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Advice on making Moulds for picture frames
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Michael77
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Hello. I would greatly appreciate advice for making moulds for picture frames. As you see in the photo attached to this post, I have a master that is made of acrylic. There are four parallel sides and a top lip that is perpendicular to the sides. I was thinking about casting it so that the top of the lip is exposed. this way i only need a one part mould. Gravity will level whatever material is poured into the mould to create a flat surface. But perhaps there are problems with this method that I am not aware of?
I want to make frames of various sizes cast out of various materials, such as epoxy, silicone, rubber, plaster, if possible. I would like to create a nice set of moulds for about half a dozen sizes that i can reuse for a long time, if possible.
So, far, I have purchased some epoxy in styrene at my local boat store. I am ready to try this material but I am nervous to try it and just waste my time and effort. I am interested in buying materials from easy composites if it means i will get better results. I await your advice. Thanks.
Size of acrylic "pattern" picture frame in photo attached here is 13x18cm. I want to make moulds and casts for picture frames all the way up to 100cm.
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Advice on making Moulds for picture frames
Michael77
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11 Years Ago
Hi Michael, Interesting project! I’m glad you’ve come and asked thequestion before pouring resin...
Paul (Staff)
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11 Years Ago
Hi Paul. Thank you for the details. I will be taking your advice and using addition silicone rubber...
Michael77
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11 Years Ago
Hi Michael, Sorry Paul's not got back to you on this, we have a training course on this week and he...
Matt (Staff)
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11 Years Ago
hope to hear from you one more time before i make a purchase. much appreciated.
Michael77
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