OT- Best Rubber for Casting Parts
This is kinda OT,But I am wondering what is the Best Rubber for Casting Parts and how cost effective is it. I am looking for an inexpensive but good rubber to cast with for a project I am working on. Any Help appreciated.
not much of help I’m afraid but I saw the resin casting kit at my local craft shop.
It was for clear resin casting kit but believe you could use for other projects as well~
Sorry can’t remember the brand name…
If you remember the name it would be most appreciated,thanks.
I like Smooth-On’s OOMOO-30 RTV.
It is a 2-part mix, volume:volume, so you dont’ need to mess with weighing out small weights like with other materials.
Smooth-on also makes several excellent resins. My current favorite is the Smooth-Cast.
While on the subject of clear resin - they can be used by the home hobbiest, but they take a long time to harden and often require a pressure pot to minimize entrained bubbles.
Does the Rubber needs a pressure pot as well? Because I do not have one and cannot afford to buy one or make one. Thanks for the link. I can hopefully read up on what products they offer.
Pressure/vacuum are not required for Smooth-On’s OOMOO products if you are careful to not entrain too much air when you are mixing the 2 parts of the mix.
Pour a bit of rubber over the part being molded first then spread it around with a brush or toothpick to get good coverage. Then pour the rest of the rubber to cover. OOMOO sets in 4 to 6 hours.
See the HOW TO section of the link I provided for much more info
Thanks very much for the help,it is appreciated.
Well I have decided to go with the Alumilite Super Casting Kit at least to start,and because I believe in supporting the local hobby shop.
Then I will order the Ooomo from Smooth On. I have a project that I am working on and I will make an announcement as to my intentions. Stay Tuned.
GI-1000 is the industry standard, a 10/1 mix ratio. It is available at Burman Industries (http://www.burmanfoam.com/).
Also, Smooth-On (http://www.smooth-on.com/) Mold Max series is very good. I like Mold Max 30.
Hope this helps!
Thanks MadK I appreciate the links I have saved them for future reference. I have had a lot of others recommended the smooth-on so I may go that route.
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=82083e
I’ve used this product with good results.
when the mold is completely cured (4-5 hours) you can use it to make clear or opaque resin items.
I have used Alumilite with it and it is okay but I would recommend the resin kits by micromark as it is a lot better.