This is one of the most thorough yet concise and user friendly tutorials I've ever seen. I would have loved to see what you guys believed to be reasonable costs for each thing though!
thank you for this video. it was the most helpful one have seen do far. I haven't come across anyone else who explains the process in such detail. thank you again.
Sweet. Just seen this on /r/mk and was recently thinking of casting a few blank caps for myself. Nice to see a modern video guide and will definitely be looking at the L2K.
I'm in awe of the production values found within this video. It's quite impressive! I appreciate how detailed everything was. This is something that I've always been interested in and now I have a firmer grasp of what this all entails. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you guys for the great video. I had experience with casting resin and silicone but not on the scale of keycaps. You just helped me cast my first (almost) perfect spacebar (no pressure pot required really).
Pro tip mould making: get a long setting, stiffer silicone. Pro tip casting stems: use a stir stick to add a small stream (not drips) of resin into one corner of the stem just like casting silicone. Do not move, do not drip, let the stem fill from one point and thus push out all the air.
Just stumbling on your channel, and as this being the first video I gotta say that I couldn't subscribe fast enough. The thoroughness just from this first video (first I'm watching) is refreshing from a DIY standpoint. Definitely going to check out videos on the channel, and I'm looking forward to taking this video and making some keycaps for my keeb :D.
Hi! I absolutely love this video, it's honestly what has given me the push I needed to get involved in artisan keycaps. I'd like to ask, what brand of pressure pot do you guys use? And if it's a super expensive one, do you know of any affordable but still good ones? I'm not planning to cheap out on supplies, but the more affordable it is, the more I can put towards other materials :P thank you for your time!
It would be great if you made a video of pigments, like what is recommended, when is too much, or how to paint them afterwards, what to look out for, etc, really loved this small series of videos, now im saving to get the materials and a vacum chamber tbh,
Such a cool video. Bought the L2K adapters and my first silicone mold is in my pressure pot right now -- all thanks to this great guide. Hoping for good results!
Very nice & informative video. I do have a couple of questions. Would it benefit first using a vacuum chamber and then use the pressure chamber afterwards leaving the mold in the pressure chamber for the full cure time? I want to make keycaps with a totally transparent outer shell and then in inner piece with the legend on it. I figured using your method to make batches of transparent outer shells and then make each unique insert how ever I want. I was thinking of buying one of the smallest UV curing resin 3D printers to make inner pieces as acrylic would look better on the outside of the keycap and If I had a multi-head 3D filament printer, I could print the insert in multi-colours. I want the keycaps to shine through the legend and around the bottom of the keycap. My other thought was making a flat top insert, engrave the legend on the insert (either by laser or spin drill), fill the engraving with some sort of paste and the buff off any paste above the top of the insert head. I'm 60 but I do remember doing the 'engrave, fill & buff' back in the late 70's in plastic shop in Junior High.
Hi guys! Thanks for the vid! Went ahead and snagged two L2Ks. Quick question on pressure for silicone/resins. I'm eyeing a pot from Artmolds, but it doesn't go higher than 50psi. Is 60psi generally what's needed for bubble-free molds? Or would 50 work just as well? Thanks!
Hi I watched your videos about silicone casting. I am looking for a resin that can be applied to silicone keyboards to strengthen them and give them better aesthetics. Can you tell me which varnish can I use and where to buy it. Best regards Jarek from Poland
Hey, thanks for this tutorial. Looking to buy few adapters. One question though. As i sculptor, i am planing to sculpt top part of key cap and make molds out of them, my problem is that, in the video, u r using master(real key cap, with mx adapter at the bottom) , my sculpt will not have mx adapter underneeth. How to deal with that problem using ur adapters? Cheers , thanks
Could you all do a video on the pressure pot/compressor set up or provide a link to some? Pressure pots seem pretty self-explanatory, but wildly vary in price and it seems as though there might be some conversion necessary since most pressure pots are intended for use with paint. And then there's the compressor bit, completely lost on that.
