I wasn't sure if a finely detailed silicone dragon mold would work well for casting forged carbon fiber, so I started experimenting with careful layup technique and curing the part in a pressure pot.
▶▶▶ Supplies◀◀◀
Finished dragon casting: https://lindydesignlab.etsy.com
Dragons Silicone Mold: https://amzn.to/48DtYQD
Pressure Pot: https://amzn.to/3InZUgL
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Epoxy Dye: https://amzn.to/49ZPOiM
Deep Pour Epoxy Resin (Total Boat): https://amzn.to/43rDQMi
Deep Pour Epoxy Resin (Superclear 2.0): https://amzn.to/3IQAglD
Mini Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/4a3HU7Y
Mold Release Spray: https://amzn.to/43vJi0H
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0:00 Journey Beginning
00:29 Preparing Epoxy Resin
01:44 Preparing the Mold
02:24 Adding Epoxy, Gold Flakes and Chopped Carbon Fiber
06:32 Curing the Part in a Pressure Pot
08:53 Removing Forged Carbon Fiber Part from Silicone Mold
10:27 Closeup of Imperfections
09:40 Dragons are Not Flat
13:20 Closeup of Back Side
13:44 Trimming Edges of Forged Carbon Fiber Parts
14:20 Speed Control Foot Pedal for Rotary Tool
14:46 Carbon Fiber Edge Trimming Techniques
16:27 Design Dilemma
17:27 Cutting Out the Center
18:37 Finishing Edges of Forged Carbon Fiber Parts
21:06 Fixing Voids / Pinholes in Forged Carbon Fiber
29:29 Journey's End

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