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* It did not turn out so great.
* It did not turn out so great.


* It is much better using the modelling wax, because you can get better details.
* It is much better using the modelling wax, because you can get better details.  But if you don't need much detail, it is ok to use the candle wax.


* I used Shopbot machine for making model of Iceland.
* I used Shopbot machine for making model of Iceland.
* I used modella for making model of puffins.
* I used modella for making model of puffins.


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== Molding and Casting ==
== Molding and Casting ==
Silicon rubber


* Blend 50% A material and 50% B material
* Blend 50% A material and 50% B material
* Mix it slowly.
* Mix it slowly.
Plaster
* Blend 80% Hydrostone with 20% water
* Stir it slowly

Latest revision as of 13:54, 27 January 2010

Design

  • I designed things in Inkscape for 2 D shapes.
  • I scanned statue of puffin in Roland Dr. Picza. see 3D scanning
  • I mirrored the 3-D model in Blender.

Production

  • I did some experiments using candle wax.
  • It did not turn out so great.
  • It is much better using the modelling wax, because you can get better details. But if you don't need much detail, it is ok to use the candle wax.
  • I used Shopbot machine for making model of Iceland.
  • I used modella for making model of puffins.


Molding and Casting

Silicon rubber

  • Blend 50% A material and 50% B material
  • Mix it slowly.

Plaster

  • Blend 80% Hydrostone with 20% water
  • Stir it slowly