What would you suggest for the process of creating an original mold as opposed to a replica mold? I've seen people suggest printing on to card, but it always looks very rough and unprofessional. Any tips there? Great video btw
@@irondrakeStudios Well here you're making a mold from an existing belt, I was just wandering how you would advise someone make an original mold from their own design? I had spoke to someone previously who suggested thick pieces of card with elements of the design printed on to it, glued together and then molded, but he showed me things he had made with this method and they looked very rough and a lot of the detail was missing from their actual designs and such. Hope that makes a little more sense, sorry for the vagueness of the original comment, haha.
@@BrainbusterLeckie I'm going to be doing an update video very soon, and I will address this question for you, so I hopefully will be more understood, then what I can type
Yes. Once the resin has set a bit, but not fully hardened, you can prop the edges of the mold up, I have blocks for this. Usually 15 minutes after pouring the resin. Then let it sit for a couple hours to harden and retain the curve before demolding. I don't do this for the smaller main plate, but for the US and Television plates I do.
Yes. There are clearcoats that can be applied, like automotive 2K, though these are expensive and time consuming to apply. Otherwise you have to be vigilant, and keep up on the care. some thin plating does not come back from tarnish, and eventually pit marks appear. Ammonia-free window cleaner is among the best daily cleaner.
the resin itself doesn't matter as much. The metallic finish is from using real metal powder (nickel, copper, brass) in the resin. I use the Smooth-On Onyx black resin to help bring out the metallic colors better. There is a link in the description for a video by Smooth-On that shows more of the molding casting, and adding other colored powders..
Vincent Lapointe cost of materials is about $85. That's price of resin, plus shipping, esse release, mixing cups, stirrers, screw posts, cost of the metal powder varies depending on which you put in.
Where do I look to find training on making these belts
What if the plates are already curved? Would it be hard to mold?
Do you have a video on how to make the mold?
Nice 👍
Disabled Army Veteran and I would like to learn how to do this . Thanks
What would you suggest for the process of creating an original mold as opposed to a replica mold? I've seen people suggest printing on to card, but it always looks very rough and unprofessional. Any tips there? Great video btw
I'm not sure what you mean by replica mold or printing onto a card. do you have more information?
@@irondrakeStudios Well here you're making a mold from an existing belt, I was just wandering how you would advise someone make an original mold from their own design?
I had spoke to someone previously who suggested thick pieces of card with elements of the design printed on to it, glued together and then molded, but he showed me things he had made with this method and they looked very rough and a lot of the detail was missing from their actual designs and such.
Hope that makes a little more sense, sorry for the vagueness of the original comment, haha.
@@BrainbusterLeckie I'm going to be doing an update video very soon, and I will address this question for you, so I hopefully will be more understood, then what I can type
@@BrainbusterLeckie new video up. I hope I answered your question. th-cam.com/video/syamtNvsn3U/w-d-xo.html
I thought your brassknukle mold was a frog
How much do the plates weigh?
only about a pound. you can always add Tungsten weights to increase this
Is the original master plate cnc machined elsewhere or is that hand cast?
Thanks for your question. The original plate is etched.
We will be making a video showing how to etch your own plates at home in the near future. Keep watching.
How did you make the mold to cast the plates
Hi. there's a link in the description that shows how to make molds. Thanks
Do you do special orders?
Do you have a video of how you put 24 karat gold on these plates ?
I have them sent out to a jeweler for a real gold finish
Can you bend the main plates?
Yes. Once the resin has set a bit, but not fully hardened, you can prop the edges of the mold up, I have blocks for this. Usually 15 minutes after pouring the resin. Then let it sit for a couple hours to harden and retain the curve before demolding. I don't do this for the smaller main plate, but for the US and Television plates I do.
Thanks man! I'll try it out
Do all belts eventually rust/tarnish? Is there a way to prevent that from happening?
Yes. There are clearcoats that can be applied, like automotive 2K, though these are expensive and time consuming to apply. Otherwise you have to be vigilant, and keep up on the care. some thin plating does not come back from tarnish, and eventually pit marks appear. Ammonia-free window cleaner is among the best daily cleaner.
@@irondrakeStudios Thx!
I want a belt
Lots of info here to make one, or order one.
Gna have a look around
what resin did you use? i didn't understand very well, to get the metallic finish
the resin itself doesn't matter as much. The metallic finish is from using real metal powder (nickel, copper, brass) in the resin. I use the Smooth-On Onyx black resin to help bring out the metallic colors better.
There is a link in the description for a video by Smooth-On that shows more of the molding casting, and adding other colored powders..
What is the cost in material for 1 belt 5 piece without the mold? Thanks you.
Vincent Lapointe cost of materials is about $85. That's price of resin, plus shipping, esse release, mixing cups, stirrers, screw posts, cost of the metal powder varies depending on which you put in.
sivant79 thank you very much for your reply.