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Re: Need Recommendations for UV-Resistant Clear Epoxy Resin
I'm not aware of any additive that will prevent a resin from yellowing. You can add a small amount of pigment to the resin to color-adjust the yellowing to make it less obvious, or find a resin that does not yellow as much over time.
I would start with looking for resins that resist yellowing, like Smooth-On's Crystal Clear. That said, many resins are formulated to resist yellowing, but yellowing can still happen with prolonged UV exposure, so limiting exposure is advised when possible.
/Chris
I would start with looking for resins that resist yellowing, like Smooth-On's Crystal Clear. That said, many resins are formulated to resist yellowing, but yellowing can still happen with prolonged UV exposure, so limiting exposure is advised when possible.
/Chris
Shin godzilla skull
Hi everyone this is my version of the skull of shin godzilla from the 2016 movie.
It has been digitally sculpted and 3d printed I've made a few different sized versions and unfortunately I didn't get the base complete for this competition but will hopefully get that complete over the next week or so.
Good luck to everyone looking forward to seeing who wins?
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Created my version of a new Disney Haunted Mansion character
I wanted to make a mask and get the feel and vibe of the classic styles designed by Disney Imagineer Blaine Gibson. He was an original Imaginner for Disney's Hanted Mansion attraction and so many other attractions. I came up with this character which I named Cretin Ghoulby. I also made another casting and finished him in the style of Pirates Of The Carribean. I sculpted him in WED clay and molded him in Ultracal 30 gypsum. It was tricky to not make him too cartoony, but just on the edge of whimsical. I'm planning on doing more in this style.
Re: Mask Making Material Help
Thank you for your help Mr. Ellerby. I give my sincerest for the late response, sir.
Re: Mask Making Material Help
You can cast latex in a silicone mold, brush it in one layer at a time, and allow it to dry before adding the next layer. "Creature Cast" neoprene rubber is another option for masks.
/Chris
/Chris
Re: What's On Your Workbench? (Summer 2025)
I’m making the inner mechanics of a beating heart and an para-aramid composite mask with some mechanical bits!
Re: Ron Swanson Impersonation Cosplay Costume / Nick Offerman Impersonation Cosplay Costume
I have been having a blast sharing this build with my friends and family. I show them my, "challenge accepted", meme and they say, "Oh, cool, are you going to do a Ron Swanson costume? Good luck on getting those brows and mustache." And then I ask them to look back at the meme and show them the white sheet in the background..... "That's me"
Re: WHY IS THIS MECHANISMS NOT FIXED?
Hey @DYLAN YANG, here's some advice from Jim Kundig:
"If little movements in the servos lead to big swings of the head, try moving the attach point on the servo arm closer to the "spline" (which is where the horn attaches to the servo). You can also get the same effect by moving the attach points for the rods on the head out further from the U-Joint. This is less of an option usually because you want the figure to stay within certain limits if you want it to look like a Terminator or anything humanoid.
Let me know if this makes sense and/or helps..."
Re: face forms for facial hair piece prep and transport/storage
Thank you both @Alexander H , @Chris Ellerby
Definitely want the best of both worlds so likely will cut the face off the rubber skinned head with the hotknife and attach it to a laptop plank. Sonething that is portable but can be attached to an easle or layed on a desk and can be stored in a tupperware when transporting. If I come up with something good, I will post.
Definitely want the best of both worlds so likely will cut the face off the rubber skinned head with the hotknife and attach it to a laptop plank. Sonething that is portable but can be attached to an easle or layed on a desk and can be stored in a tupperware when transporting. If I come up with something good, I will post.
Re: face forms for facial hair piece prep and transport/storage
I've seen vacuum-formed face shells used to store some pieces in the past, as well as pizza boxes (which you can pin to) or foam wig heads.
If you want a custom lightweight form that you can pin to, my suggestion would be to get a head/face mold and use a 2-part expanding foam. You can pick the density that you like, but denser foam will deform less as you work, which might be ideal. If you only want the face, you can tilt the mold so the face is down and limit how much foam you use to determine the thickness.
You could also trim down a foam wig head using a hot wire tool.
/Chris
If you want a custom lightweight form that you can pin to, my suggestion would be to get a head/face mold and use a 2-part expanding foam. You can pick the density that you like, but denser foam will deform less as you work, which might be ideal. If you only want the face, you can tilt the mold so the face is down and limit how much foam you use to determine the thickness.
You could also trim down a foam wig head using a hot wire tool.
/Chris