Sounds dangerous, thanks a lot for the info and links.
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| Author: | Lord Duku [ Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Invisible Figures |
Been wondering for some time, how do you get a figure to appear to be invisible? Similar to the Mirage figure that came in the Tru 6 pack. I've seen quite a few customs using this technique. Is it some sort of casting method? Thanks in advance |
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| Author: | roguetiger [ Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
Lord Duku wrote: Been wondering for some time, how do you get a figure to appear to be invisible? Similar to the Mirage figure that came in the Tru 6 pack. I've seen quite a few customs using this technique. Is it some sort of casting method? Thanks in advance Best bet would be to PM Bek and ask him what they use over at GTG. That or go to http://www.GoodToGocustoms.com and PM Aloysha and ask what type of resin he uses. |
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| Author: | AdrienVeidt [ Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
They're casted in one of the various strengths of Smooth-On's CrystalClear plastics. It's veryveryvery finicky to work with, requiring respirator masks and a hot plate griddle to cook the stuff. All props to the guys that can get it to work as I had like a 95% failure rate on the batch I tried. |
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| Author: | Keenan [ Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
I got it to work, but the chemical gave me a mother of a bad rash. So, yeah talk to Dave or Aly. |
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| Author: | roguetiger [ Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
another idea is http://www.michaels.com/art/online/disp ... Num=gc0509 from Michaels. Looks like its the same one Tsunami used for this Annihilator heads viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3440 there. |
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| Author: | Lord Duku [ Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
Sounds dangerous, thanks a lot for the info and links.
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| Author: | SlayerDave [ Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
Its not that bad,use smoothon 220 clear,will do the trick for ya.We use heat to speed the process,you dont have to.but you should use pressure.If you need anything else hit me up with a pm,we can do a call and i can walk ya thru it. |
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| Author: | Lord Duku [ Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
Ok, I'll do so just as soon as I get the materials needed. Thanks 
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| Author: | Tsunami [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
The stuff I used is pictured in this thread. 8-10 bucks at michaels or ben fanklins. viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3440 It is easy to use, just has a bit of a smell, and has a pot life long enough to fish bubbles out of it. |
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| Author: | pluv [ Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
I've used clear resin from Alumilite and have found it to be easier to work with than their regular resin. Even under the worst circumstances I've gotten a bubble or two in the casting without a pressure pot. |
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| Author: | Outback [ Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Invisible Figures |
Second on the Allumilite product. I haven't used the others mentioned in the thread, but I'm in the thinking-through stages of a Wonderful project I hope to use the Allumilite clear on. |
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