LAst week on a trip to Pismo Beach, we picked up some items for casting into an awesome (if I say so myself) bottle stopper. Here we have some fresh barnacles, sand, sand dollar and small shells. The star fish was purchased. I think it turned out great.
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brownsfn2
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That looks so cool!
robutacion
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You think it turned out great...??? are you out of your mind...?? that is a beautiful composed and cast piece, what resin did you use..???
Congrats mate, that sort of work, I like...!:wink::biggrin:
Cheers
George
Congrats mate, that sort of work, I like...!:wink::biggrin:
Cheers
George
csr67
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Very nice! Pismo is my old stomping grounds. I grew up on the Central Coast and still love that area.
bloodhound
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That is freaking amazing. I cant believe how clear that is. Very well done. If you lived where i do you could sell the snot out of those.
oneleggimp
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Superb. Abslutely Gorgeous!
alankulwicki7
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Thanks for giving me another idea to try! That looks awesome!
scotian12
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What a creative art work and well executed. Darrell
kruzzer
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top of line work.... amazing
Turned Around
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That's very cool. How did you put it all together before casting?
Big
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Oh yeah, that is quite incredible. Awesome job.
triw51
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Totally awesome WOW I really like that. Visiting FL in a week and what a great way to savor the memories. What resin did you use to get such a clear view? Thanks William
I used Silmar 41 to cast using 60 pounds pressure to minimize air bubbles.
I first poured the colored base and let set. Glue everything to it using CA. I did however find that using white Elmers glue is better at making the sand look more realistic. DO NOT USE ACCELERATOR! it will cause a chemical reaction with the resin making it hazy. Then pour the acrylic, pressure, and buff...
76winger
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That looks aweome! Like an aquarium on top of the bottle!
papaturner
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That has to be the best stopper I have ever seen. AWESOME!
Dale Lynch
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Agreed.
triw51
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One more question what did you use for a mold?
I used a regular large pharmacy pill bottle. As the Silmar 41 contracts as it cures, the object just pops right out. As stated before, I did the base first, popped it out and set everything into place. (making sure to keep checking for side clearance.) Then drop it back into the container for final pour.
1080Wayne
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Great use for barnacles ! Maybe you can corner the market on them .
BSea
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Now that is VERRRRRRY cool!
PR_Princess
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That is sooo cool! I know a couple of Reef Society members that would go crazy for something like that!