Post #275098 by Capt'n Skully on Wed, Dec 27, 2006 9:30 AM

It goes back to the old saying- Haste makes waste.. I should have spent more time on the Original and thought it through a bit more. Guess excitement to do it got the best of me (once again!). I'd like a cleaner, better master, but something tells me I'd never be completely happy with it anyways.

Since this is a one-sided mold, I should have made the master thicker than necessary- that way I could control the copy's thickness with the resin pouring. The pendant isn't as thick/deep as I wanted..

I need a scale for mixing the silicone.. I had to go with a strict measurement provided by the manufacturer or risk an improper ratio. I also didn't want to risk not having mixed enough- should do a displacement test for correct amount. Same with the resin- I made over twice the amount I needed.

Overall I lucked out for my first time- no issues with air bubbles in the mold or the resin copy.. But the design is pretty basic with no undercuts.