Awesome video. I just started making molds for it and I’ve had a 50/50 trial and error rate from just winging it. But I am learning what not to do because of my mistakes.
My 5 cents, if you don't mind. I am using Magic Crystal epoxy. Not sure if it's local brand or not. Cure time 24 hours. For small details, I let the resin infuse for 20-30 minutes, then it becomes thicker and easier to control if there are no clear boundaries in the mold for this details.
thank you so much, i realy want to start making keycaps to sell them so i can get a decent setup this helped a lot and hopefuly will save me from a lot of trial and error
hmmm difficult one to answer. When looking at other makers, I see a pretty wide range of tools being used. Most of it comes down to personal preference, so it’s pretty difficult to recommend specific ones. For me personally, I like having a sharp needle (e.g. dental pick, or a very thin sharp pointed sculpting tool), a tool with a hard flat edge (like a small chisel), and a very small ball stylus sculpting tool. You could do what I did, and buy a starter sculpting tool pack, which includes a wide spread of random tools; Then, you could figure out exactly what you like. Just make sure they’re intended for sculpting miniatures / smaller things, since keycaps are tiny compared to traditional sculpting.
I'm starting to buy things to get started on sculpting, do you think I should get a pressure pot? Is it needed when just starting to make your own molds?
Not Cosmo, obviously, but I thought I might try to answer this for you. It can be trial and error with the different types of resin and silicone that are out there. When I first started, I was using Alumilite silicone AND resins. I was able to get good casts about 60% of the time, that was if I made sure everything was perfect when mixing the resin. I learned to mix the resin slowly (you're not beating eggs or anything) and pour slowly as well. Even then on occation I'd end up with bubbles. To make it a quick answer, no, it isn't absolutely needed to have a pressure pot when you first start out. I got around this by working on sculpts and stuff but also selling resin cast blanks opposed to sculpts, which were WAY easier to get good shots from 100% of the time. Once you build up your skills and everything, then I'd say buy a pressure pot.
100% agreed with SDXStudio. Not a requirement when first starting to learn! Once you get more serious (and actually feel like you'll stick with the hobby), then I think a pressure pot is a good investment!
Thanks! I'm assuming you're talking about the silicone molds I made. You can watch my previous videos (like my hahoetal making series), which show the overall process a bit more.
I play it pretty safe. Generally waiting ~3 hours for smaller shots. For larger shots / body fills, usually wait much longer, sometimes even overnight. I do all of this in the pressure pot. Though, keep in mind this depends on what Resin you’re using! My answer above is based on alumilite clear (in a colder environment ~63 degrees F)
Some allergies are really bad. Like for gel on nails...there is a liquid that is used in gel polish and it is used to activate acrylic too is called monomer(like MMa and EMA and such. MMA is illegal in some states!) So you have to wear gloves, and for filling gel down you have to wear a N95 mask to because gel it too fine and it gets ecerywhere. Use great air ventilator. Invest in your health when you are working with anything that is even remotely suspicious. Most of the times there is no going back and if you get allergies it is game over. I know some people who had to kiss their jobs goodbye because they didn't want to wear gloves.
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Awesome video. I just started making molds for it and I’ve had a 50/50 trial and error rate from just winging it. But I am learning what not to do because of my mistakes.
Thanks!!! And nice!! The more practice the less errors you'll make
Some great tips, thank you!
thanks for watching!!!
My 5 cents, if you don't mind.
I am using Magic Crystal epoxy. Not sure if it's local brand or not. Cure time 24 hours. For small details, I let the resin infuse for 20-30 minutes, then it becomes thicker and easier to control if there are no clear boundaries in the mold for this details.
interesting!!! Yeah that workflow sounds really nice. Might try experimenting with longer cure time resins in the future.
thank you so much, i realy want to start making keycaps to sell them so i can get a decent setup this helped a lot and hopefuly will save me from a lot of trial and error
I'm glad!!! Thanks for watching :D
I'm glad!!! Thanks for watching :D
Recommendation on tools to use when beginning to sculpt?
hmmm difficult one to answer. When looking at other makers, I see a pretty wide range of tools being used. Most of it comes down to personal preference, so it’s pretty difficult to recommend specific ones.
For me personally, I like having a sharp needle (e.g. dental pick, or a very thin sharp pointed sculpting tool), a tool with a hard flat edge (like a small chisel), and a very small ball stylus sculpting tool.
You could do what I did, and buy a starter sculpting tool pack, which includes a wide spread of random tools; Then, you could figure out exactly what you like. Just make sure they’re intended for sculpting miniatures / smaller things, since keycaps are tiny compared to traditional sculpting.
I'm starting to buy things to get started on sculpting, do you think I should get a pressure pot? Is it needed when just starting to make your own molds?
Not Cosmo, obviously, but I thought I might try to answer this for you. It can be trial and error with the different types of resin and silicone that are out there. When I first started, I was using Alumilite silicone AND resins. I was able to get good casts about 60% of the time, that was if I made sure everything was perfect when mixing the resin. I learned to mix the resin slowly (you're not beating eggs or anything) and pour slowly as well. Even then on occation I'd end up with bubbles.
To make it a quick answer, no, it isn't absolutely needed to have a pressure pot when you first start out. I got around this by working on sculpts and stuff but also selling resin cast blanks opposed to sculpts, which were WAY easier to get good shots from 100% of the time. Once you build up your skills and everything, then I'd say buy a pressure pot.
100% agreed with SDXStudio. Not a requirement when first starting to learn! Once you get more serious (and actually feel like you'll stick with the hobby), then I think a pressure pot is a good investment!
Really informative videos.. just curious but did you make all of the little blue key mold boxes? What is the process like of creating one of these?
Thanks!
I'm assuming you're talking about the silicone molds I made.
You can watch my previous videos (like my hahoetal making series), which show the overall process a bit more.
Love your videos man
thank you!!!! :D
Please make part 2!
once I figure out additional helpful tips, for sure!!!! :D
When you're doing multi-shot keycaps, how much time do you let it cure before doing the next layer?
I play it pretty safe. Generally waiting ~3 hours for smaller shots.
For larger shots / body fills, usually wait much longer, sometimes even overnight.
I do all of this in the pressure pot.
Though, keep in mind this depends on what Resin you’re using! My answer above is based on alumilite clear (in a colder environment ~63 degrees F)
what is the machine at 0:38? thanks.
Pressure pot!
at what psi do you usually work at?
Usually 45-50 PSI !
Some allergies are really bad. Like for gel on nails...there is a liquid that is used in gel polish and it is used to activate acrylic too is called monomer(like MMa and EMA and such. MMA is illegal in some states!)
So you have to wear gloves, and for filling gel down you have to wear a N95 mask to because gel it too fine and it gets ecerywhere. Use great air ventilator. Invest in your health when you are working with anything that is even remotely suspicious. Most of the times there is no going back and if you get allergies it is game over. I know some people who had to kiss their jobs goodbye because they didn't want to wear gloves.
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