E-Pipe, Skull, Composite material - work in progress......

[sej016]

I thought I would have a go with a new material and process.

It was started by my wanting a skull pipe, but them not being generally available.

So, start with a crystal skull that I bought on eBay.




Make a silicone mould of that.




Then use the mould to make to composite cast.




Work on the cast



I'll add more as things progress. I'm still learning about the working properties of the material.

[thebishman]

Loving this thread already!!

[sydsut]

Me too ^^^^

[sej016]

And moving along, here is the prototype. I have already identified issues and there will be improvements, both in process and making.....

[naDiel]

What composite was used? Was it epoxy or polyurethane? Or maybe something completely different?

It looks amazing by the way...wish I could have one for 18650 battery 😂

[phtumshk]

Most excellent.

[striker42]

That is a stunning piece of work

[sej016]

Sept 17, 2017 12:21:16 GMT naDiel said:

What composite was used? Was it epoxy or polyurethane? Or maybe something completely different?

It looks amazing by the way...wish I could have one for 18650 battery 😂

Thank you.

It's a polyurethane two part resin.  Perhaps when I find a skull that's 18650 size I may do one.   Bit big, though?

S.

[Perpetua]

Looks phenomenal sej016!

[thebishman]

Ah man thats really cool!

[naDiel]

Sept 17, 2017 12:54:38 GMT sej016 said:

Sept 17, 2017 12:21:16 GMT naDiel said:

What composite was used? Was it epoxy or polyurethane? Or maybe something completely different?

It looks amazing by the way...wish I could have one for 18650 battery 😂

Thank you.

It's a polyurethane two part resin.  Perhaps when I find a skull that's 18650 size I may do one.   Bit big, though?

S.

I am currently playing with a bit of epoxy (got a box shape just need to sand it down to size and make door) to make a MOSFET lipo thingy.
There is a good chance that once that's finished (of ever 😂) I will embark on getting a skull done End of the day... How hard can it be? 😂
Not bothered about the size as well... If I had my hands on one I am sure it will be for show more than for use outside

[DaveJ]

*Respect* sej016.

I'm watching your progress with great interest.

That casting looks like it went very, very well. Poly two part resin you say? Would you mind saying which one? Did you use any sort of pressure/vacuum chamber to cure it?

[piper1]

Nice awesome work.

[sej016]

Sept 18, 2017 6:55:29 GMT DaveJ said:

*Respect* sej016 .

I'm watching your progress with great interest.

That casting looks like it went very, very well. Poly two part resin you say? Would you mind saying which one? Did you use any sort of pressure/vacuum chamber to cure it?

The resin is this one....

Xencast P2 Fast Cast Polyurethane Casting Resin 2kg Pack

www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/resin-gel-silicone-adhesive/casting-resin/fast-cast-polyurethane-casting-resin.html

No Vacuum chamber.  Mix it and pour it gently and there is no air in it.  I leave it for an hour before removing from the mould.


To make the silicone mould (where you might need a vacuum chamber) I use this...

CS25 Condensation Cure Silicone Rubber 1kg Pack

www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/resin-gel-silicone-adhesive/rtv-silicone-rubber/condensation-cure-mould-making-silicone-rubber-rtv.html

Again, I mix and pour it gently and what little air there may be seems to release quite easily.  It has a 24 hour cure time.

S.

[tsoko]

Excellent work