Process update on the test scales
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Process update on the test scales
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Final update for tonight, I pulled the molds. The stupid lumps aren't workable but I knew that. Oh well. I'll try again tomorrow morning.
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But look! Silicone in the hand! Yay!
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but the texture is kinda cool!
(if you need any help you know I live on the other side of the hill, I can help you)
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I'm gonna go another round and see what comes of it before calling in cavalry (caviarlry?) I just poured a new mold and it looks less bubbly already and the curing is happening now. Sooooo fingers crossed. I'm watching Labyrinth while I wait :(
I like the way you think, Ms. Bromine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Theobromine
Dat face! You're killing me!Quote:
Originally Posted by Selkish
As for the bubbles in your resin mold, too much release/moisture. Although, that texture is pretty cool!
I'm listening to Labyrinth soundtrack :(
Considering whether I could do a tail inspired by that ballgown... white iridescent scales, lots of floofy fabric fins...
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Oop. Mold's done.
AUGH okay. I'm doing a round without any release.
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I love your thought process on your scales. I, too, like a more realistic look to the scales. The round scales are fine and most people use them because they are the quickest way to an end, but I have had the same thoughts about the shape of the scales like you do.
I can't wait to see more progress!
That tail idea is gorgeous. I've always wanted to try making that gown, but my sewing skills are about kindergarten-level.
As for mold release, I have some of the Mann ease release but I've found that I actually just prefer using Vaseline. It's cheap, easy to get, and you can apply it with a soft paintbrush. In fact, it's also a good method for smoothing your sculpts.
Thanks Sherielle I'm hoping it still reads as "fishy."
If this round is still stupid, I'll try vaseline. -sigh.-Quote:
Originally Posted by Theobromine
I love your tail idea, looks so romantic! :-)
Heheh, which one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Adalira
[QUOTE=Selkish;231856]Considering whether I could do a tail inspired by that ballgown... white iridescent scales, lots of floofy fabric fins...
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This one :-)
So I just got off the phone with Reynolds Advanced Materials. They basically said the bubbling shouldn't happen but that doesn't really stop it from happening so... not sure what to do with that information. They *did* suggest using an acrylic spray and letting that be a barrier between the clay and the resin. So I'm gonna throw more money at this and get acrylic before I succumb buying straight-up shell shock. The first and second were using Ease Release 200 and the third was vaseline.
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They suggested that to me too. It didn't work because the monster clay had too much moisture. But yours is not as bubbly as mine so I still have hope!
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It is most definitely the clay. I just pulled one with no release agent whatsoever and it was bubbly. Off to Home Despot for acrylic.
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Status update:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N13WI3oVda8
Laughing so hard at your face while staring down the box. I might have scared my fat cat away. I frickin love where you're going with your scales. I agree on the round scale thing, I think it looks almost cartoonish to have them so little and perfectly round. I wanna try tackling this project myself soon, and that scale chart is super helpful. I can't wait to see where this goes.
Thanks :3 I deal with THIS EFFING MESS OF A PROJECT by trying to laugh about it. Or else I'd murder things.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Coralia
An accurate representation of me at the moment:
https://youtu.be/iDmgmujuEG0?t=1m5s
Aww sweetie, this is only just the beginning ;)
Getting frustrated. I have a scale drying with a couple layers of acrylic but in the meantime here are my first two tests with a thin layer first:
I forgot to put ease release on the first one
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I guess this is why I don't use resin :-/
what do you use instead?Quote:
Originally Posted by Theobromine
Urethane rubber. I've talked about it in a few different threads here and there. If you search my name and "urethane" you should be able to find them pretty easily.
Ahh, okay. Sorry. I guess I missed it. that might be my next attempt after this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Theobromine
O FRABJOUS DAY! A BUBBLE FREE MOLD.
I found Fimo in my craft supplies (glow in the dark flavor) so I made a new scale and while there are bubbles on the outside of the negative slab, the actual negative looks clear!
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Calloo callay she chortled in her joy!
Okay so I have silicone in the smooth molds. Getting white glow clay out of a white mold is kinda frustrating. I had to sit in my dark bathroom scraping it out because I don't have a black light and its the darkest room in the house. I've decided to make the most of the situation and my materials and sculpt more scales out of my Fimo and cast one more large scale with said Fimo cast. I can supliment my new scales with the silicone ones cast while I sculpt. That might cut my time down. I'll get a new resin for the fuke and burn that bridge when I get to it. -sigh-
At least I have some time to fret about my colors again.
Also here are all my rejects:
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Sorry if I didn't see but how about a thin layer of resin first? then just keep putting more layers, a thin layer first doesn't heat up as much as a thick layer. Ignore me if I missed it :P
Fun. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Ilyena
I talked briefly to the company that sold me the stuff, they didn't think it would work but I might try it anyway. It seems like a good shot.
I knew you could do it!
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I ordered my pigments. Everyone I've talked to has reaffirmed my decision to go with precious metal tail. I look good in warm colors and it'll go with everything :D
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Nice! !
I tried the method suggested by a few people but most recently by Ilyena and spread a thin layer of resin over the positive and let it dry, poking it and brushing it to ensure no bubbles formed/disperse the oil that was released by the clay. The resultant mold was comparable to the Fimo molds which is good because maybe that means I don't have to remake my scales!!!
So now there's pearl-pigmented silicone in the "successful" molds. We'll see what we get.
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I hate waiting for things.
Have fuuun~~~ ♥