1⁄35Pouring Resin: Easy and Inexpensive
Pouring resin is one of those modeling skills that is added late to one's modeling skills toolbox. Resin, catalyst, molds, measuring - there is a lot of ‘stuff’ to it. If you break it down, take your time and remain willing to experiment, it can be easy and inexpensive. Resin is well known for its ability to depict and replicate very minute details. It carries with it a reputation for complexity and high cost due to the lengthy list of materials. Another factor is that the materials aren’t commonly used, adding a bit of mystery.
Verlinden, Hornet, and others are typically what comes to mind when one thinks about resin. A fully formed 360-degree subject is made from a two-part mold; this process is more involved and more expensive. The variation this article discusses concentrates on a one piece mold that leaves one side of the subject detail-less. Good applications are boxes, details that get glued to another surface such as appliqué armor, and tree stumps.
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