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Step 5Easy Castin' 101!
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Alright! Now it's time to begin one of my favorite parts of this entire build- the chemistry section of casting Beemo's iconic video game buttons! And because we're casting plastic molds that means we get to use our old friend again, brush on latex Mold Builder!
As I previously mentioned, because Beemo looks like a Game Boy Color I decided to fully embrace this key factor and really play up on his retro Nintendo style. So for his front facing control board, I decided to use the buttons from a SNES, the A button from a Game Cube controller, and the D Pad from a Nintendo Entertainment System (don't tell Nick this though).
For Beemo's Triangle button I created a small card stock paper prism, which I then brushed Mold Builder over (which is actually where I got my idea for my first Instructable for VG month).
Speaking of which, if you've seen my earlier Instructable for Video Game Month FREE-Z Video Game Ice Casts then you'll know how easy it is to use Mold Builder. Simply place an object on wax paper, brush on the mold in layers and after a day or two you get a perfect mold cast. To build the plastic parts themselves, however, I will be using Easy Cast Epoxy Resin which is slightly more tricky and messier to use. The ECER is a mixture of two bottles, the hardener and the resin, so you'll get a disposable paper measuring cup to estimate the required amounts. The mixture of Resin to Hardener should be: 1/3 to 2/3rds, otherwise your mixture will not harden at all. Also only start painting after the casts are done or the entire mixture will be incredibly runny.
The entire process is relatively quick and only takes a day and a half, if kept under warm temperate conditions.
Editor's Note: These buttons will be purely for decorative purposes only. The real controls will be on Beemo's Joystick and button combination. Also, if you get any of the mixture on your hands, clean thoroughly with Vinegar.
As I previously mentioned, because Beemo looks like a Game Boy Color I decided to fully embrace this key factor and really play up on his retro Nintendo style. So for his front facing control board, I decided to use the buttons from a SNES, the A button from a Game Cube controller, and the D Pad from a Nintendo Entertainment System (don't tell Nick this though).
For Beemo's Triangle button I created a small card stock paper prism, which I then brushed Mold Builder over (which is actually where I got my idea for my first Instructable for VG month).
Speaking of which, if you've seen my earlier Instructable for Video Game Month FREE-Z Video Game Ice Casts then you'll know how easy it is to use Mold Builder. Simply place an object on wax paper, brush on the mold in layers and after a day or two you get a perfect mold cast. To build the plastic parts themselves, however, I will be using Easy Cast Epoxy Resin which is slightly more tricky and messier to use. The ECER is a mixture of two bottles, the hardener and the resin, so you'll get a disposable paper measuring cup to estimate the required amounts. The mixture of Resin to Hardener should be: 1/3 to 2/3rds, otherwise your mixture will not harden at all. Also only start painting after the casts are done or the entire mixture will be incredibly runny.
The entire process is relatively quick and only takes a day and a half, if kept under warm temperate conditions.
Editor's Note: These buttons will be purely for decorative purposes only. The real controls will be on Beemo's Joystick and button combination. Also, if you get any of the mixture on your hands, clean thoroughly with Vinegar.
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