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This is a rig I put together in order to inject silicone into a complex mold within a 1hr window (short pot life). A LOT of pressure is need to push viscus fluids into a mold. This how-to video is part of a series where I make a pot full of magical looking mushrooms. This is just one of the behind the scenes looks at how these were made.
Here are all the videos in this series:
1: Intro • Nature Inspired Produc...
2: Casting clear resin mushrooms • Unreal Resin Castings
3: Casting Cement Pots • How to Make Flawless C...
4: Growing Moss • Music & Moss Propagation
5: Prototype vacuum formed packaging • Vacuum Formed Packagin...
6: DIY silicone injection machine (this video)
I hope to make more specials like this in the future, so be sure to back The 3D Handyman on Patreon! / the3dhandyman
Like the mushroom design? Find out more at (free wallpaper downloads at bottom of front page)
www.cruciblecompany.com/
3D PRINTS - Print at your own risk!
Syringe Holder: www.thingiverse.com/thing:502...
Hose-Clamp Collar: www.thingiverse.com/thing:502...
Drill Depth Stop: www.thingiverse.com/thing:455...
Public Service Announcement: In the process of coming up with this idea I found a lot of disturbing videos of people attempting to inject themselves with silicone. DON'T DO THAT with this machine or by any other method. You are already beautiful :)