Cute 3D figures can become charming decorations, gifts, keychains, or, when combined with a coaster, an original jewelry stand. Create transparent figures with flowers inside, or full of colors and glitter.
What you will need for production
3D figure mold
Epoxy resin
Color or metallic powder for the resin
Decorative materials
Consumables
Scale
Production procedure
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Prepare the mold on a flat, covered surface and use tape to remove any dust and dirt. Level the surface ideally with a spirit level. If the surface is not perfectly level, the resin will flow to one side.
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Mix the required amount of resin and hardener. Depending on the size of the mold, you will generally need about 40-50 grams of mixed resin for a standard figure. For 3D figures, we most commonly use 5-Five or Start 2.0 resin.
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Always mix the resin according to the mixing ratio indicated on its packaging and weigh both components on a digital scale with gram precision. Remember to protect your skin, eyes, and respiratory system from contact with the resin or its fumes during the process. Mix both components thoroughly from the bottom and scrape them from the sides of the cup (about 3-4 minutes), then transfer the mixed resin to a new cup and repeat the mixing. This will help eliminate poorly mixed areas that might not cure properly.
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Divide the resin into several cups according to your needs and either color it or add decorations. Do not delay processing - the resin is usually in a higher column in the cup than the recommended maximum pouring height, so it works faster and may cure quickly in the cup.
Use only a few drops of color, and powder colors in amounts roughly like two pea-sized balls. Add and mix colors gradually until you achieve the desired shade.
A large amount of color could negatively affect the resin's properties, with a maximum recommended color amount in the mixed resin being about 2%. -
Pour the mixed and colored resin into the mold. There are many design options for figures, and it depends on your imagination. You can place decorations or dried flowers inside the figure. If the height of the figure exceeds the recommended pouring height of the chosen resin, pour it in layers after partial or complete curing of the previous layer.
Tip from Resin Studio
We like to place our figure molds in a plastic box to reduce the risk of spillage across the workspace if we accidentally bump and knock them over.
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After pouring into the mold, remove surface bubbles using a lighter. Never hold the flame above the resin for too long, just pass it over the bubbles. If you hold the flame too long on the surface of the mold, the resin could burn onto the mold, damaging both the mold and the product.
Remove bubbles from the bottom of the mold with, for example, a toothpick. Also, be careful in the corners of the molds where bubbles can be trapped. -
Cover the product to keep dust out and let it cure. You can cover the mold with a plastic box, or place cups around the mold and lay cardboard on top.
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