Clear casting resin help

[KaraZor-El]

Hello guys!

I've recently worked with castin' craft clear casting epoxy resin...and I'm wondering if there is anything better out there? I've always found castin' craft products to leave something to be desired when it comes to quality.

I was wondering if any clear-casting resin users out there could point me in the right direction as to where to obtain a higher quality resin?

Thanks for your time!

 

[franz bolo]

I only use Smooth-On resin.

FB

 

[Jarvis B]

Agree Smooth-on is what I use most

 

[Finhead]

Most if not all clear casting resins you'll want to pressure cast as well. But I'll third that Smooth on is nice to work with.

 

[Thermalized Plastics]

Pressure pot is the only way to go!:love

 

[KaraZor-El]

I adore smooth-on products. I searched and searched on the site a while back for clear resin and couldn't find it. Can anyone give me the name so I can look it up?

Edit:

Sheesh, my bad! I found it...I forgot they had this.

Thank you guys so much for the help!

 

[KaraZor-El]

Also, I'd loooove to get a pressure pot, but they are soooo expensive. >_<

 

[Finhead]

Also, I'd loooove to get a pressure pot, but they are soooo expensive. >_<

You wont get bubble free castings without a pressure pot. You might get not bad castings but not 100% bubble free. Get a cheap paint pressure pot if it'll fit your molds ok.
Paint Pressure Tank - 2-1/2 Gallon

 

[KaraZor-El]

Oh thank you so much for the link! I appreciate it! I know I definitely need a pressure pot, but didn't think I would be able to get one for under 500 bucks... I'll definitely be ordering one of these.

They are pretty simple to use right? Do I just hook my air compressor up to it and let it do the rest? I need to make some new molds, so it's perfect timing to get this

 

[Finhead]

Yes that pretty much it set your pressure and your good to go. It'll have a safety valve set at about 55psi so you'll have to play with the pressure to get it close to that and not set it off. It just bleeds the air down.

Oh thank you so much for the link! I appreciate it! I know I definitely need a pressure pot, but didn't think I would be able to get one for under 500 bucks... I'll definitely be ordering one of these.

They are pretty simple to use right? Do I just hook my air compressor up to it and let it do the rest? I need to make some new molds, so it's perfect timing to get this

 

[KaraZor-El]

I'd be lost without you! I appreciate your help so much! I'm definitely pointed in the right direction now! ^_^