CAD model. An altered Hulk hand with a mirrored interlocking pad and attachment loop.
Bump It!
Fresh off the printer
A little sanding and ready to be molded into the clay. The clay was built up to the desired parting line.
Building the box
Filling in the corners
Ready for pour #1!
Mixing the 2-part silicone
Slow and steady pour (mold release first)
Break it open
Some flash on the sides
After trim, preparing for round 2
Creating weep holes and pour spout
The two halves split apart easily
Filling mold with water
Into the freezer...
Custom ice cubes!
Embedding two magnetic posts for the magnet
Ready for molding
De-gassing the resin
Prop it so the weep hole is at the highest point
Attempt #1
The magnet slipped to the bottom during the molding process. I also did not de-gas the resin enough.
Attempt # 2 with an extra magnet support
Looks good! minor gap in the loop
Weep holes and spout visible
Shiny!
The finished and unfinished parts
Strong enough to hold my keys!
