Cold Casting a Resin Prop Wrench Using Metal Powder and Smooth-Cast 325

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
  • In this video, Milo shows how he makes a prop wrench that looks exactly like a real metal casting. The casting is made using Smooth-Cast 325 resin and real metal powders.
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    to make the mold, Milo uses clay and alginate to split the model down its halfway point. Then, the first half of the silicone is poured. After this first half cures, the mold is flipped and the alginate and clay are removed. Then release is applied and the second half is poured.
    After the original model is demolded, smooth-Cast 325 resin is mixed with So-Strong colorant and metal powder. This mixture is poured in the mold and allowed to cure, which creates a casting.
    The casting is burnished with steel wool, and finished with a thin layer of shoe polish which is buffed.
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Комментарии • 71

  • @DisVietVetUSA
    @DisVietVetUSA 4 года назад +2

    Learn something new everyday Thank You!

  • @Multiabuse
    @Multiabuse 4 года назад +3

    Milo's vids are always so helpful and clear.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @captainjerk
    @captainjerk 4 года назад +7

    I would like to see an accurate medical grade skull in cold cast.
    One of those skulls that has 3 parts.
    The top that looks like a bowl, the base, and the bottom jaw.
    I want to make one of my own! :D

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад +1

      Great idea! We will let the video team know.

  • @rdgk1se3019
    @rdgk1se3019 4 года назад +1

    Greetings Milo.

  • @deanmpatton
    @deanmpatton 4 года назад

    Great video. I've wanted to try the alginate technique to save time claying up molds. Will there be any issues with the alginate if the first pour of silicone needs to be pressurized?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      Should be no issues there.

  • @charbelmouawad9687
    @charbelmouawad9687 3 года назад

    Hi, could it be as hard as aliminum?

  • @baljazz
    @baljazz 3 года назад

    How do your preserve the mold.

  • @Bren0780K
    @Bren0780K 4 года назад +4

    22:22 Is that a flux capacitor embedded in your oven(?) in the back left?

  • @Bowtie41
    @Bowtie41 3 года назад +2

    Neat!,BTW,your Flux Capacitor is running low on energy!

  • @ghafourcherfi9212
    @ghafourcherfi9212 Год назад

    Hello thank u for the great video, would you please tell me how strong this is comparable to the original one, can we use it or is it just for decoration

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад +2

      This is a lightweight theatrical prop, not a functional wrench.

  • @claudiosettiart
    @claudiosettiart 2 года назад

    Can you use pressure casting techniques with the slower version of 325? Or will the metal filler not show up correctly? I would rather pressure cast the material if possible with this technique...

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 года назад

      The metal powder may settle our when using a slower resin.

    • @secondarycontainment4727
      @secondarycontainment4727 8 месяцев назад

      I've seen people coat the mold with the powder. It will embed on the surface of your cast. This is typically done using mica powder.

  • @blizatrex
    @blizatrex 4 года назад

    Did you dust the mold with the brass powder and have it mixed into the resin?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      This was just mixed into the resin.

  • @holzmann8443
    @holzmann8443 Год назад

    Which of smooth-on's metal powders is the brightest and shiniest when used in applications like this? Aluminum?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @ElizabethGreene
    @ElizabethGreene 4 года назад

    Do you have any products that would be strong enough for use in an actual wrench?

    • @lasarith2
      @lasarith2 4 года назад

      Probably smooth cast 385 at 85D

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 года назад +1

      Our TASK 21 may also be a good material to test.

  • @lasarith2
    @lasarith2 4 года назад

    Something I’ve been thinking about - is if Silicone can only stick to Silicone, why not use two or more different version of Smooth on silicon for Mold making, ~ example- Rebound for details then say Mold star to make the rest of the Mold, or mix and match ~ the best of both products.

    • @Multiabuse
      @Multiabuse 4 года назад +2

      I do that a lot w rebound and moldstar/dragon skin. You just have to make certain that the silicones are compatible (e.g. platinum cure and tin cure do not play well together).

    • @lasarith2
      @lasarith2 4 года назад

      Pneumaddict yeah, it’s just something I’ve been thinking about for sometime, that I have noticed about the different versions smooth-on offers,
      ~ 💭 if you took that one and mixed it with that other one wouldn’t you get better results for you’re project (sort of thing)

  • @marianaaaavm
    @marianaaaavm 3 года назад

    Hi there!! I want to create an ornament mask , You think the foam it Will work? Or what other smooth on product I can use? I want it to be kinda strong and solid, thank You!!!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      I think the Foam iT would be a good starting point to test. This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

    • @marianaaaavm
      @marianaaaavm 3 года назад

      @@smoothon sure! Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @williamhargraves8813
    @williamhargraves8813 3 года назад

    in all your videos i cant find a hollow object like a plastic water bottle moldmaking video. please make one would be super helpful

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Do you have a specific project in mind? If so, this is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

  • @randsautos
    @randsautos 2 года назад

    Can any of these be sent to be chrome?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 года назад +1

      It is possible, but you would have to check with a chrome plating service.

