Yarko
Well-Known Member
Hello!
I want to hear some opinions on this. I have an epoxy resin/fiberglass helmet I made a couple of years ago. I have decided that I want to fix some mistakes in the overall shape and also produce a smoother and sharper version. However, I find that dremel-ing, bondo-ing and sanding epoxy is a pain (specially because I have to do it outside and its really cold in here).
So I though I could make a casting in plaster, which would be way easier to work with. However I fear plaster might be too brittle and wouldn't allow me to get decent results.
Is there a third alternative you have used with success for such a thing? I've read about ultracal and hydrocal, but I don't think they are really 'carvable' or easy to tool.
I want to hear some opinions on this. I have an epoxy resin/fiberglass helmet I made a couple of years ago. I have decided that I want to fix some mistakes in the overall shape and also produce a smoother and sharper version. However, I find that dremel-ing, bondo-ing and sanding epoxy is a pain (specially because I have to do it outside and its really cold in here).
So I though I could make a casting in plaster, which would be way easier to work with. However I fear plaster might be too brittle and wouldn't allow me to get decent results.
Is there a third alternative you have used with success for such a thing? I've read about ultracal and hydrocal, but I don't think they are really 'carvable' or easy to tool.