How to Add Weight to a Hollow Statue using Resin & Plaster
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- In today's tutorial I teach you how to add polyurethane resin / PU resin and plaster to an existing statue, model, figure, sculpture, 3D print. The benefit is adding weight to a light hollow object for better structural support and overall a heavier feeling 3D print. It's also beneficial for fixing gaps, damage and holes in sculpts.
You will learn how to mix and pour polyurethane resin, a plastic compound, using the brand Lets Resin. Drilling and funneling the two part resin into the statue. You will also learn how to mix and pour Plaster of Paris, most commonly used for sculpting and casting. We will discuss the difference between the two methods and learn which products work best for strength and which products work best for your projects. And finally we will learn about roto casting, a method of rotating liquid resin as it cures.
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Thanks, my friend...another timely video. I have been using baking soda to weigh mine down (due to finances and a better affordable alternative). I can't afford the poly, but the plaster is perfect for my wallet....and it's more professional than the baking soda. Enjoying your channel
Thanks Dale glad to hear. It's a little tricky for smaller openings but as mentioned or as you are already probably used to with the baking soda..you can pack in the powder first on the plaster and then add water. The next video will cover resin injections with a syringe 👍 Definitely an interesting process 😎
@@itsallthingsart Thanks for the tip on the process of applying the plaster. I meant to ask about that. Just to confirm, if I pack the powder into the statue, and then add water, the water will be able to soak all the way through the powder?
Yes. You could actually practice on a water bottle to get the correct consistency. But basically you want to leave a little bit of room in the object for mixing. And you would plug the hole with your finger and shake the part to mix up the plaster. Let it dry for a good 24 hours before plugging the hole back up
@@itsallthingsart Thanks again.
Thank you for this. I have clients ask for more weight on private commissions I do all the time. This helps a ton!
Glad to help. I have an upcoming video on the use of resin injections using a syringe for smaller parts 👍
Late to the party, but thank you for this video. I've been looking for an in-depth video on filling parts for a while. Awesome job, and thanks again for the insight.
Awesome! Glad to help. Here's' another method if you needed to fill a smaller hole
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Thanks. Very useful video.
Thanks for watching 😎👍🏼
One thing I found works good to fill objects while printing is to use cat litter. its thin enough to fill the crevices. Cheap and effective. just have to pause the print to fill it. I use a plastic bottle with nozzle to fill it to keep it all under control.
Yes there are some that will use sand. Nothing wrong with that for weight, but I try to use similar materials to what the licensed companies would use. Something more solid since these items are being shipped.. so if something does break it doesn't make a mess and can still be repaired. Thanks for the info, Happy New Year
Very informative, always learned something from watching your video,s. Thank you 👍
As always thank you for watching and the support 👍
Great video.In your opinion do you think resin statues are prone to less breakages then a polystone statue.If that is the case it would seem buying 3d statues and just add some weight is the way to go.Your videos are always interesting thank you for the knowledge looking forward to the next one.
Thanks. I was actually going to cover that topic but I think it's best in it's own video. But it depends on the part. Resin and filament comes in many different strengths. So for parts like hair strands or anything that's brittle, TPU or flex resin is a good choice since it won't break so easily. For larger parts that are sturdier, PU resin or polystone would add good strength. Polystone is actually a form of plastic resin.. I'll go into the differences soon in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching.
Ever thought about adding sand to the base? Same process using the funnel. Not hazardous, cheaper, and less risk of expansion cracking the model. Maybe there is a downside I haven't thought of.
I've heard of a few collectors who do that. I would consider that maybe for my own pieces. But these are commissions for other collectors.. in the event of a break, either during shipping or especially in the future on display.. I'd hate to hear that sand went all over the place. I like to stick to similar materials that a statue company/factory would use.. which in this case would be resin or something more solid.
@@itsallthingsart That makes perfect sense. I would agreed using sand for a model being shipped out could be an issue. Keep up the good work!
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Hey, I discovered this video a bit late, but I am experimenting with PLA. I am trying different wall thicknesses, ranging from 4 to 5 and infills from 5 to 10 because I want to make it heavier inside. However, the cement causes the model to expand and crack. I don't think using cement is a good idea.
Yeah PLA is lighter material. Depends on the model but casting resin would be my preferred method for adding weight. Or Plaster of Paris. For maximum weight you can mix in some metal BB balls. As for splitting not sure what's causing that from "cement" ...the above methods will not cause that.
Since both resin and plaster create heat as they cure, is there any risk of damaging the model? BTW, you may want to try Hydrostone plaster. It's much stronger and more machinable than normal plaster.
The resin causes a heat reaction.. it does get extremely warm.. I believe 200° F so it's not enough to melt plastic but definitely be careful with small fragile parts. Overall it's fine and I've never heard of any issues. The plaster isn't heat activated ..it's actually cold as it uses cold water to harden. I'll definitely take a look into the hydrostone plaster.. thanks 👍
Are you only adding weight to the legs for shanna? it doesnt cause any kind of imablance once the model is glued together?
Yes, the two legs and the base. She's in a hunched over crouched position so the center of gravity is all within the legs. But yes, anytime adding weight you want to make sure it's balanced out. The other reason for making the parts solid is she did not include any keys to be pegged into the base. So I had to add my own by drilling into the parts which needed to be solid.
Hi ever had an issue where the plaster wouldnt dry after months and still stays damp? I had it happen once and after 6months the 3d print cracked and the plaster still felt damp
It would depend on the mix...it needs to fully cure/dry before sealing any open gaps/holes. That's one disadvantage of plaster...I usually wait a few days or use the heat gun to speed up the process. Casting resin is more expensive but it's quicker to cure.
@itsallthingsart thanks for the reply :)
no problem. Best thing to try/practice is to mix some batches in a plastic cup to get the right consistency. Also if filling really large areas you can do so in smaller quantities. Otherwise yeah it's one of those things that takes time to fully dry...so if you're in a rush use resin.
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Did you really forget to show the more diluted plaster ?
Not sure what you mean...both methods are shown in the video.
@@itsallthingsart You have 4 containers at 34:21but didn't really show the thinner plaster. I misunderstood it as being more dilute, so I guess it does not make sense