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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

REALLY nice, Buch!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys Very Happy

Next step....


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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, molding is in session your Honour Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

all that hard work is really paying off
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately the mold didn't turn out that great... This high temp silicone becomes brittle and breaks VERY easily when taking the mock up out Rolling Eyes

Did a test casting anyway in the mold and the new design looks good when casted in metal...

Perhaps I'll go back to the first silicone I used, it's more flexible...

An other option is making a clay or plaster mold...

Anyway more testing needed...

If you have good advice or experience with metal casting please chime in!

Will keep you guys posted Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used Plaster of Paris to do the mold and I would use lead as a metal (not good for that product of course).
Sand casting is another route, but you have to destroy your mold every time.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Joberg Very Happy

I'll try plaster... it'll make a more steady mold and I think that's what I need... come to think of it that's what Lukafilm used to do his badges... why didn't I try this in the first place??
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You're welcome and good luck!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As I was experimenting I pulled a resin cast off a regular silicone mold I made (was afraid that I might harm the mock up with all my experimenting!) and it turned out kind of great! Once painted and fitted with picture it will look rather nice...

Playing with the thought of making an "economy badge"... if there's an interest of course...?

Don't worry I'll continue experimenting with the metal casting Very Happy This just sort turned up in the process...


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think that the interest would be there for the "Economy Badge" of course.
You could also try to brush aluminium powder in the mold before pouring the resin...but that's another story altogether Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps cold casting??? Uhhh... that would be interesting!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A gentleman with experience in casting metal recommended that you have a large reservoir / cavity above your mold to 'push' the molten metal down into the mold, for a better casting.

I'm not saying you must do this, I don't even know if it is true, but it seems worth looking into.

And 'cold casting' with resin and metallic powders is always an option.

Good luck Smile


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SSB wrote:
A gentleman with experience in casting metal recommended that you have a large reservoir / cavity above your mold to 'push' the molten metal down into the mold, for a better casting.


Thanks Very Happy Very interesting...

Hmmm... not entirely sure I understand this... how would you push the molten metal down into the mold? Under pressure? Or melt it once it's inside the mold? Can you perhaps specify?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahhh.... you simply melt the metal as it lays ON the mold as a little lake... then gently push it down the mold with a tool??? Ingenious! Will try this!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very interesting, that'll be cool if that process works for you.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not to mention I'd definitely be interested in both
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Super quick and lazy paint job of the resin badge!


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That looks really good Buch!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! It's not bad for a plastic badge Wink

Up next is cold casting...

Aaaand started making the plaster mold, hope it works...
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You'll have to warm up your plaster mold for better results (metal casting) in the oven at 100 C.

Lookin' good. Did you apply a coat of black before applying the silver?
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