How to Suspend Objects Invisibly in Resin - KRVR Knives & Engineerable - Chef Knife Handles

I show the technique that I use to suspend objects inside of resin castings. The brand of resin that I use is Alumilite Clear Slow, but this technique can be applied to any resin. The rod used to suspend the object must be made from the resin that you are casting.

Materials:
Alumilite Clear Slow (32 ounces) - https://amzn.to/3c5HDo4 - Used to make the rods
Alumilite Clear Slow (2 Gallons) - https://amzn.to/2HbHeFe - Used to make the rods
Straws for casting the resin rods - https://amzn.to/3kqYuEH - Straws must be hollow and have a thin wall that can easily be cut and peeled off
Skulls - Cast or 3D Printed
365nm UV Flashlight with Rechargeable Battery - https://amzn.to/33DYudJ - This flashlight is powerful and works really well to cure the UV adhesive that is sensitive to 365nm UV
UV Protective Glasses - https://amzn.to/3kutOTg - It's important to wear some good quality UV glasses when doing this work.
UV Curing Adhesive Loctite - https://amzn.to/2ZL9FjR - This adhesive is super clear, strong and retains some flexibility when cured. It blends in well with the resin as long as it is fully cured (cure the surface underwater)
Popsicle Sticks for holding onto resin rod - https://amzn.to/3ks3062
EPDM o rings to hold the popsicle sticks together - https://amzn.to/32DaCfG

Traditionally, objects are suspended in resin by pouring the first layer on which the object will sit, allowing that to partially cure to the point that it can support the weight of the object, and then covering the object with another layer of resin. This works fine for castings that don't need to be put in the pressure pot, but the combination of fast cure times and pressure pot makes it a less than ideal technique for Alumilite resin castings.

In this video, I show a different method of supporting objects by using rods made from the same resin being used for the casting.

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