Resin
Materials needed:
- Mould
- Liquid resin and hardener
- Materials to be encapsulated (e.g. leaves, rocks, beads)
- Gloves
- Digital scale
Steps:
Mix a proportionate amount of liquid resin and hardener (100g resin to 4g hardener). Quickly pour into the mould. Wait until it sets slightly, then place the materials to be encapsulated and pour another layer of resin.
Applications:
Accessories, paper weight, painting
Documentation
LATEX
Materials needed:
- Mould
- Silicone rubber and hardener
- Gloves
- Digital scale
Steps:
Mix a proportionate amount of silicon rubber and hardener (100g silicon rubber to 4g hardener). Quickly pour into the mould.
Applications:
prosthetic makeup, artwork, coaster
Documentation
the one on the left turned out like that because the latex had already started to dry 🙁
the underside – ack!
Reflection:
These techniques get pretty messy, so it’s important to dedicate a space that can accommodate them. Also, they have to be done in open air, with gloves and face mask.
