What should I use for a mold for a resin tabletop?

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    • #8769
      Katherine Swift
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      This question comes from Brandon:

      I’m looking to cast a half wood half resin table as an end table. I’m wondering if you recommend a product to use as a mold? I was considering using plexiglass to make a tabletop shape mold but wasnt sure how that would work if I use a resin release. Based off some smaller stuff Ive casted I was going to make a “box” shape and then put different pieces of wood in it and pour the cast resin over it to make the shape. Then sand and buffer/polish it hoping to get a sharp and clear final piece.

    • #8770
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Brandon,

      The plexiglass is what I would try first. I would spray the Petrolease mold release onto the box before pouring the resin:

      https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/petrolease-non-silicone-food-grade-mold-release

      Otherwise, the resin will stick to the plexiglass.

      The rest of your procedure sounds like it will work fine.

    • #45081
      Majid
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      I want to make a table but don’t know how I make a mold for it please tell me

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