by modshapesAdmin | Feb 3, 2020 | Mold Making Ideas, Resin Arts, Uncategorized
Casting Resin into Soap Molds – how good is it? I find out. Even with mold release, be prepared to mangle the mold in the demolding process. I also have some issues with bubbles, which I address. If you are successfully pulling off resin castings into molds you...
by modshapesAdmin | Sep 18, 2018 | 3d Modeling, 3d Printing, Fusion 360, Mold Making Ideas
Today on Modshapes we ask… Can you print a watertight model from this eFlex Filament? Those of you who saw the previous video know that the first attempt at printing a mold with flexible filament failed. Because it wasn’t watertight… Can we make a...
by modshapesAdmin | Sep 16, 2018 | 3d Printing, Mold Making Ideas
TPU eFlex Filament – Can it Replace Silicone in Mold Making? We find out. The eFlex I am using is Inland brand, available from MicroCenter. ModShapes is about product design and making things. We create resin artwork, 3d modeling, and more. Please subscribe!...
by modshapesAdmin | Jan 27, 2018 | Mold Making Ideas, Resin Arts
What happens when resin is over a year old? The hardening agent can become darker, and over time it loses its efficacy. This resin is still quite viable, but it will not be good for clear results. In this example, I attempt to use simple food coloring and see what...
by modshapesAdmin | Jan 8, 2018 | Mold Making Ideas, Resin Arts
I am building Dark Vs Light Tic Tac Toe Game! In this video, I create enough game pieces for both sides. I discover how much resin it takes (I am using up my yellowing resin for this) as well as realize that in order to mix those colors perfectly, each side needs to...
by modshapesAdmin | Apr 5, 2017 | Mold Making Ideas, Resin Arts
I sculpted a toothbrush holder out of clay. Molded it with composimold, and then cast in resin. Interesting results! ModShapes is about product design and making things. We started out making bespoke stands for vapes. Please subscribe!...