How to create a lightly sanded "frosted" finish in clear resin casts?

[helix_3]

I'm casting something in clear resin, and I want it to have a frosted finish. Can I add anything to the silicone mold to cause this type of surface texture? I tried cornstarch, but that didn't do anything.

I suppose I could recast my object, lightly sand the new resin object, then re-mold/ cast that, but I don't have a sandblaster and the object is very complex, so it would be difficult to evenly sand all surfaces.

 

[renaissance_man]

Maybe add a small amount of pearelscent powder to the clear resin when casting?

 

[CZMarty]

You can give the molding master a dusting from a rattlecan - only from about twice the recommended distance. Some of the paint drops will dry in the air and it will create a textured effect on the surface when done right. Highly undesirable when you want to give something a nice coat of paint, but it should work nicely for this specific application.

 

[Moviefreak]

Buy a can of KRYLON Frosted glass clear coat. Then do test sprays at different distances. You should be able to hit any clear resin object and give it a nice frosted appearance with the spray.

 

[Sundowner]

Yep I’ve successfully used frosted spray paint on many projects.

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

1. Yes. Any clear frosting type spray paint well work. Get lacquer if you can find it. Works best.

 

[helix_3]

1. Yes. Any clear frosting type spray paint well work. Get lacquer if you can find it. Works best.

Frosting spray paint sounds nice- when it's applied, does it feel smooth or slightly rough?

 

[Billy Pilgrim]

It’s a pretty subtle texture. Maybe similar to the feel of flat paint.