Without A Pressure Pot? Part 2
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Published 2020-10-09
SKIP TO THE GOOD PARTS:
00:00 Can I make clean resin castings without a pressure pot?
01:35 Making the mold cradle.
10:10 Time to pour the first casting.
11:15 How much resin do I need for the casting?
13:19 Testing an unknown resin for the first time.
15:28 Mounting the mold in the cradle and pouring the 1st casting.
18:13 Evaluating the 1st casting.
20:16 Correcting the problems and pouring the 2nd casting.
22:24 Bubbles in the 2nd casting; things actually got worse!
22:55 Strategy for the 3rd pour. Will it work this time!
24:27 Dealing with moisture. Resin + water = foaming nightmare!
26:04 3rd casting wasn’t too bad! Never a dull moment.
27:00 4th time the charm? Let’s try it and see.
27:12 The perils of measuring resin by eye; an excellent way to fail.
29:00 Coming up short; I told you eyeballing was bad.
29:36 More problems with eyeballing. Making squishy duck feet.
30:51 So, what’s the verdict. Do you NEED a pressure pot?
31:54 Thanks for watching!
All Comments (21)
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Here is a link to a downloadable PDF file with a list of the rubber, resins and waxes I use in my videos: www.dropbox.com/s/kz6mhmf7v5vpy7l/Material%20and%2…
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Robert, I'm a professional designer (visual and product) and im completely blown away at the amount of knowledge you share with us. This is literally the knowledge that i paid tens of thousands of dollars for in college, and with your videos i have the ability to watch them over and over. Its incredible. Your videos are a gift for us makers.
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I just started watching your videos and I have to say you are not only very knowledgeable and helpful but also I love your demeanor - you’re seem friendly and of a good humor. Thanks for what you do
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Huge fan of your videos Robert, but this one was exceptional. Seeing the problems that even a veteran like yourself has to overcome makes me feel like maybe I'm not such an idiot after all. Thanks so much for sharing :)
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Speaking of bubbles, how about a video on your methods for filling bubble holes?
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Amazing videos. Never cast a single thing but feeling confident enough to start . Thank you Sir.
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Watching you make those airfoil shaped side plates has me wanting to make a cardboard aeroplane! Great demo!
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You talked a lot about "filling in the bubbles"... can you show us how to do that?!?!?
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This was a great set of videos! Very informative, I've learned so much :-)
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Truly excellent videos. Have helped me a lot. Thank you so much
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Another very good video! Thanksba lot! Can't wait to make my own cast!
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Excellent thanks for the great video, learnt a ton
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Still very much appreciating your tips and hints as well as your presentation! Thanks again!
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You are so lovely, informative and helpful! love your videos
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So clear example. Excelent good! Thanks!
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Amazing tips and tricks! Learning so much on your channel! Thank you
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You are the reason I began wanting to learn resin making I would like to tell you you inspire me <3
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that is what i found out when i tried to do this type of castings, thank you for the advice now i can start over and do a better job at casting .
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Great video! Really helpful for some one who has no equipment.
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Great work Robert you didn’t Duck the issue of trying to get a perfect cast. I share your frustration at not having the preferred tools at your disposal. Looking forward to your next challenge.
