Watched all this vid thinking you were gonna pour actual aluminum to this

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

Sorry. If you're looking for aluminum casting the biggest tell is that the mold material is typically red in color. Anything else will likely not be casting with molten aluminum.

@ferretface8782

Жыл бұрын

Are you saying there is a mix and pour red mold material that can handle the temperature of molten aluminum? And can the mold be used multiple pours?

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

@@ferretface8782 no, it’s a red clay and is a one use mold. If you need to make multiples you’d be looking at injection molding into steel or iron.

@ferretface8782

Жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Thanks for the quick response. My design can't be produced by CNC. I'm looking right now at a 2 part graphite adhesive, but the viscosity might be a bit high for detail. I'll keep looking.

@E_Proxy

2 ай бұрын

I was here hoping that aluminum molding in silicone might be possible. But nope... That's a pity

An additional tip. Smearing a thin layer of PVA (white) glue on the bottom of the mold to hold your pieces can ensure the silicone doesn't creep underneath the piece when making the mold. Keep the layer of glue thin. Afterward, water will soften the glue for removal. Also, a bean-and-cheese-free silicone is much less gassy.

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@jessevalouch4155

5 ай бұрын

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Bravo man. Cold casting is so satisfying! Those came out great!

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks B!

love that true metallic sheen you get from adding the aluminum powder to the resin and buffing. I want to try that! Thanks for sharing!

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO DEREK!!! I really want to (need to) start molding some of my most used pieces! Love the vaccum chamber. I have always just done the high slow pour ... someday! Great how to!!

Tip; Pouring from a single location will reduce air bubbles in your cast.

Degassing the silicon made my day!

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

It’s mesmerizing, right?!

Another great video Derek. I have yet to venture into casting, but this has me intrigued to try!

Thanks for explaining the bubble removal process. Not sure why others don't explain this part in videos in more detail.

Awesome video Derek. I bought stuff todo this after watching punished props, but I get easily distracted. Maybe your video is the catalyst /inspiration I needed to undertake this project

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very cool! I can totally use those parts for like a Batuu door panel or Gonk droid! I have been putting off the access panel for some time now. Luckily I have time now to try and get it done maybe do a small run like I did of my last panel!

Great overview Derek! Aluminum powder is a good idea because it won't rust or patina like a lot of the other metal powders could without a sealer. But that effect can also be used as a design aspect for a natural weathered look so perhaps that would be a neat video for another time?

amazing results!

Awesome. Great tutorial.

Great vide Derek! Like many others, I need to try this out as well!

I love your videos. I have no idea what you just made, but the process was so cool, and it's important that you used your 3D printer to make the box!! Such great toys!

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a part for one of the items I sell on Etsy. I use a lot of them and making a silicone mold will save me tons of time.

@Peter_Herrman

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps I can't believe how much air sucked out of that with the vacuum! I wonder if there's air just entrained in the liquids (I can't remember what they are)? Seems hard to believe you'd get that much air just by pouring the stuff in.

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

@@Peter_Herrman it’s a combination of things. You introduce air into the individual parts of the silicone prior to pouring them into equal parts, then again when you mix them together. So there’s a lot of air getting trapped just in the mixing process.

Thanks for adding where you can buy the product you use.

Awesome!!! Thanks for the info!!!!👍😎

This is such an amazing video! Thanls for posting it! I'm planning on using a similar technique for a prop that I'm currently building, and I was wondering what aluminum powder you recommend? We kinda see it here in this video, but there's no product link in the description.

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Any 30 micron aluminum powder or finer should work. The kind I purchased is no longer available to link to. Just make sure it’s not aluminum oxide, since that’s not the same thing.

I have not used any powders in my castings. But this is great information.

just use Legos to make your box, so simple, i purchased the green Lego base and smooth tiles for the bottom, have used these for years.

@VanOaksProps

5 ай бұрын

That’s a great approach

can you use the aluminum powder with the regular Smooth-Cast 300 silicone?

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

Yes, as far as I know.

You make this look so easy!! Love your method! - Is that pine wood sheet that you are cutting in your laser printer?? Also love the way you added the powder (and respirator) into this! The result is awesome!! Thanks for the instruction!

@VanOaksProps

7 ай бұрын

It's 1/8" MDF board. Glad you enjoyed it!

