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Cool!
As he said, the assembling of the edgespots is always the hardest part.
As he said, the assembling of the edgespots is always the hardest part.
#3: Compressed mold chip/button (DIY/polymer clay) (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter SwissChip
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40mm test run ; ))
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10,5g real official casino weight ; )
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They could be Seat- or Bounty chips
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At least a bit of green for this set : )
I like the darker green one more.
I like the darker green one more.
LeLe
4 of a Kind
Wow these custom buttons looks amazing
buffalojim
Royal Flush
Hell yeah, nice work! Used to get high and make shit out of fimo clay all the time in high school. Used to make mushrooms, necklaces and shit. I totally forgot about all that until this moment lol.
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Pretty happy how they turned out : )
And a family pic
And a family pic
TheTrout
3 of a Kind
Okay when can we start ordering custom chips by the rack…lol. How do you think these would feel as 39 mm chips? Very light? Heavy? Maybe some metal flakes could be added to increase weight.
This is super cool, absolutely incredible work!!
This is super cool, absolutely incredible work!!
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Thank you!
I did a 40mm test run, but i‘m not happy yet with the details on the mold… still waiting for a liquid printed version.
I add a washer for the weight.
I can‘t imagine mixing brass flakes into Fimo clay…
They end up 10g each
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CMS - compression mold sluggos ; )
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White is nice also!
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Glow in the dark version : )
i had this idea about 6 months ago considering that the "clay" that real clay chips are made of is likely a type of polymer clay. i was stuck on how to make custom compression molds on the cheap.... maybe its time i get a 3-d printer 
awesome execution everyone!
awesome execution everyone!
Mixalot
Pair
These are incredibly cool.
Jabinator
High Hand
@SwissChip what happened to the resin print? Did you ever try it out? I have just printed a 80mm web-mold to try this for a dealer button for my coming tina set. I used flour as release agent (you know its the worst) and now i need to start over and clean the mold. Just saw your threads on this project and why didn't I think of corn starch?!?!?!?!
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I don‘t know anybody with a liquid printer.
ABS and the standard filament only…
But for the details on the 40mm mold, liquid print would be better i guess.
Just apply a small amount of corn starch on the chip & mold with a large brush.
After the press, you can just wipe out the mold with the brush and go for the next one.
It‘s a bit tricky to get the right amount of corn starch. Too much and your imprints are bad.
Not enough and it sticks in the mold…
Good luck y‘all!
ABS and the standard filament only…
But for the details on the 40mm mold, liquid print would be better i guess.
Just apply a small amount of corn starch on the chip & mold with a large brush.
After the press, you can just wipe out the mold with the brush and go for the next one.
It‘s a bit tricky to get the right amount of corn starch. Too much and your imprints are bad.
Not enough and it sticks in the mold…
Good luck y‘all!
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Nice to see some one try out these!
Will update later - i never posted pics of the actual mold i use.
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You can do without a metal disc/washer, but the result is a lightweight…
It worth the extra work imo.
Some important details for the best results (so far):
- Punch a hole to define the center of your chip.
- Refill the recess with clay.
This avoid air bubbles, and the weight ist pretty much centered.
Ready to bake and finish with sandpaper.
It worth the extra work imo.
Some important details for the best results (so far):
- Punch a hole to define the center of your chip.
- Refill the recess with clay.
This avoid air bubbles, and the weight ist pretty much centered.
Ready to bake and finish with sandpaper.
Jabinator
High Hand
First try with corn starch and my 3D printed mold. This works like a charm! Button is 80mm in diameter. This is going to be fun!
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Well done!
Happy to see others take a try.
Once the chip is cooled off, i scrape the recess with a cutter, to get an even surface.
Then sand it both sides & edge.
Nice Gear label on top and a small wipe of oil.
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