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Recasting A Resin Miniature - Part 1

Robert Tolone

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Recasting existing objects in wax is a great way to create your own sculptures.
In this video I use a miniature figurine sculpted by Tre Manor and produced by Reaper Miniatures to show how a complex figure can be cast in a single mold.

This Is Part 1 of 2 videos. See Part 2 here:
Why Did My Wax Stick To My Mold? Part - 2

Recasting somebody else's work for sale is stealing, so don't do it.

Thanks to the following companies for supplying the materials used in this video:
Wolf Sticky Wax, Sticky wax sticks, Blue wax wires
www.Freemanwax.com

I buy the Econosil-25 Silicone Rubber, polyethylene mini fibers and Silcast Urethane resin
at www.silpak.com

Here is a list of suppliers for many of the materials I use in my videos:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kz6mhmf7v5v...

Do you have a project to suggest for the channel?
Here’s a .pdf with everything you need to know:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pjb0l6fr7zj...

20 Comments

@MortiePL 4 years ago

Sir, you are the Bob Ross of mold casting. I'm so grateful I found this channel.

@artsplunge 4 years ago

After solving software mysteries for decades, when something like this happens, it always comes down to "what's changed". Looking forward to seeing how this mystery gets resolved. I'll be sure to stay tuned.

@silviofoj 2 years ago

I just found your channel and, man, you're making real art here.

@jewabeus 4 years ago

I was just asking the Crafsman today about making a mold for a miniature & here you are. Perfect timing. I also LOVE the ending. Life ain't simple & people gotta figure stuff out sometimes. It's nice to me to see that I'm not the only person that hit snags. I appreciate seeing this & also hearing that you want to solve the problem is also great. Thank you!!!

@Artifexmaholifts 4 years ago (edited)

You Sir single-handedly beat up all your competition like a savage and became my favorite youtuber :) nothing beats a mastery of years of practice, i just love watching these.

@allgravygames 4 years ago

Reaper Bones are a very soft mix of PVC - their new line, Bones USA is done through Siocast resin injection. They are still the largest manufacturer of metal spincast minis in the US!

@timfox8688 1 year ago

You’re a Master! Keeping your channel on my algorithm 🎉

@JoelRainor 4 years ago

Robert: I will say it in every video, I will say it every week!
Me: I hope so, that's why I watch!

@cinqcentcinquantesep 4 years ago

I subscribed just because of that mystery, everything can't always go as planned and that is encouraging... for me ha ha ha! I like the way you explain everything continue you good work

@speedandstyletony 4 years ago

Glad to know that even "experts" have troubles some times! Makes my mistakes and mysteries seem more normal.

@bonce 4 years ago

Personally I love the videos when you get something you need to unpick, I learn WAY more! ...arrrrrgh I cannot wait till the next one!

@meganjohnson9540 3 years ago

Watching you work is a delight, sur. Thank you so much for sharing!!

@joek600 4 years ago

FINALLY!!! Casting real minis! Great video and certainly an eye opener including the mystery ending. Please for the love of God, more minis the more small and complex the better.

@UncleJessy 4 years ago

I really have to give this a try. These videos are so easy to follow

@AyatollahS9430 4 years ago

Even the experts make a mistake. Thanks for the great video and simple message.

@Romey1son 4 years ago

Awesome, I find all your content great but this video is right up my ally

@the250mikec 4 years ago

Thanks for passing on your knowledge.
Especially the part about seeing new things and not immediately knowing what they are

@grimoirworkshop6623 4 years ago

Once I was casting wargaming miniatures a lot and such weird endings were a routine. Oh boy was I unprofessional as heck. At the time there were not a lot of material to learn from, I wish I had access to videos like this then, I was like a blind kitten, but anyways I see that at least something I just intuitively guessed right.
That makes me want to return to sculpting miniatures. I will, oh, one day I will.