I’m all set to start making the actual resin parts now. The pressure chamber and air compressor arrived, and the tiny air compressor is so cute! I had to get a few parts for the chamber because it had a crank agitator that needed to be removed, so I got a big fat flange bolt and some rubber washers to seal up the opening. I also got an air hose and some quick connects.
Last night I poured the second silicone barriers for the molds. This morning I struggled to get the molds separated. The mold release spray that I used is supposedly made especially for keeping silicone from sticking to itself, but I was borderline panicked trying to get them pulled apart. I did eventually get everything separated, but my fear now is that the molds have been compromised with all the tearing and stretching that went on during the process. I plan to pour some resin into them today. This will be the final test. If they turn out like poo, then I have to start all over with rebuilding the bones in clay, rebuilding the molds, egads…