  • @SlabbinNCabbin
    @SlabbinNCabbin 2 года назад

    Can smoothcast 326 be cast into clay molds (sulfur free)?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 года назад

      It will bond to the clay. Any moisture in the clay may cause foaming of the resin.

  • @trippifae4231
    @trippifae4231 3 года назад

    @smooth-on Can a cold cast be polished to a high shine ?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад +1

      It can be polished to a high luster, depending on the amount of powder you add. Because of the nature of metal powder, “chrome” type finishes aren’t really possible.

    • @trippifae4231
      @trippifae4231 3 года назад

      @@smoothon thank you for the quick reply. Would you be able to make a video showing the shiniest it can be by adding the metal powdes to the resin? Also can these be mixed with lead-free pewter?

  • @jackjonasrainbows
    @jackjonasrainbows 2 года назад

    I’m curious as to how clear it is without the powder

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 года назад

      Aly, you can see the unpigmented material in the one minute video on this page: www.smooth-on.com/products/smooth-cast-325/

  • @nathunterstudio8391
    @nathunterstudio8391 Год назад

    hello , i did the mistake to remove the props on the first mold and now it doesnt fit right...i get it about DO NOT REMOVE PODEL FROM MODEL, because now i got some space between my mold and props. What advice can you tell me to fix this before i pour the second mold ? thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад

      You should apply release to the entire first mold half, even under where the model goes. That way, excess rubber that gets underneath can be removed and trimmed away.

  • @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704
    @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 3 года назад

    I would like to see a Peterbilt 389 Cab 1:43 scale please

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Great idea! We will let the video team know.

  • @iwapele697
    @iwapele697 Год назад

    If it falls on the ground, does it break??

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад +1

      It would depend on the height, but urethane resin can be very impact resistant.

  • @baljazz
    @baljazz 3 года назад

    How do measure how much you need for your project?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад +1

      We have calculators available on our site which can help you calculate this: www.smooth-on.com/support/calculators/

  • @user-eo3mj7bm9v
    @user-eo3mj7bm9v 3 года назад +1

    What materials are these strong materials that never break

  • @baljazz
    @baljazz 3 года назад

    How many times can you use this mold?

    • @secondarycontainment4727
      @secondarycontainment4727 8 месяцев назад

      That depends on the texture of what you cast and how long you leave it to set inside. In both instances more means less.

  • @raghukrishnan1892
    @raghukrishnan1892 3 года назад

    Is this product as hard as the original one?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      No, it is slightly more flexible.

  • @saiddope2241
    @saiddope2241 Год назад

    Bro but can u use them like normal wranch tho ?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 месяцев назад

      It wont be as durable as a metal wrench but it could work.

  • @dafidkemuol8994
    @dafidkemuol8994 2 года назад

    but how about density compare to the real metal can you test it please make a video I want to know about it..

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 года назад

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @cornishman1954
    @cornishman1954 Год назад

    is this food safe?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  Год назад +1

      Mold Star 20T does not currently have a food safe certification, but all of our food safe products can be found here: www.smooth-on.com/applications/food-applications/

    • @cornishman1954
      @cornishman1954 Год назад

      @@smoothon thanks they want custom salt & pepper pots

  • @user-eo3mj7bm9v
    @user-eo3mj7bm9v 3 года назад +1

    Copper powder? What type are you found in Arab countries?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! A full distributor list can be found here: www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

    • @user-eo3mj7bm9v
      @user-eo3mj7bm9v 3 года назад

      @@smoothon Thank you

    • @user-eo3mj7bm9v
      @user-eo3mj7bm9v 3 года назад

      Could you give me how much the price for 1 kilo of copper powder and the price of polyester per kilo

  • @bluebeast440
    @bluebeast440 2 года назад

    All of these cold casting videos with the metal powder.... you never mention powdering the molds first, yet when you open the molds after casting, it's clear that has been done by the halo of color.
    Also, you can't get that quality of metallic shine from just powder in the resin (which is why the molds should be powdered first).
    Why do most of these videos omit the powdering of the molds, even when it has been done?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 года назад +2

      In this case, the residue is from an earlier test with powdering the mold. It didn't provide any benefit for this piece versus mixing the powder in, so that is the method we recommended for this tutorial.