

JT_Sea · « **Reply #458 on:** Sun, 16 October 2016, 23:59:32 »

Sale starts on - 10-17
$20 + s/h

Onion Head

Tiny Tim

Gossamer

Kratos

PerniciousPony · « **Reply #459 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:02:59 »

Gossamer

Kratos

Oh baby these are beautiful, especially these two! That Gossamer looks awesome, is it GID?

JT_Sea · « **Reply #460 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:13:17 »

Some of them are, they also have pearl in them and may or may not have UV dye as well..

romevi · « **Reply #461 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:20:19 »

Quote from: JT_Sea on Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:13:17

Some of them are, they also have pearl in them and may or may not have UV dye as well..

Now that's insane!

FioraCorp · « **Reply #462 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 22:08:45 »

Hey, newbie from reddit here that just joined your raffle.

Wanted to say I read this thread and it was enthralling seeing your progression JT_Sea!
The jump in quality when you started using the pressure chamber, and watching you get better at using glow in the dark powder...
what a fun journey!

I feel very inspired right now, so thank you very much for that. Can't wait to see where your keycap crafting takes you.

JT_Sea · « **Reply #463 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 00:02:28 »

JT_Sea · « **Reply #464 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 23:32:12 »

PerniciousPony · « **Reply #465 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 01:17:26 »

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Curious George?

JT_Sea · « **Reply #466 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 10:40:50 »

Quote from: PerniciousPony on Mon, 24 October 2016, 01:17:26

Quote from: JT_Sea on Sun, 23 October 2016, 23:32:12
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Curious George?

Yup, I've been reading Jude the curious George origin story lately and I wanted to make a cap.

Could also be 'The Fonz'

romevi · « **Reply #467 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 10:46:00 »

My daughter would love that cap. She's obsessed with the show.

JT_Sea · « **Reply #468 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 12:09:50 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 24 October 2016, 10:46:00

My daughter would love that cap. She's obsessed with the show.

Jude doesn't watch tv yet, but I'm sure he will be eventually.

I think I'm going to call him Hans, in honor of the author.

dgneo · « **Reply #469 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 12:32:03 »

Quote from: PerniciousPony on Sat, 08 October 2016, 11:52:05

Quote from: drakeonyou on Thu, 06 October 2016, 21:24:39
I learned a lot reading this.

I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?

I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.

Degassing resin is common. I degass before mixing, but usually don't bother after mixing.

JT_Sea · « **Reply #470 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 10:33:18 »

First test casts

xtrafrood · « **Reply #471 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:21:54 »

Aw, George is cute

romevi · « **Reply #472 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:26:42 »

No eyes for George?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #473 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:29:47 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:26:42

No eyes for George?

See no evil, though..

JT_Sea · « **Reply #474 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:31:41 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:26:42

No eyes for George?

The idea is to make the eyes double shot, the test cast didn't turn out very well. He's got one eye on his nose..

xtrafrood · « **Reply #475 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:40:01 »

Ohhh, I see it now

pinkizhip · « **Reply #476 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 23:13:35 »

Hey Thanks for all the amazing info in this thread. I learn some new things and really enjoyed reading about your learning process. Your blanks are an inspiration and your new Owlie guy is lookin' sharp! Keep up the good work.

Suembeaux · « **Reply #477 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 23:55:54 »

I'm down with the Owl, I have a friend that would absolutely love that thing. Keep us updated, your progress is looking good as usual!

JT_Sea · « **Reply #478 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 09:47:25 »

Quote from: Suembeaux on Tue, 25 October 2016, 23:55:54

I'm down with the Owl, I have a friend that would absolutely love that thing. Keep us updated, your progress is looking good as usual!

Thanks! I'm looking forward to doing a sale with these new sculpts, and maybe a matching bonk.

Quote from: pinkizhip on Tue, 25 October 2016, 23:13:35

Hey Thanks for all the amazing info in this thread. I learn some new things and really enjoyed reading about your learning process. Your blanks are an inspiration and your new Owlie guy is lookin' sharp! Keep up the good work.

Glad you enjoyed the thread! And really glad you like the blanks and the owlie, its always a crazy process.

JT_Sea · « **Reply #479 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 09:50:07 »

Had some more test casts last night. I'm diggin how these are turning out.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #480 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 11:32:02 »

Quote from: JT_Sea on Wed, 26 October 2016, 09:50:07

Had some more test casts last night. I'm diggin how these are turning out.

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ooooooOOOOooo I like the white one even better
or should i say whoooOOOooo

JT_Sea · « **Reply #481 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 11:46:14 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Wed, 26 October 2016, 11:32:02

Quote from: JT_Sea on Wed, 26 October 2016, 09:50:07
Had some more test casts last night. I'm diggin how these are turning out.

