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Hi,
I am totally new to the art of resin, I saw these resin ak47’s with flowers in them and it instantly sparked my interest and would like to start it as a hobby, From what I read in forums all I seem to see is topics about small projects. How can I go about doing? From the molding to casting? I realize I am asking a lot but any help is appreciated.
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Hi Soloman,
You are going to have to start by making a two part mold of an AK 47. Do you have access to one?
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Hi Katherine!,
I appreciate your reply, I was thinking of buying a toy model Ak47 made from Plasitc I guess? And make a silicone mold from it and then cast the resin?
My main concerns were what resin type should I use if I want it to be crystal clear so you can see the encapsulated flowers and insects? Also if I should use “Cataylst” and how much of it?
Appreciate your help very much! As this is something I very interested in and would like to invest my time to learn it!
Regards,
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Dear Katherine,
How would I determine the size or the amount of resin I would need? As this would be my first project i’m still a little lost on how to calculate that.
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These two articles talk about the math on calculating the amount of resin you need:
https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/how-much-resin-do-i-need
https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-art/how-to-apply-a-glossy-resin-layer-to-a-paintingWhile an AK47 is not a simple shape, they formulas should help you estimate how much resin you might need for this. Once you get an idea how much resin you need, I can give you some suggestions as to the resin you should use.
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Dear Katherine,
Thank you very much! I will try to determine the amount of resin I will need and get back to you. I greatly appreciate your help.
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