Learning Center
Here are a handful of videos I created on how you can create your own artisans. I hope these videos help some other people to take the plunge into this very rewarding (but sometimes frustrating) hobby.
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Hope these videos help!
Creating Molds
This video will show how you can create a silicone mold using Smooth On's Oomoo 30.
Buy list:
Oomoo 30 (2.8lb)
Plastic cups
Wooden stir sticks
Nitrile gloves
Resin Casting
This video will show you how to use your new mold to create your first keycaps!
Buy list:
Smooth On Smooth Cast 300
Clear plastic cups (4-6oz)
Plastic stir sticks
Nitrile gloves
Room fan
Mask
Pressure Pot
The pressure pot system can be intimidating at first, but as long as you follow a few basic safety precautions, it's very straightforward and the results are very impressive.
Buy list:
Porter Cable 6 gallon air compressor
TCP Global pressure pot
Hearing protection (optional but recommended)