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3d-print:print-tips [2026/01/24 08:46] – created mh3d-print:print-tips [2026/01/24 08:47] (current) – [Cold casting 3D prints with metal powder] mh
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 Found on this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VBVU3FNt-s|youtube link]] Found on this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VBVU3FNt-s|youtube link]]
-3d print a part +  * 3d print a part 
-Make a mold container (out of a plastic cup) and hot glue it to a support surface +  Make a mold container (out of a plastic cup) and hot glue it to a support surface 
-Hot glue the part inside the container +  Hot glue the part inside the container 
-Mix the two part resin in proper proportions +  Mix the two part resin in proper proportions 
-Pour it evenly and gently in the container to make the cast +  Pour it evenly and gently in the container to make the cast 
-Spray the mold with mold release +  Spray the mold with mold release 
-Mix iron powder with proper resin (ventilate, protect eyes and lungs) and add catalyst (dangerous) +  Mix iron powder with proper resin (ventilate, protect eyes and lungs) and add catalyst (dangerous) 
-Pour metal/resin mix gently and evenly in mold +  Pour metal/resin mix gently and evenly in mold 
-When set, unmold +  When set, unmold 
-Tarnish and apply quick-rust +  Tarnish and apply quick-rust 
-Tarnish again so the rust is only in the recessed details+  Tarnish again so the rust is only in the recessed details
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