The 3D model for this piece was downloaded from Thingiverse (link in description) and modified in TINKERCAD
The model is printed using an 'Anycubic Photon' resin printer
To reduce the print time I split the model into 6 pieces, which are then glued together using 5-minute epoxy adhesive
If a dinosaur in Jurassic park passed gas, would that be a blast from the past? XD
Sorry this scene goes on for 30 seconds, you needed a joke to get through it
Anyone using auto-translate will probably think I'm just nuts
The amber part is modelled using FIMO polymer clay
A bamboo skewer will help to hold it
Bake in accordance with the instructions on the pack
After baking, it must be glazed to a glossy shine. I use UV resin, but you could use varnish.
I have weighed 300g of moulding silicone and added the maximum allowable catalyst as per the manufacturers instructions
Mix slowly but thoroughly to a uniform colour
The form is built from 3mm PVC foamex and hot melt glue
Drizzle the silicone from a height to help eliminate air bubbles
Repeat for the cane, which has about an inch of the bamboo skewer sticking out of the bottom
After 24 hours the silicone mould can be removed from the form
Trim any flashing around the opening
The cane mould will need a cut to aid removal
A sharp knife is needed for a clean cut
I don't think I missed my vocation as a surgeon
This 3mm stainless steel rod will be used to put the hole in the casting
Always apply a liberal layer of vaseline to your rod before inserting it
The vaseline will allow your rod to slip right out without any trouble
The rod is supported in the mould by the hole that was created by the bamboo skewer sticking out of the end of the cane when we moulded it
Support the mould and strap it up tight with rubber bands
The cane shall be moulded from Axson F180 polyurethane resin, with white pigment
This resin cures super-fast and can be removed from the mould in just 30 minutes
I weigh 8g of part A, add some pigment, then add 8g of part B before mixing quickly
This is not like mixing epoxy resin, you have just 60 seconds to mix like crazy, and don't worry about bubbles!
Pour the resin almost to the top, then tap the sides to dislodge any trapped air before topping up
Always over-fill polyurethane resin to allow for shrinkage
Grab the rod with pliers and it should pull out quite easily
The resin is cured but still soft, so set it aside to continue curing for a few more hours
Use black acrylic to paint the cane to look more like fossilised dinosaur bones
An eyeliner brush is handy for the stripes between the segments
Use a paintbrush with stiff bristles to dry-brush up and down the cane to give it an aged look
Wipe with a damp cloth to achieve the desired effect
Drill a 3.9mm hole to match the 'Bic' ball point pen fitting. Different brands of pen may require a different size.
This is 15g of my usual epoxy art resin, pre-weighed and mixed
Castin' Craft amber resin pigment is by far the best amber pigment I've tried. 1 drop to 15g of resin.
The mosquito is laser printed onto transparency film, and cut out to match the size of the mould
Insert the transparency film into the mould and fill with resin
After 24 hours the resin can be removed from the mould
The mosquito image was taken from a photograph of the actual cane used in the movie
Attach the amber to the cane using 5-minute epoxy adhesive. Rough up each surface first.
And the pen is finished :) Just need to make another 5! Leave a comment to enter the giveaway. Good luck!
No expense spared XD
[Alexa] If Dr. Malcolm thought Jurassic Park was chaos...
[Alexa] He should take a look at your craft room