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SINGLE LAYER CASTING (BEGINNER)
You can personalize this project for just about anyone to let them know you think they’re the greatest! Our local trophy shop was the source for the plastic loving cup which cost under $1.00. A garage sale might produce some old trophy parts which you could use for your special project. Our base is made of marbleized casting resin and the ‘engraved plate’ we had made. |
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“WORLD’S GREATEST”TROPHY! |
MATERIALS NEEDED
1 MC-6 Plastic Poly Mold (3” x 3” x 1-1/16”)
5 Oz. Polyester Casting Resin Catalyst
1 Graduated Paper Mixing Cup
1 Stir Stick
White and Black Color Pigment for Polyester Resin
Toothpick
Acetone or Rubbing Alcohol for clean-up
Engraved plate or peel-and-press stickers or rub-on lettering
Optional: Resin Craft Surface Coat (an acrylic spray sealer)
Epoxy Glue or Bond Cement
Trophy or piece of statuary |
INSTRUCTIONS:
Single Layer Casting
- In a mixing cup measure and mix thoroughly 5 ounces of casting resin, 10 drops of white color pigment (an amount about the size of a pea), and 20 drops of catalyst.
- Pour into mold.
- Squeeze a drop of black color pigment onto a piece of plastic wrap.
- Using a toothpick, pick up a small amount of black pigment and carefully swirl through the poured resin to obtain a marbleized effect. Repeat with additional black pigment if desired. (Multiple colors, or another color, may be used).
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REMOVE CASTING FROM MOLD
- Allow the casting to harden completely before removing from the mold. To unmold; invert mold, grasp edges, flex and allow the casting to gently drop onto a piece of MylarTM or waxed paper.
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FINISHING
- Mix a small batch of epoxy glue according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- With your stir stick, spread small amount of epoxy on the back of the engraved plate. Attach the plate to base of casting.
- Spread a small amount of epoxy to the underside of your trophy. Attach to the top of casting.
- Allow the epoxy to dry thoroughly before using your trophy.
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ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER IDEAS
An alternative for lettering would be peel-and-press stickers or rub-on lettering which are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles. If using rub-on lettering, spray your finished letter base (before mounting the trophy) with Resin Craft Surface Coat Spray (a clear acrylic sealer). This will prevent the letters from peeling off later.
Here are some other ideas for trophies: For your favorite golfer make a clear base with golf tees embedded and a golf ball glued to the top. Title your creation, “World’s Greatest Duffer”. For the family tennis star, glue a racket-holding-”Snoopy” statue on the base you’ve made and rub on the letters “ACE”! |
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