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24th September 2008, 10:32 PM #1Newish Member
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Coffee Bean Blanks
I am interested in casting some coffee bean blanks and was owndering of those that have done it previously could provide some advice regarding the following;
1. What resin to use, Polyster. Had a look at Barnes andthey list a couple of grades of polyester, as well as a starter kit. (Has anyone tried using Gelcoat as I may have some about)
2. Do I just buy white polyester pigments to give the colour of milk in the blanks
3. Where to buy it, especially if someone knows of a Tas distributor.
4. Any particular instructions for casting the blanks, I have read about the beans floating etc.
5. What to cast them in, I was planning on making a wooden mold that I would then cut 6 blanks from. The mold would be destroyed to remove the resing and would save me buying mould release, although I think I have some of that around as well.
Thanks in advance.
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25th September 2008, 09:22 AM #2
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25th September 2008, 09:53 AM #3Newish Member
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Thanks Sam,
I have ordered the starter kit from Barnes and white pigment.
What percentage of pigment should I use, or is not so critical that you can add pugment till you get the look you want.
Also what process do you use to minimise bubbles?
Mike
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25th September 2008, 10:20 AM #4
You don't need much pigment. I have used the Barnes stuff straight without pressure or vacuum just a tap on the side of the moulds to make the bubbles rise and I have also used a paint pressure pot with 60 psi. Still looking for a cheap vacuum pump like they have in the states that works off air. Cheap as over there.
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25th September 2008, 01:53 PM #5Newish Member
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Sam,
Have a look at this link from Ebay.
I think it is what you are after, I am thinking of buying one myself.
Mike
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Venturi-Vacuu...QQcmdZViewItem
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25th September 2008, 02:56 PM #6
Thanks Mike that is just what I am looking for. The other one was from harbour freight and they wanted $50 US postage.
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25th September 2008, 05:33 PM #8Newish Member
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It will probably be re-listed shortly, I have seen them regularly by this seller over the last month.
Mike
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