Cleaning up resin.

[Mozzy]

I have now received several resin busts which for now will be pending preparation until it is warm enough to use air brushes.

I'm so so familiar wity making plastic or vinyl dance but resin is a new concept for me. What is the most suitable tools for preparation to get the seams and other casting marks smoothed in?

Thank you experts

Mozzy

 

[swralph]

Hi Mozzy here is part one of a series of videos.

 

[Mozzy]

Hi Mozzy here is part one of a series of videos.

thanks

 

[Forté]

Fine grade sandpaper and emery boards work well. Just take your time. Give it all a wash after sanding too. Don't forget your dust mask too.

 

[samson]

Ok i watched the video also and now i also have a question . What would the Vaseline be used for ?

 

[tomifune]

Ok i watched the video also and now i also have a question . What would the Vaseline be used for ?

You have to watch a Linda Lovelace video to answer that question.

Bob

 

[Forté]

Ok i watched the video also and now i also have a question . What would the Vaseline be used for ?

That's for while you're handling putty for gap filling. Stops it sticking to your fingers.

 

[samson]

That's a great idea . Thanks for the info

 

[Dan Morton]

Let me start by saying no intended offense Forte' or Rob. I'm trying to be helpful and provide support to my fellow modelers. To the best of my knowledge, I'm the only board-certified industrial hygienist (retired) with 35+ years of experience who is also a figure hobby guy.

Using Vaseline to handle putty (one assumes 2 part air-drying putties because all the gap fillers I know about are) does little to protect you from exposure to the chemicals in these putties that may cause progressive chemical dermatitis and sensitization allergies. See any of my previous posts on the subject or just this summary. Although the original post was years ago, I checked and brought it up to date in February 2016.

Safety and Health Precautions for two part putties
A hobby shouldn’t make you sick!

These precautions are based on the following products and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information provided by the manufacturer.

• Rezolin LLC “A+B” or 9900A resin and 9900B hardener, MSDS dated 110102
• Apoxie Sculpt Parts A & B, MSDS dated 090192
• Magic-Sculp resin and hardener, MSDS dated 062294
• Polymeric Systems, Inc., Kneadatite Blue/Yellow, MSDS dated 052505

Rather than describe the chemical components and individual safety and health issues of each product in detail, I’ll summarize the information sculptors need to protect themselves. There are some differences in chemical make-up, but a similar set of precautions can be applied to all of them. In my opinion, none of them are “non-toxic” or harmless. They can all cause health problems, mostly skin and respiratory sensitization allergies.

Uncured products

Eye protection strongly recommended. Wear glasses or goggles. Keep your hands out of your eyes! These products are eye irritants. If you get them in your eyes, immediately flush with lots of water and seek medical aid. If you experience eye discomfort with excessive blinking and tear production and/or marked redness and swelling, seek medical aid. Existing eye conditions may be affected by exposure.

Skin protection recommended. Wear rubber gloves. I use thin nitrile rubber gloves available from supermarkets. The products are skin irritants and some are sensitizers. If you get them on your skin, wash with soap and water and remove the products completely. Even though I wear gloves, I also wash my hands thoroughly after each session where I mix or sculpt putty. Seek medical aid if your skin forms blisters or reddens. Existing skin conditions may be affected by exposure.

Inhalation protection such as a respirator or local ventilation should not be required unless you have an existing respiratory condition that is affected by exposure. If you use a respirator, get one that fits your face closely and use organic vapor cartridges. Use the products in an area where there is good general ventilation.
Fully cured products

Eye protection strongly recommended. Wear safety glasses or goggles when you sand, grind, saw or drill. Keep your hands out of your eyes! If you get the dust in your eyes, immediately flush with lots of water.

Skin protection normally should not normally be needed. Wash with soap and water and remove dust.

Inhalation protection such as a respirator recommended when you sand, grind, saw or drill. Use a respirator that fits your face closely and use dust filters. Use the products in an area where there is good general ventilation.

These are broad general safety and health precautions intended for most hobbyist sculptors and may not apply to some individuals. If you have specific questions about the products, contact the manufacturers. Protective gloves, eye protection and respirators may be purchased online from various art product stores. If you have questions about them, drop me an e-mail.
All the best,
Dan

 

[Forté]

No offence taken at all Dan. Though a bit of vasaline on finger tips or metal sculpting tools can really make a difference in whether your tools smooth or stick.

 

[Chrisr]

Dan,

Thank you for that advice. Perhaps it should be pinned. We see so much good advice given on PF, but tracking it down in threads is often difficult, and some good oil was posted years ago. Should we have a sub-forum, where good information like the above, and tips for painting in different mediums (oils, acrylics, inks, etc), and sculpting are extracted from a thread where information is requested, and pinned at the head of the sub-fourm by the author.

The same would be useful with brushes and tools in a separate sub-forum, given the same questions get asked again and again.

Chris

 

[Dan Morton]

"Though a bit of vasaline on finger tips or metal sculpting tools can really make a difference in whether your tools smooth or stick."

Yeah didn't mean to imply using a lubricant to smooth putty is not a good idea. I just wear gloves when I do it and/or use tools and then clean the tools after use.

"Perhaps it should be pinned. We see so much good advice given on PF, but tracking it down in threads is often difficult, and some good oil was posted years ago. Should we have a sub-forum, where good information like the above, and tips for painting in different mediums (oils, acrylics, inks, etc), and sculpting are extracted from a thread where information is requested, and pinned at the head of the sub-fourm by the author."

Thanks so much, Chris! I've been a member of PF for years and this subject comes up periodically. I think doing what you ask would be a tremendous service to miniatures sculptors & painters, vendors and others. Note also that putting the safety and health bits together, posting them and fixing them in a permanent location on the forum may not be popular with everybody. If you want to pursue it, suggest that you send a PM to the moderator of the day to get it started.

As far as putting together a fixed location for all the tools and techniques, again, I agree. But there may be reasons I know nothing about that make this an unpopular idea. I suggest that the important vendors should be polled. Same idea - if you want to pursue it, PM...

All the best,
Dan

 

[samson]

like the ideas of the forums . that would be great