Mixing metallic powders with resin?
- Thread starter Birdie
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yeah its always dull just out of the mold, you have to buff it up.
-z
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heres a page from tiranti's website, they show you what to do in the second vid
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/videos.asp
-z
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heres a page from tiranti's website, they show you what to do in the second vid
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/videos.asp
28injection
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Yep, Matsuo's resin/ali shrouds are dull untill you buff them with very fine wire wool.
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TheSt.LouisKid
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I haven't used metal powders but I ALWAYS:eek hear to wear a mask so you don't breath it.
franz bolo
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franz bolo
Sr Member
Smooth On has Metal Powders. What brand did you use?
http://www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Plastic-a/c5_1119_1211/index.html
FB
http://www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Plastic-a/c5_1119_1211/index.html
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Doesn't make any difference when you buff it, still stays flat grey :lol
I think I used the wrong technique, I just mixed the powder into the resin then poured the mould.
From watching the video Zorg linked to, it seems I should have dusted the mould with the powder before pouring.
The powder is from Tomps, which is a popular online supplier in the UK.
By choice, I would use only Smooth-on products, but they have become ridiculously expensive over here, even Tiranti's are cheaper.
I think I used the wrong technique, I just mixed the powder into the resin then poured the mould.
From watching the video Zorg linked to, it seems I should have dusted the mould with the powder before pouring.
The powder is from Tomps, which is a popular online supplier in the UK.
By choice, I would use only Smooth-on products, but they have become ridiculously expensive over here, even Tiranti's are cheaper.
i always dust the mold first, the ratio that you put into the resin is very important, perhaps you didnt put enough in? if you put too much in it weakens the resin
what resin do did you use and whats its normal colour when its cured?
heres my first attempt, it came out matt chocolate brown. bronze and a little brass mixed together. i used steel wool to bring it up.
robstyle
Master Member
it also has alot to do with the mesh of the powder. Most you will buy are around 325/425 mesh. Its sometimes enough to dust the mold with it then add some to the material and do a slush of it then back fill the mold with plain material (no powder in the mix) to save product.
I use a much finer powder, 1200 mesh or more, to completly cover the mold and get a polished finish since the metal brushed into the mold is so fine. Here is a little sample I did very quickly of powders brushed into a mold. All are various metal powders with plain milky clear plastic backing it (no powder in the mix, just brushed into the mold).
I use a much finer powder, 1200 mesh or more, to completly cover the mold and get a polished finish since the metal brushed into the mold is so fine. Here is a little sample I did very quickly of powders brushed into a mold. All are various metal powders with plain milky clear plastic backing it (no powder in the mix, just brushed into the mold).
Risu
Master Member
Once again Rob astounds me with his skill. I just want to make some really small shiny bits for a blaster. I was thinking of just using some fiberglass resin cuz I've got so much of it and some metal powder from a friend's workshop. Would that be effective? And what is meant by dusting the mold? Do you just put some powder in and spread it out with a brush, or do you have to use water or something to make it stick?
the powder is very fine, like baby powder.
watch the video i linked to. this will answer your questions
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stapleton13
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I use 400 grain powder, and I use clear resin. I usually mix it 1 to 1.
Which distributor are you using for this? Is this nickel?
stapleton13
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Its aluminum powder made by a company called WEST System Aluminum Powder.
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