jeffdeoranut Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I need to cast an emblem...I don't think aluminum foil will capture the details but if you use aluminum foil how do you keep it from distorting when you remove it? ive tried silly putty-even putting it in fridge first and its just not working...any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Use a larger piece of foil, perhaps a 1" square. The excess will help prevent distortion.Center the foil over the emblem, shiny side up. Burnish, remove, and back-fill with epoxy. After the epoxy cures, trim/sand/etc.DO NOT attempt to remove the foil from the emblem...paint over it if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Foil-copying an emblem is easy. I did it here (last post in thread): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I've done it but have little bit more complex method. First Bare Metal foil the emblem. Then put a large glob of white glue on top and let it harden completely. I then use some epoxy body filler to add a "handle" over the white glue, but not enough to cover the edge of the white glue(this is important later). Once this is hard I pull it off the model. The BMF should come off intact. I then fill the back side of the BMF with super glue and let that harden. Once hard I sand the back flat with a sanding stick. Then you put the whole thing in water. This will dissolve the white glue layer and separate the emblem from the body filler and just like that you have your emblem. Not really a project for the impatient but it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Kitchen Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Another tip if you use the foil method is to use the cheapest foil you can find. it tends to be much thinner that the name brand foils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 thanks guys...im gonna try both methods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I've done it but have little bit more complex method. First Bare Metal foil the emblem. Then put a large glob of white glue on top and let it harden completely. I then use some epoxy body filler to add a "handle" over the white glue, but not enough to cover the edge of the white glue(this is important later). Once this is hard I pull it off the model. The BMF should come off intact. I then fill the back side of the BMF with super glue and let that harden. Once hard I sand the back flat with a sanding stick. Then you put the whole thing in water. This will dissolve the white glue layer and separate the emblem from the body filler and just like that you have your emblem. Not really a project for the impatient but it works well.That is basically how I do it, except I use plain aluminum foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.