In my on going quest to make my 3d printing as close to zero waste as I can manage (Motivated more by my wallet) I'm trying to figure out if it is possible to grind up the cured supports from my SLA printer and mix them in with two part epoxy for casting bases for miniatures.
These are turned and sanded but need sections and to be polished.
Ebonite that looks like topography. I really like this one despite how I felt initially
Alumilite. I had this idea for something fantasy related and man I hope I find my pour notes. I really like this one too
I will post an update when I finish them.
Cheers.
I've got a DIY project I'm working on and I could use some advice.
We're repairing the ornamental railing on the outside of my parent's old house right now. That kind of pointless ornamentation some old houses have along the edge of flat portions of the roof. Specifically these are little onion shaped wood topper bulbs screwed into a wood beam that runs along the edge of the roof.
Originally they were wood, but this is in Texas and the weather here has a tendency to just destroy any wood that isn't properly treated. And these delicate little wood onions didn't stand a chance. I'd personally just leave them off or find something similar pre-made in polyurethane or similar, but there's a historic society thing happening here and I have to replace these with identical decorations.
I've done some resin casting in the past, and I got the idea that maybe I can make a mold of these little ornamental things and cast in a extremely durable resin. But I'm not sure what kind of resin would be the best fit for these.
Can anyone recommend a really tough resin that can withstand intense heat and rain? They'd be painted.
Thank you.
Hello talented makers!
I’m looking to commission a single, custom resin coaster for my desk setup. I have a very specific concept in mind. I’m not a resin artist myself, so I don't even know if combining these two effects is chemically or physically possible, but I think it could be a really fun mini-project for someone who loves experimenting.
The Concept: A dark/black coaster that reacts to the heat of a coffee mug to reveal a glowing core.
How I imagine it working:
EDIT: Or maybe we could consider the exact opposite approach? For instance, putting the glow-in-the-dark layer on top so it charges easily in ambient light, and the thermochromic layer underneath, which would turn clear from the heat to reveal a hidden base.
The Specs:
EDIT 2: Another breakthrough idea! Instead of stacking horizontal layers (which blocks light or heat), what if we distribute the powders spatially on the same plane? We could use the glow-in-the-dark pigment for the main parts (like a galaxy spiral or lava flow) so it stays exposed to ambient light all day. Then, we intermingle thermochromic pigments for the finer details (like subtle veins, dark asteroid belts, or thin lines). It doesn't need to be a massive color shift—just subtle grooves or details that react to the hot mug and reveal themselves alongside the glowing parts. Does mixing the powders this way make the project more realistic to craft?
Does this sound like a fun challenge to anyone? If you think you can pull off this "heat-reveal glow" effect, I'd love to see some of your previous work!
Hi all! I recently created a piece of art painted on an approximately 1 ft by 1 ft piece of wood. I would like to pour on a resin to seal it and create a nice thick glossy finish. What resin would you all recommend? I am a total beginner so I have no idea what to even look for!
Thanks!