I'm trying to make a Clear Plastic square (Akrylic, epoxy?)

Question

I'm trying to make a solid, clear cube with a tiny object embedded inside it. I've read about Akrylic, and epoxy, and urathane, but hardly anyone has had the experience. Does anyone know of a webpage or a place where I can locate "how to" information and possibly pictures of making this item? Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

As Richard states, what you are looking for is called 'casting resin'.  To get the object embedded in the center of the resin, you pour to the halfway mark on the mold, let it cure out.  When the first pour is hard, then you add the object, and pour over it.

You can actually embed several objects at different levels, by doing multiple pours.

Here is a yahoo search link with many suppliers of casting resins -

http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0ge...

You can also use casting resins to fill voids in wood.  That's how I first came across this fun to use product.

Have Fun

Answer 2

Try Envirotex Lite Pour On Polymer . This stuff works pretty good . You have to do it in layers though. It is available at most craft stores. A.C. Moore, creative whole sale ect. Heres a link check it out. I use the stuff to make my own picture frames. good luck.

www.creative-wholesale.com/Envirotex Lite.htm  

Answer 3

The name of the product you want is CASTING AND EMBEDDING RESIN which comes in two parts  one is the resin the other the catalyst you mix in to start the hardening process. Fun to use on almost anything from water proof logo hub caps to table tops.

The resin is available through most hardware stores if in Australia Bunnings is where I buy it and it comes under the name of DIGGERS.

Web Site for more info is www.diggersaust.com.au.

Have fun.....