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ooooooOOOOooo I like the white one even better
or should i say whoooOOOooo

Lol

JT_Sea · « **Reply #482 on:** Sun, 30 October 2016, 22:23:01 »

Testing clearances here in this last photo, I might need to trim the monkeys hair down a smidge, but its pretty close..

JT_Sea · « **Reply #483 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 10:33:58 »

Working on the Owl and Monkey still. Getting some masters made for multi casting. And naturally trying out varying color combos every time. You know to see if something fits

I was also playing around with blanks last night, since I had some extra resin.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #484 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 11:13:30 »

The white and black is still my fave owl. The added eyes on monkey are looking good. They add that definition that helps the 2nd color stay where it should.(something I'm trying to think about now when I make a new design)
I enjoy the clear with shiny dust. Clear with colored eyes would be pretty neat to see...

Nice progress, keep it up.

JT_Sea · « **Reply #485 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 12:43:54 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Mon, 07 November 2016, 11:13:30

The white and black is still my fave owl. The added eyes on monkey are looking good. They add that definition that helps the 2nd color stay where it should.(something I'm trying to think about now when I make a new design)
I enjoy the clear with shiny dust. Clear with colored eyes would be pretty neat to see...
Nice progress, keep it up.

Thanks man, yeah the clear ones turned out better than I thought they would. I'll probably do limited runs of those in future sales.

JT_Sea · « **Reply #486 on:** Tue, 15 November 2016, 11:22:02 »

alveeno · « **Reply #487 on:** Tue, 15 November 2016, 11:43:03 »

Decided to add eyes to the monkey now?

JT_Sea · « **Reply #488 on:** Tue, 15 November 2016, 13:08:27 »

Quote from: alveeno on Tue, 15 November 2016, 11:43:03

Decided to add eyes to the monkey now?

Aye

JT_Sea · « **Reply #489 on:** Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:38:51 »

Starting to pick colorways for Beauford.

Stella isn't impressed by artisans.

Beauford and Otterophile

Skittles

The purp n blue didn't quite workout this cast, should have waited longer..

Hans still needs a little more work, the skin texture is complete.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #490 on:** Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:46:21 »

Your latest are awesome but--I think the world needs Stella artisans..

JT_Sea · « **Reply #491 on:** Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:59:04 »

Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:46:21

Your latest are awesome but--I think the world needs Stella artisans..

Part of me is trying to figure out just what that would look like. I think most people would confuse her for Dobby the house elf.

Ou812 · « **Reply #492 on:** Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:29:05 »

I learnt a lot from your posts because im starting to make artisans of my own, do you use smooth cast 300 fro your keys? also what dyes do you use?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #493 on:** Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:48:34 »

Dobby is not nearly as cute as your doggo, fair enough

JT_Sea · « **Reply #494 on:** Tue, 22 November 2016, 10:19:45 »

Quote from: Ou812 on Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:29:05

I learnt a lot from your posts because im starting to make artisans of my own, do you use smooth cast 300 fro your keys? also what dyes do you use?

I do use smoothcast, but I use 326. I have a variety of dyes, some smooth on, some surfboard pigment and some alumilite. They all work well, if you can get the sample pack of smooth on dyes thats a great place to start.

Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:48:34

Dobby is not nearly as cute as your doggo, fair enough

I never realized she was actually a cat until someone pointed it out. She doesn't listen when you call her, she spends 99% of her time under a blanket on the sofa and she doesn't like going outside more than she has to

xtrafrood · « **Reply #495 on:** Tue, 22 November 2016, 13:26:08 »

Quote from: JT_Sea on Tue, 22 November 2016, 10:19:45

Quote from: Ou812 on Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:29:05
I learnt a lot from your posts because im starting to make artisans of my own, do you use smooth cast 300 fro your keys? also what dyes do you use?
I do use smoothcast, but I use 326. I have a variety of dyes, some smooth on, some surfboard pigment and some alumilite. They all work well, if you can get the sample pack of smooth on dyes thats a great place to start.

Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:48:34
Dobby is not nearly as cute as your doggo, fair enough
I never realized she was actually a cat until someone pointed it out. She doesn't listen when you call her, she spends 99% of her time under a blanket on the sofa and she doesn't like going outside more than she has to

Haha

JT_Sea · « **Reply #496 on:** Mon, 28 November 2016, 15:15:33 »

Looking pretty good I think

Fictiouz · « **Reply #497 on:** Mon, 28 November 2016, 15:20:52 »

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Looking pretty good I think :)

White and Black :eek:

JT_Sea · « **Reply #498 on:** Mon, 28 November 2016, 15:22:25 »

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Looking pretty good I think :)

White and Black :eek:

Good :eek: ?

JT_Sea · « **Reply #499 on:** Wed, 30 November 2016, 13:30:31 »

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Author Topic: Starting keycap crafting (Read 129478 times)