Does the aluminium make the part surface stronger. Noticed the buffing part and wondered? You have given me some idea for metal casting and making the wax molds. Will play with aluminium powder in the wax molds. May be a silly idea but these things are worth a try. It may improve the surface finish of metal casted parts. Thank for the learning idea.

@VanOaksProps

6 ай бұрын

Not at all. It’s just cosmetic.

Thanks for the video! I was wondering if impregnating the resin with metal powder like you did creates any metal like feel to the resin parts at all? I'm trying to find any solution to having a "metal feel" to my props without having to resort to actual metal casting with a foundry.

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

Not really. It’s the weight that gives it away.

@MossManK

Жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Interesting. The parts that I would be casting are for a prop blaster that already has substantial weight on it's own. I would only want the trigger to have a metal feel. Maybe it'll work. Thanks again!

Is Tin Curing Silicone a viable choice in any case or is it sometimes necessary to use the more expensive platinum curing silicone? I've heard Tin curing Silicone can't get used too often to cast copies other than platinum curing silicone but I haven't tried to cast anything yet in silicone molds.

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

They each have their place, but tin silicones are used more often because they’re less likely to have curing issues, and they’re typically less expensive. They do have the drawback of a shorter life, but if you take care of them they’ll last.

@Craftlngo

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Good to know!

Can I use this method to cast aluminum? I don't know if you're familiar with Rockford fosgate amps but a lot of the older amps from the 90's had aluminum end caps to hide the wiring for a clean look. Over the years people lose them, I was thinking about making replacements for my own collection of amps.

@VanOaksProps

10 ай бұрын

No. The hot aluminum would melt the silicone rubber. There are mold making supplies for casting with molten aluminum but I’m not familiar with them.

Thanks 4 d vdeo sir...

This is the best

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

can you tint tin silicone with acrylic paint while mixing?

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

I don't believe so. They make silicone pigments that won't mess with the silicone chemistry, though.

Good Idea! What Aluminum Powder is that?

@VanOaksProps

3 ай бұрын

Eckart 30 Micron 500 Mesh Aluminum Powder

@jvilledjango

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Do you have a video that shows how to paint PVC pipe to look like aged sewer piping? Thanks

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

I do! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5mJy6ugg86rpdY.html

Is there an advantage to the black hot glue sticks over the "clear" one?

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. It’s just what I had in the gun after the Tusken Raider build.

Nice!

I use a lot of your videos for my escape room. It would be pretty cool if you could add some tech to some of your creations.

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I'm not much of a tech person. But if there's something specific you're looking for, I'm happy to check it out and see if I can distill the info into a video.

Aluminum powder. Did you use standard aluminum powder or is there a special kind? Thanks.

@VanOaksProps

4 ай бұрын

You're looking for ultra fine aluminum powder. I think there's a link to what I used in the video description.

@benc210

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!@@VanOaksProps

First time on your channel, what’s up with the black hot glue?

@VanOaksProps

2 жыл бұрын

Hot glue comes in a variety of colors. I just happened to have black loaded into my glue gun.

Cool

If I want to use molten alluminium , won't the mould melt

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

That’s correct. But that’s also not what’s being taught in this video.

Thanks for the great content!

You remind me of Ryan Reynolds

So you need that cutter once you design in? Smh how much does that machine run you? I wish there was a company who made casting/flasks.

@VanOaksProps

6 ай бұрын

No. You can use cardboard, food storage containers, etc.. It just needs to be air tight. I just felt like making the mold from a laser cut box.

Love your videos! They are amazing and helpful! I have a project that I’m working and would like some advice if possible can I message you to show you what I’m working on?

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes, absolutely. My email address is on my youtube about page (I'd post it here, but then it would get put on a bunch of spam lists)

@erikcorrea566

Жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps Cool thanks, just sent you an email.

Casey Kasem

Not actually casting aluminum, just resin covered with aluminum powder.

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

That's what cold casting is.

Ah, not aluminium then, aluminium-infused resin. Pity.

@VanOaksProps

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to disappoint.

@jonathangwilliams6825

Жыл бұрын

@@VanOaksProps It's ok, I'm not sure what I expected really. Aluminium has a melting point of over 600 degrees, it'd be difficult to obtain that at home without building some kind of makeshift forge.