AnotherChris
New Member
There are a number of threads on coin casting and I apologize for retreading old ground, but my question is a little bit different and I didn't want to grave-dig a thread for a semi-related question.
My issue is this: I cranked out a quick and dirty 3D model of a Heaven coin from the anime Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt for some friends of mine. The coins are running at about $8 a pop printed from Shapeways and I'm looking for a less expensive method of reproducing them. I've never molded anything before and I'm not sure how the basic printing material (white strong & flexible) will take to the various mold materials. I was wondering if anyone might have a suggestion on the best way to go about casting from a 3D printed object as small as a coin without destroying said object? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
My issue is this: I cranked out a quick and dirty 3D model of a Heaven coin from the anime Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt for some friends of mine. The coins are running at about $8 a pop printed from Shapeways and I'm looking for a less expensive method of reproducing them. I've never molded anything before and I'm not sure how the basic printing material (white strong & flexible) will take to the various mold materials. I was wondering if anyone might have a suggestion on the best way to go about casting from a 3D printed object as small as a coin without destroying said object? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.