Making plastic models

[Shiromisa]

Has anyone tried making a mold for plastic figures before? How difficult is it? Any tips?

[melodys_angel]

What exactly are you trying to cast?  Something similar to an action figure? Or something that doesnt have joints?

[kaoskat]

Quite a few use resin to make things so I'm sure someone will have suggestions for you.

[Jinxxy]

Definitely depends on what you are trying to cast and the complexity of it. Depending on what you cast will determine what casting method you should use

[Shiromisa]

Thank you! ^^ I'm trying to debate the cost-effectiveness of casting my own princess blind bag ponies to paint, vs. buying them on Taobao (where they're about $2 each, plus shipping, agent fees, etc). So a small, solid figure, no joints.

[Eviecorn]

Hopefully someone who does resin casting will see it.

[Diamond]

Just remember if you cast them you can have issues since you are casting a copy righted item.  Might be better to see if someone can sculpt one for you to have cast then run that risk.

[Galactica]

I think paying $2 a pony is going to be much easier than casting your own-  there is an incredible amount of time/effort/expense and finishing that goes with casting your own molds.

But if you want to give it a whirl- here is a neat how-to:
http://www.b9robotresource.com/molding1.htm

[Shiromisa]

Just remember if you cast them you can have issues since you are casting a copy righted item.  Might be better to see if someone can sculpt one for you to have cast then run that risk.

I think paying $2 a pony is going to be much easier than casting your own-  there is an incredible amount of time/effort/expense and finishing that goes with casting your own molds.

But if you want to give it a whirl- here is a neat how-to:
http://www.b9robotresource.com/molding1.htm

Large orders on Taobao it is! Thank you, everyone.