So the Smooth-on supplies I ordered came in the mail a little while ago, and, the more I looked at them, the more worried I became. The amount of silicone in the trial kit didn't look like is was going to cut it given the size of the box I made.
I decided to take the walls in even closer to the knife by tracing its general outline to use as a template.
I used 3M super 70 spray glue to adhere a photocopy of the tracing to MDF boards that had been laminated together to the proper thickness.
A quick run through the band saw (sorry no photos) and I was able to start gluing the spacers into place. (yikes, those cuts are sloppy)
The center walls are finally done and sealed up with three brushed-on coats of primer. The line of sharpie indicates where the two silicone halves will split apart.
Ok. I think I'm in the clear, but I know better than to just assume I'm right. Now that the entire MDF box is sealed with primer and no longer moisture sensitive, I can take a volume measurement using water and a graduated container. No photos again, sorry... Oh wait, heres one that should pretty much sum up the situation.
That's right, I *STILL* don't have enough silicone to make the entire mold. Looks like I'll be going back on to Smooth-On.com to make another order. While this is moderately frustrating, I am pleased with how the plug for the dagger turned out. Just finished the wet sand and buff on that, so I'll leave you off with a few photos of how it turned out.
p.s. I've uploaded a handful of older photos from past projects over at My Flickr page.
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