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Clear resin?
Well, I've finally gotten around to wanting to make some sorta steamycyberpunk device. I'd like to at least partially encase it in some sort of clear resin, to look like glass. Does anybody know of any resin/glue/goop that I could use?
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11 years ago
I got one! Use molten glass!
Reply 11 years ago
Not a bad idea, if it could be done....
Reply 11 years ago
The problem is you need a furnace special type of sand, cost a lot of money, need a HUGE amounts of gas and... Its just too much, a bad idea...
Reply 11 years ago
I was reckoning on recycling some jam jar glass over me barbecue pit...
Reply 11 years ago
Lol. I doubt it will melt, but you can try!
11 years ago
Hi, you might do well to read this before you get started:
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT067_making-water_Geraths/tnt067.htm
Modelers often use polyester resin to create water in dioramas. The link above provides some general and safety information.
I use the stuff from Michaels to make pen blanks for lathing into pen bodies.
Reply 11 years ago
Thanks!
11 years ago
you can get some at Michaels arts and crafts it's called clear resin, you also have to get the catalyst I put too much catalyst in when I use it, it cracked and was all foggy
Reply 11 years ago
Second, the clear resin from Michaels is good stuff. They sell little two part kits in floral and larger kits in the craft section.
Reply 11 years ago
Righto, thanks!
Reply 11 years ago
Yes, and if it is the type I am thinking of, you can turn nearly anything into a resin coated paperweight with it. :-)
11 years ago
You could try several coats of polyurethane wood finish. It even comes tinted in various shades of amber/brown to add to the antique look. You might be able to glob it and let dry for a thick finish but it might take a while. I have had that stuff dry out in the bottom of the can so it looks like something embedded in amber. If not, try a blob of epoxy?
Reply 11 years ago
Thanks!
11 years ago
Depending on how much you need, PVA glue may be the way to go if you only need a small amount.