Three holes were drilled in a piece of 11/42-inch MDF wood (particle board) that had been treated with Freeman's wood and plaster sealer so it wouldn't leak. The studs were coated with modeling clay to make sure the liquid silicone did not leak through.Three holes were drilled in a piece of 11/42-inch MDF wood (particle board) that had been The possibilities are endless with liquid tooling materials. Whether it's creating a custom fender emblem or simply casting a reproduction badge for your resto, plastic casting fits the bill. There are a few guidelines to follow to get the best results from liquid tooling. So read up and get casting. PARTS DESCRIPTION SOURCE PRICE Rhodia V-330 silicone rubber, 1-gallon kit Freeman Supply $125.00 Freeman FMSC 1090 liquid polyurethane Freeman Supply 130.00 Plast-econ modeling clay Freeman Supply 10.00 Digital scale Local discount store 12.99 Mixing cups Auto parts store 0.50 MDF wood for casting box Lowes 10.00 The badge was pressed into the clay and the excess squeezed out. Using a flat blade, the excess clay was removed, leaving a smooth, clean edge to prevent leakage and to lock the part in the mold.Using a flat blade, the excess clay was removed, leaving a smooth, clean edge to prevent l The wood base was then attached to the rest of the casting box that was constructed from 11/42-inch MDF. The casting box can be wood or plastic. Wood was used here because it is easier to drill for the mounting studs and seal.The wood base was then attached to the rest of the casting box that was constructed from 1 The V-330 silicone rubber comes in 1-gallon kits, including the hardener. The base is measured on a digital scale in a medium-sized mixing cup then mixed with the hardener.The V-330 silicone rubber comes in 1-gallon kits, including the hardener. The base is meas Only about 11/42 inch of silicone is needed around the part to achieve proper material thickness. The entire box does not need to be filled.Only about 11/42 inch of silicone is needed around the part to achieve proper material thi Once the silicone had set for the 24-hour cure time, the screws were removed and the base separated with a screwdriver.Once the silicone had set for the 24-hour cure time, the screws were removed and the base « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Jefferson Bryant Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