I know this might be a stupid question but can we just cure the caps without pressure? I want to make caps but not commercially. I just have weird shape caps. I dont care if they have all those tiny bubbles. I actually think that looks nice.
An easy way to measure the volume you need is to fill your mold box with water, then transfer the water into a measuring cup, and add your overfill. Dry your master and mold box thoroughly after that though.
What type of needle do you use to make the sprue holes in the silicone mold? I've used a football pump needle, which looks similar to what is shown in the video, but it doesn't leave a nice big puncture hole like the ones seen in the video.
If I were to print a base + sculpt, how do I add fill holes for a a clear dome on the top side? Do I just have to cast it upright with a sprue, and cut/polish it off?
Getting 90s MTV vibes. Pure gold tutorial, respect.
Not gonna lie, the "bad cast" with all the bubbles looks pretty dang cool. Throw that over some RGB and woah.
Chew Magna that’s exactly what what I thought
I thought the same thing! (◍•ᴗ•◍)
Only problem is depending on how many air bubbles and how heavy handed you are, you can actually squash the keycap.
This video is pure gold. Never seen anyone on UA-cam describing the process so briefly. Insta sub
This is one of the most thorough yet concise and user friendly tutorials I've ever seen. I would have loved to see what you guys believed to be reasonable costs for each thing though!
Honestly have never seen such a thorough and informative tutorial I’ve ever seen
Late to the party, but this has the most straight forward info on the entire process. Thanks!
"how to build a pressure chamber pot thing" next then. But this video answered several questions I had, so, thanks!
thank you for this video. it was the most helpful one have seen do far. I haven't come across anyone else who explains the process in such detail. thank you again.
Holy moy the efford. Amazing casting tutorial guys!
This is easily one of the most well-put-together videos on UA-cam.
This video is so well organized. Thank you!
Sweet. Just seen this on /r/mk and was recently thinking of casting a few blank caps for myself. Nice to see a modern video guide and will definitely be looking at the L2K.
Those air bubbles in a transparent keycap look kinda cool honestly.
Just wanna shoot out The Glyph as a top tier caster. Absolutely love his work.
I'm in awe of the production values found within this video. It's quite impressive! I appreciate how detailed everything was. This is something that I've always been interested in and now I have a firmer grasp of what this all entails. Thanks a bunch!
wow this was definitely the BEST video on artisan keycaps :)
These guys are like an even nerdier version of South Park duo Trey Parker and Matt Stone haha, great video thanks!
bruh have you seen matt and trey interviews they are both huge fucking nerds
bro, what a presentation. applause*
Thank you guys for the great video. I had experience with casting resin and silicone but not on the scale of keycaps. You just helped me cast my first (almost) perfect spacebar (no pressure pot required really).
Pro tip mould making: get a long setting, stiffer silicone. Pro tip casting stems: use a stir stick to add a small stream (not drips) of resin into one corner of the stem just like casting silicone. Do not move, do not drip, let the stem fill from one point and thus push out all the air.
Jesus it's like a infomercial I love it
So informative!! I love how yall cover the specs of the silicone and resin!!
super informative, best clips on this topic that you can find!
Great video! Would love to see a future discussion on sprues and the different options available.
Amazing tutorial
Wonderful Tutorial. Very well done, clear, concise, and informative
Just stumbling on your channel, and as this being the first video I gotta say that I couldn't subscribe fast enough. The thoroughness just from this first video (first I'm watching) is refreshing from a DIY standpoint. Definitely going to check out videos on the channel, and I'm looking forward to taking this video and making some keycaps for my keeb :D.
Thank you this is great! I'm excited to try it out :D
Great Starter guide thanks!
you guys are awesome. this deserves more views, and you guys deserves more subs! thanks.
I love this video. So informative and helpful, will help me get to casting.
