Resin help! Need resin for 1/1 bust.

[godaiking]

So I've finally taken the plunge into mold making/resin casting. Been molding some old 1/6 head sculpts as a test in RTV silicone and came out pretty good, but the polyester resin I use comes out a bit too clear, brittle and glossy.

Would you guys recommend polyurethane resin over polyester resin?

-Joe

 

[ArkRaider]

Absolutely. www.smoothon.com

 

[godaiking]

Just what I needed!

Got one more question: will regular acrylic paints and krylon spray paint adhere to the urethane resin? Thanks!

-Joe

 

[Rhett J Martin]

Yep . . .but be sure to give it a bath in warm water and detergent and let it air dry to get all the mold release off, cause that will affect your paint job.

 

[Hecubus114]

yes! make sure the mold release is ALL gone, or you'll be sorry (in case you couldnt tell, I learned this the hard way)!

 

[godaiking]

Got it! Just picked up a trail size. I'll definately keep the mold release tip in mind. :confused

For the polyester resin, I don't use any mold release and it pops out fine. What would happen if I didn't for the poly urethane?

-Joe

 

[LeMarchand]

your mold will dry out sooner if you don't use moldrelease.

Personally i use talcum powder as it 'draws' the resin into those tiny areas due to it's capulary properties.

 

[godaiking]

your mold will dry out sooner if you don't use moldrelease.

Personally i use talcum powder as it 'draws' the resin into those tiny areas due to it's capulary properties.

Ah, no wonder. Well, I bought some "mold release" spray. Maybe I'll try the talcom powder route. Thanks for all the wise info, bros.

-Joe