junglejim
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Post by junglejim on Aug 7, 2014 10:16:04 GMT -5
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vugs
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Post by vugs on Aug 7, 2014 10:35:20 GMT -5
Some glassblowers had shown me a piece awhile ago that had an uncut ruby encased in "glass". They didn't want to tell me it was resin and said "do you know how hard that is to do without cracking the glass?".. I thought about it and always assumed it was in resin.
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Post by mohs on Aug 7, 2014 13:06:47 GMT -5
a paperweight w/heart !
its very cool
the green fluorescent sparkles
is that something you added?
how much does it cost to make one?
thanks
Ed
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 17:07:24 GMT -5
Ill send you some more when I send back tha k-scope .
Nice heart my daughter would go nuts over it
Dave
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Aug 7, 2014 18:41:02 GMT -5
these are really cool. I am also curios about the cost per finished piece.
Chuck
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junglejim
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Post by junglejim on Aug 7, 2014 21:22:57 GMT -5
When I saw this mold I thought of your hearts mr. mohs and had to have one. These are 4" from top to bottom. I did put neon purple glitter in the top coat but it has the illusion of glitter throughout the piece. Dave, if your daughter would like it then I'll send it to you. Chuck, cost isn't bad at all. Maybe $5 once I make more hearts and buying resin when I can get it 40-50% off normal price. I didn't buy the rocks, they were sent by members of RTH. The more rocks that go in the mold the less resin I use so if I put a lot in I can make them for around $3. Haven't sold any but gave some away.
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Aug 9, 2014 19:21:55 GMT -5
Way to go with the hearts...Very nice ...John
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Post by mohs on Aug 11, 2014 15:24:04 GMT -5
Do they make smaller molds?
and do you think resin can be drilled
for a small eye pin in the cleave ?
Thanks
Ed
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colliel82
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Post by colliel82 on Aug 11, 2014 15:49:33 GMT -5
Do you know what the molds are made from. I'm wondering if the heart and start shaped silicon ice cube/candy molds would work for this. Do you put some kind of release agent in the mold?
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Post by iant on Aug 12, 2014 1:49:32 GMT -5
These are excellent, well done Jim!
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ash
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Post by ash on Aug 14, 2014 19:18:01 GMT -5
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Post by wireholic on Aug 15, 2014 11:19:20 GMT -5
Do you know what the molds are made from. I'm wondering if the heart and start shaped silicon ice cube/candy molds would work for this. Do you put some kind of release agent in the mold? I've used jello molds for candy & soaps so they should work for resin. I've not worked with resin yet but I believe you do need to spray the mold |
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junglejim
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Post by junglejim on Aug 15, 2014 22:26:22 GMT -5
The molds are low density polyethlene plastic. Did see a 2" mold on e bay that you can pour two at a time. I have drilled a few pieces so they can be drilled and it's easier to drill than rocks. The candy molds would probably work, haven't tried them myself.
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ash
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Post by ash on Aug 18, 2014 8:10:04 GMT -5
I have not worked with resin yet either, mainly I am looking for a level place where no children will mess with it for a day or so...still looking. My understanding of the molds are that they need to be very slick because the anomalies show up so anything that can be bent, to pop it out, that does not have bumps and divots and such on the inside should work. There is a youtube vid where a lady is using a round plastic paint palette (3 p's in a row!) and they came out really well, at least on the vid.
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mibeachrocks
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Post by mibeachrocks on Aug 18, 2014 9:01:47 GMT -5
I recently saw some resin based pendants encasing small stones over the summer. Like the items posted by junglejim, I was very impressed. Like many of you, this is something that I want to try but still have some questions. I found this link helpful. www.brit.co/resin-jewelry/ For me, the question comes down to what product to use (there are other sites [how to make resin jewelry from jewelry making daily] out there that debate the pros and cons of each of the types of resins) and what mold to use. The Michaels by me carries the EasyCast epoxy but not the molds. I'm interesting in trying the candy molds as a quick and easy alternative. From what I hear, bubbles are somewhat easy to remove by using a torch or blow dryer. I've also heard that some of the resins/epoxies can be cleaned up through polishing once fully set. |
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aimeesrockworks
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Aug 18, 2014 9:50:09 GMT -5
Those are very cool! You did a great job on getting bubbles out... speaking of, you can use a blowtorch to help with that?? Hmmmm........ (actually, that's not really safe for me to do. I should put up with the bubbles.)  |
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junglejim
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Post by junglejim on Aug 18, 2014 11:46:21 GMT -5
I use a butane micro torch. I like it but my wife hates it. I wouldn't use a blow torch on this. Some bubbles give pieces character if you are working with rocks and resin.
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