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Art by AJ Lafave

Posted on June 12, 2018 by J.E.Moores

AJ Lafave sent me a resin sculpture and print. Thank you! I’m glad the How To Make Resin Toys book could help inspire such awesomeness. This guy would be fun to mod. I have the urge to give him hair … Continue reading →

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Pitik of Glory

Posted on April 15, 2016 by J.E.Moores

I’ve been in the mood to create some new games and here is the first completed paper game, The Pitik of Glory. Players take turns trying to finger flick a penny, bottle cap, or glass blob into the hole in … Continue reading →

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How To Make Resin Toys

Posted on February 13, 2015 by J.E.Moores

How To Make Resin Toys: Amazon Kindle – Order Printed Book  I have been an art teacher since 1984, so it comes naturally to me to share what I know with others. Whenever I am in the art studio making stuff, I enjoy … Continue reading →

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Pouring molds DIY

Posted on June 25, 2014 by J.E.Moores

Hey man, I bought the e-book version of your book the other day and its great. I sculpted my first little figure this week and was gonna save up some money to buy some smooth on. I ended up searching … Continue reading →

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How To Make Resin Toys Video 5: Glow In The Dark

Posted on May 4, 2013 by J.E.Moores

When I want to make glow in the dark resin toys I use a clear resin from Smooth-On.com called Smooth Cast 325. I order Glow Powder from GlowInc.com – they have several types, but I get the top of the … Continue reading →

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Firing the kiln

Posted on May 4, 2013 by J.E.Moores

Many times when I make resin toys I use Super Sculpey Polymer Clay because it is easy to fire at home in the oven. However, I really prefer making the original out of glazed ceramic so that my toy has … Continue reading →

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Learn how to make resin toys

Posted on February 20, 2013 by J.E.Moores

The Yupapotami are keen to learn how to make resin toys. Check out the new book by J.E.Moores titled: How To Make Resin Toys and learn about Glove Molds, Putty Molds, Block Molds, Silicone Rubber, Urethane Plastic, finishing, painting, containing … Continue reading →

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How To Make Resin Toys Video 4: Black Rub

Posted on February 17, 2013 by J.E.Moores

Black Rub is a technique where you toothbrush black acrylic paint onto a resin toy, then use a damp paper towel to clean it off. Black paint stays in the deep areas showing off the details of your resin toy. … Continue reading →

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How to make stacking trays from used water bottles

Posted on February 15, 2013 by J.E.Moores

I recycle our 5 gallon spring water bottles into small plastic trays. I use them for casting resin toys to catch drips and spills. My wife uses them to sprout seeds when gardening. You can see in the photo how … Continue reading →

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How To Make Resin Toys Video 3: Pouring Resin

Posted on February 14, 2013 by J.E.Moores

Here I cast Smooth-Cast 300 urethane resin into several types of molds. I find that each mold has it’s own issues. Because resin can only flow where gravity can take it, your mold might have air bubble issues. After a … Continue reading →

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