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Post by Brian on Aug 18, 2016 18:54:57 GMT -5
In the product catalog, the Alumidust area, it says "brush the powder into a high gloss silicone rubber mold".... what would be a suggestion for me to use to get a high gloss? The only thing that I can think of is clear gloss spray paint. I am wanting to cast some 1:25 car parts that will have an anodized Gold look...should I use the Gold or Yellow Gold? Is there any pictures that I can look at to compare colors? Does it make a difference whether I use RC-3 or the Alumilite White (Amazing Casting Resin) |
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Aug 23, 2016 15:15:23 GMT -5
Brian,
What gives the silicone mold a high gloss is the original being highly polished and shiny. I will see if I can find some good pictures to send you Brian, please email me your address. There might be slight appearance difference in using the gold with the white or RC3, not as noticeable using the bronze with tan or black resin. Using black with black resin base gives it more depth.
Regards,
Carol
carol@alumilite.com
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Post by Brian on Aug 25, 2016 20:11:29 GMT -5
With out sounding like a total dufuss, when you say "the original" are you referring to the original "buck" as being highly polished and shiny or am I missing something here......so the silicone reacts differently when making molds of something polished and shiny verses making a mold of something unpolished and dull
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Aug 26, 2016 8:45:55 GMT -5
Brian,
First of all you are not a "dufuss" the original is the master, the piece you use to make your mold. Yes the silicone does react differently, it picks it all up. Perfections/imperfections, finish, detail, texture, silicone is not forgiving ... it gives you what you give it! Have a wonderful weekend Brian.
Regards,
Carol
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Post by Brian on Aug 27, 2016 11:05:13 GMT -5
...so it's not so much the color of the master (dull color vs. bright color) but rather the surface .... could a smooth, lightly waxed or thinly clear coated (paint) and polished master be used using HS-2 with desirable results?
Sending you an e-mail with my addresses ref: the pictures you mentioned above as well.......
Brian
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Aug 29, 2016 15:28:49 GMT -5
Yes, if you polish it it will give you glossy replica you are after. I will look for that email Brian.
Regards,
Carol
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Post by darkstar on Sept 24, 2021 14:09:28 GMT -5
I have a question on Alumidust. I am new to this Forum and not certain if I should post it on this thread or start a new one.
I am using deep pour with Alumidust. I have the mix correct as I get hard, fully cured resin, but the dust all settles to the bottom.
Not exactly the affect I was looking for.
Is there a step I may be missing?
Or is it a function of the deep pour as opposed to the other resins?
Appreciate any input you may have.
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Post by notoes on Sept 25, 2021 8:33:14 GMT -5
I think it'll be fine to leave this here. What is your process? You said you're using Deep Pour, are you "pre-loading" it into Side A and then mixing Side A and B? How deep are you pouring it?
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Post by darkstar on Sept 27, 2021 17:56:03 GMT -5
I measure A and B separately. Add B to A. Mix with a resin paddle mixer in a drill.
When clear, I add the color and Alumidust and mix until it looks even.
Then pour into the piece. I am doing wood/resin for turning.
Place in a pressure pot at 50PSI.
Leave for 2 to 3 days.
When I pull it out, the resin is hard, very clear, and color is apparent, but the "dust" has settled to the bottom.
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Post by darkstar on Oct 24, 2021 18:42:21 GMT -5
Any thoughts or ideas?
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Post by notoes on Oct 25, 2021 7:06:34 GMT -5
I haven't used the Alumidust and I don't use a pressure pot personally so this is just my thoughts on it. Are you leaving it in the pressure pot for 2-3 days with the pot turned off or is the pot still running at day 3?
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