[Angela]

Hi, I have some machine parts (sockets and anvils) and I’d like to fill the crater/holes with resin. The parts are mostly steel and range in size up to 4″ deep by 4″ round. I don’t want the machine part to be a mold but as part of the final project. I’d like to try out a few different ideas: swirling colors, champagne effect, and so on.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Angela, so that I’m clear, you want to fill the holes, voids, etc., in the parts with resin, not necessarily encase the entire piece in resin?

[Angela Marino]

Yes, that’s exactly right. The metal is cylindrical, open on top and bottom and is like to fill the cavity.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Angela,

First, you are going to have to seal off the voids with tape. You can see what I’m talking about in this tutorial: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/how-to-use-resin-in-open-bezels

For a champagne effect, whisk the resin before pouring. You will introduce a bunch of bubbles that will hopefully stay during the process. This will be more likely if you use a doming resin for this project.

As for swirling colors, this video on our youtube channel should give you some ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-90Jpl_ZiPI

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