Getting Rid of Air Bubbles in Molds and Castings |
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Molds and Casting |
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Alex Kiefer |
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One good way to get rid of air bubbles when casting in resin is to build a small vibrator into the mold. You can find very small vibrators at gag gift stores for as little as $5. I usually make a mold with space for it and leave it on for about five minutes to 15 minutes depending on the size of the mold. This also works well for open molds. Unfortunately it does not work as well if you are trying to make a thin hollow casting. |
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