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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Amazing Casting Products Blog Hop

Hi all,
Today I'm working with a couple of products new to me provided by the Alumilite Corporation - Amazing Mold Putty and Amazing Clear Cast.  I was provided samples to try and to use in my design work as part of a blog hop with Designer Crafts Connection.

I had never used an epoxy mold-making compound before and found Amazing Mold Putty very simple to use.  I have an old desk with carved knobs, so I decided to make a mold of one of those.  It was ready in minutes and I was ready to mix the Amazing Clear Cast epoxy resin to go into the mold.  One thing I noticed when I molded this knob - the Mold Putty picks up everything - every defect in the knob - even the dirt!  Next time, I'll brush the crevices!
My first mold
As with all epoxies, it's a two part compound that you mix together.  Then, you can add color.  I decided to add a drop of acrylic paint (Buttermilk).  It wasn't enough paint to achieve the opaque effect I wanted, but it has a nice antique look. 
Clear Cast with yellow acrylic paint

I had extra Clear Cast, so I set up some bezels and proceeded to fill them.  I added a couple of brass pieces to the first one, but it was too soon and they sank.  Not so good.  Then, I decided to add more paint to get the opaque effect I wanted.  I added some blue acrylic paint and filled a couple more bezels.  This, I liked.  They look like enamel.

Here's one:
Clear Cast with blue acrylic paint
After the resin set up, I made a necklace with the door knob resin piece.  First, I added some Antique Gold Rub 'n Buff(R).  This made it look even more like an old antique piece, so I found crazy lace agate beads, ribbed howlite rounds and natural brass chain to coordinate with it.  I found that a bead reamer will make holes in the resin, which was something I didn't know. 

Here's my necklace:
Antique Flower Medallion Necklace
Here's another shot:
Antique Flower Medallion Necklace

There is a giveaway of these great products.  Here's what you get if you win:


Be sure to go to the Designer Crafts Connection blog to see all the "Amazing" designs and to enter the contest!

9 comments:

  1. I heart this hard. Totally would wear that...often.

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  2. Your necklace turned out great! I am Kristie and am visiting from the ACP team. Happy creating!

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  3. Awesome necklace and thanks for the tip on making sure the item is super clean.

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  4. You do awesome work, I just love your necklace!

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  5. I like how you added color using acrylic paint.

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