tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post245625316142215328..comments2023-11-03T01:10:06.898-07:00Comments on A Year of Frugal Gaming: Mould MakingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-61459395242381174902009-03-20T08:42:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:42:00.000-07:00You can also use 100% silicon caulk - such as for ...You can also use 100% silicon caulk - such as for windows or bathrooms - as a mold medium. I use GE #1 here in the U.S., which runs about $5 a tube; one tube should be adequate for almost any miniatures casting project.<BR/><BR/>There are two key things to remember: First, it _must_ be 100% silicon, otherwise it won't cure properly.<BR/><BR/>Second, you can't just squeeze it onto the original. You need to squeeze it into a strong solution of water and dishsoap (such as Dawn or Joy) first. This gives you a protective coating that prevents the caulk from sticking to the original (or your hands!). Then you grab the extruded caulk from the soap basin and mold it onto the original with your hands, being careful to avoid air bubbles and such. You'll have about ten to fifteen minutes from when you squeezed it into the water before the caulk cures too much to be effective.<BR/><BR/>It takes about 24 hours to cure; technically, it cures faster than that, but it'll stink like vinegar (acetic acid) for at least that long, so let it cure somewhere well-ventilated. It picks up detail quite well, at least in my experience.<BR/><BR/>Should you decide to try silicon caulk mold making, TEST EVERYTHING FIRST. That way you can be sure you have the right soap solution, the right caulk, and that it'll work for your purposes.<BR/><BR/>In short, it's a messy but cheap, widely available, and durable alternative to "real" casting products.Jesse Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037458550041623018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-17505961049931387582009-03-14T05:54:00.000-07:002009-03-14T05:54:00.000-07:00Fear not, Chicago Terrain Factory.. It's held up l...Fear not, Chicago Terrain Factory.. <BR/><BR/>It's held up longer than my old blue molds And zero bubbles thus far with my one piece molds. Please don't make assumptions until you've actually had a look at the product data or used it. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, and it's the same price as the old blue stuff, too.<BR/> <BR/>Google "Barnes casting supplies" or some variation to find the website with all of the product information (strength,etc).<BR/><BR/>I'm sure it has some drawbacks, but for what we're doing, the detail level is amazing and I would never go back to the 8-20 hour stuff if you paid me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-34278447014164098412009-02-26T03:03:00.000-08:002009-02-26T03:03:00.000-08:00Just letting you know that this post (and another ...Just letting you know that this post (and another one) has been included in this weeks round up of best miniature related blogging: <A HREF="http://6d6fireball.com/rpg/lead-bucket/" REL="nofollow">Lead Bucket</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-8247650340271064262009-02-24T05:34:00.000-08:002009-02-24T05:34:00.000-08:00I'd be worried by any RTV that sets in 20 minutes ...I'd be worried by any RTV that sets in 20 minutes - that's as fast as some resins set up. One of the advantages of a slow setting RTV is de-gassing. With a 20 minute set time, the only way to get bubble free molds would be with a vacuum and/or pressure chamber.Chicago Terrain Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120517237019460964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-10367679644050400632009-02-23T23:06:00.000-08:002009-02-23T23:06:00.000-08:0020 minutes! That's sheer madness. I've never hea...20 minutes! That's sheer madness. I've never heard of that brand before. I may have a look at that for future work.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635735754850759283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-83513224275215503812009-02-23T15:04:00.000-08:002009-02-23T15:04:00.000-08:00Nice article! One suggestion: I used to use simi...Nice article! <BR/><BR/>One suggestion: I used to use similar RTV years ago and it cured in about 12 hours or so. <BR/><BR/>I've since changed to a RTV silicon sold as "Pinkysil" in Australia which is stronger, carries more detail, is a little cheaper and CURES IN 20 MINUTES!<BR/><BR/>Bin that blue stuff and try and track down Pinkysil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-5762741698808325002009-02-23T07:28:00.000-08:002009-02-23T07:28:00.000-08:00The savings point on mold making/resin casting com...The savings point on mold making/resin casting comes from moving from the sample size to buying by the gallon. Cost per unit drops by a factor of two or three times. Problem is - you need a project big enough to use a gallon of resin.Chicago Terrain Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120517237019460964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-63202751960144081352009-02-22T23:24:00.000-08:002009-02-22T23:24:00.000-08:00He he! Thanks Ruarigh. Expect to mke a few mistak...He he! Thanks Ruarigh. Expect to mke a few mistakes when making your first couple of moulds. My main problem was not sealing the barriers properly and getting the material everywhere. If you need to get a lot of pieces made, it's certainly worth a try...Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635735754850759283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514527600266823840.post-71957616878065731482009-02-22T04:53:00.000-08:002009-02-22T04:53:00.000-08:00Excellent tips on the mould making. I have been me...Excellent tips on the mould making. I have been meaning to make moulds for my Egyptian terrain to speed up production but have never worked up the courage to risk getting it wrong! I look forward to reading the new frugal gaming news too. Please don't tease us too long!!Ruaridhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003128932063213463noreply@blogger.com