Casting An Object With Holes - HOW ???

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Published 2022-04-15
Nothing worse than getting stuck in a hole, or lots of holes!
Different holes require different techniques. In this video I go over 3 ways to mold and cast models with holes.
Thanks to Anthony for sending in this project.

Thanks to the following companies for supplying the materials used in this video:

Sticky Wax
www.Freemanwax.com

Econosil-25 Silicone Rubber
I buy my casting supplies at www.silpak.com

Here is a list of suppliers for many of the materials I use in my videos:
www.dropbox.com/s/kz6mhmf7v5vpy7l/Material%20and%2…

Do you have a project to suggest for the channel?
Here’s a .pdf with everything you need to know:
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All Comments (21)
  • @gordonwiley2006
    I like the critique at the end there, you're not ripping on the other caster, you're just pointing out what you can see and where they could improve. Solid lessons in this one.
  • I know you hear this a lot, but you deserve to get a message every time it happens: Here I am, with a weird thing I need to duplicate in a material more durable than 3D printing can produce, and I'm reviewing all related videos you've made to be sure I'm approaching it in a manner likely to be successful. I do this every time I need to make a mold of any notable complexity. Thank you so very, very much for sharing your expertise.
  • @ijzfzzy
    A good artist knows the rules. A master artist knows when to break the rules. You are a master artist. Thanks for another great video.
  • @Tiebox
    Hello Mister Talone- I just retired out of the Army and I have really just started getting into these arts. Your attention to detail is 2nd to none. Thanks for the instruction!
  • Once again, Robert, you are a fountain of knowledge! I always thought about the fact that you can pressure pot for tiny details but it never occurred to me to stick the uncured mold with the piece in it back in the vacuum chamber to capture those tiny details. Thanks again for the invaluable wisdom!
  • @NickWalters571
    Holy Casting Rubber Batman! great instructional video as always Robert. You fight bubbles harder than Batman fights crime!
  • @JohnJones-oy3md
    Something is missing from this video. Mr. Tolone has apparently finally exhausted the world's supply of beeswax. ;)
  • @jameshakola3603
    Another fun video, Robert. Glad you relented on your normal procedure with this one, and used a second vac! Definitely the way to go here. I actually do that on probably half the molds I make, avoiding it mostly for parts that would have vulnerabilities, like being hollow, soft, or unknown composition (most stuff I mold is pretty predictable). I even like to use it with clayed-up patterns sometimes, although I generally stop at about half-vac... mainly just to give any unseen bubbles some extra lift. That's just me, of course.
  • @WilSisney
    This is the sort of video I wish I had when I started. These methods make the impossible possible. This will be a great resource for folks with complicated holed models. Robert - I have a request for your future videos. I finally got a Foredom wax pen, but I still suck when using it to attach vent sprues. Can you take a few minutes during a future project video and teach us a bit about your technique for applying wax wire vents?
  • @betogaona3d.
    Fantastic lesson again Master Tolone, so much to learn from you thank you!!
  • @PotatoClips
    Very informative and clear video. Thank you
  • this has always been a huge challenge in my mind thanks for adding some context and explanation that helps
  • @96bean
    Really enjoyed this one
  • @peter-gn8ey
    so many great insights in this one video. glad I found your channel before I start my casting journey. thanks.
  • and that's why experience matters ... great content.. Thank You for sharing...