descolada
13-03-2010, 09:41 PM
Hi All,
My question relates to polishing a resin cast.
I have been experimenting with clear resin casting and am getting the hang of resin/fixer proportions as well as techniques such as embedments.
Once the resin piece has been released from the mould I use wet and dry sandpaper to remove the rough edges as well as to smooth the top surface (which is slightly dappled as a result of the drying process).
Obviously once the sanding process has completed (I start with a rough grit and work up to an ultra fine 2500 paper) I am left with a piece that has a cloudy surface.
I want to return this to the crystal clear still evident in the sides and the bottom.
I have read a little about this and much of the recommendations revolve around using carnauba wax to return the surface to to it's former glory. This works up to a point but I have been unable to bring back the original clarity.
Has anyone any experience of this sort of thing and could you suggest any solutions?
Thanks
Descolada
My question relates to polishing a resin cast.
I have been experimenting with clear resin casting and am getting the hang of resin/fixer proportions as well as techniques such as embedments.
Once the resin piece has been released from the mould I use wet and dry sandpaper to remove the rough edges as well as to smooth the top surface (which is slightly dappled as a result of the drying process).
Obviously once the sanding process has completed (I start with a rough grit and work up to an ultra fine 2500 paper) I am left with a piece that has a cloudy surface.
I want to return this to the crystal clear still evident in the sides and the bottom.
I have read a little about this and much of the recommendations revolve around using carnauba wax to return the surface to to it's former glory. This works up to a point but I have been unable to bring back the original clarity.
Has anyone any experience of this sort of thing and could you suggest any solutions?
Thanks
Descolada