Experimenting with Casting Props using Epoxy

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Epoxy can be a great material for casting lightweight props out of silicone molds. Follow along as Bill gives a new material and technique the old college try!

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N7 Eagle Build
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Hei’s Dagger Build
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Tools & Materials


Epoxacoat Grey - SmoothOn
https://www.smooth-on.com/product-line/epoxacoat/

Epoxy Cloth (I got mine at Lowes) - Amazon
http://amzn.to/2kbGlhu

Expanding Foam - I used X30, you should probably use FoamIT 10
https://www.smooth-on.com/product-line/foam-it/

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