Hi! I absolutely love this video, it's honestly what has given me the push I needed to get involved in artisan keycaps. I'd like to ask, what brand of pressure pot do you guys use? And if it's a super expensive one, do you know of any affordable but still good ones? I'm not planning to cheap out on supplies, but the more affordable it is, the more I can put towards other materials :P thank you for your time!
Where can i get one of those big hollow needles you use to punch the part B mold?
It would be great if you made a video of pigments, like what is recommended, when is too much, or how to paint them afterwards, what to look out for, etc, really loved this small series of videos, now im saving to get the materials and a vacum chamber tbh,
The air bubbles look cool to me
This was insanely helpful, thank you!
awesome video thanks!
thank you guys, I have some idea after watching your video
What pressure pot can you recommend?
Such a cool video. Bought the L2K adapters and my first silicone mold is in my pressure pot right now -- all thanks to this great guide. Hoping for good results!
can you please link the compressor and the pot you're using?
Very nice & informative video.
I do have a couple of questions.
Would it benefit first using a vacuum chamber and then use the pressure chamber afterwards leaving the mold in the pressure chamber for the full cure time?
I want to make keycaps with a totally transparent outer shell and then in inner piece with the legend on it.
I figured using your method to make batches of transparent outer shells and then make each unique insert how ever I want.
I was thinking of buying one of the smallest UV curing resin 3D printers to make inner pieces as acrylic would look better on the outside of the keycap and If I had a multi-head 3D filament printer, I could print the insert in multi-colours. I want the keycaps to shine through the legend and around the bottom of the keycap.
My other thought was making a flat top insert, engrave the legend on the insert (either by laser or spin drill), fill the engraving with some sort of paste and the buff off any paste above the top of the insert head.
I'm 60 but I do remember doing the 'engrave, fill & buff' back in the late 70's in plastic shop in Junior High.
It was really interesting adn would like to try, but it really seems to be a high budget thing
Hi guys! Thanks for the vid! Went ahead and snagged two L2Ks. Quick question on pressure for silicone/resins. I'm eyeing a pot from Artmolds, but it doesn't go higher than 50psi. Is 60psi generally what's needed for bubble-free molds? Or would 50 work just as well? Thanks!
this is so helpful! thank you!
Hi
I watched your videos about silicone casting.
I am looking for a resin that can be applied to silicone keyboards to strengthen them and give them better aesthetics. Can you tell me which varnish can I use and where to buy it. Best regards
Jarek from Poland
Sweet channel man, just subbed! cant wait to learn more about artisan casting.
This was extremely professional. Great Video.
Awesome video! Have you had any luck putting text or letters on the keys? Seems like dye sub might melt the key
Awesome videos so far :) Would love to see more for sure
Hey, thanks for this tutorial. Looking to buy few adapters. One question though. As i sculptor, i am planing to sculpt top part of key cap and make molds out of them, my problem is that, in the video, u r using master(real key cap, with mx adapter at the bottom) , my sculpt will not have mx adapter underneeth. How to deal with that problem using ur adapters? Cheers , thanks
Great Great GREAT Video!!
great video and clear explanation, thx
I'm new to this and was just curious how many times you can reuse the mold?
Could you all do a video on the pressure pot/compressor set up or provide a link to some? Pressure pots seem pretty self-explanatory, but wildly vary in price and it seems as though there might be some conversion necessary since most pressure pots are intended for use with paint. And then there's the compressor bit, completely lost on that.
I learned a lot well done. Thanks!
can you leave a link to the pressure tank on amazon?
I have a question, ¿Does the silicone needs to be in the pressure pot? or can i let ir dry alone in more time? Thanks for your great video!!
any suggested dyes to use??
I know this might be a stupid question but can we just cure the caps without pressure? I want to make caps but not commercially. I just have weird shape caps. I dont care if they have all those tiny bubbles. I actually think that looks nice.
Could you please tell me what kind of equipment are you using? Maybe a specific model of that vacuum machine? Thank you in advance
Hi is it possible to remove air bubbles without the use of a pressure pot?
looks lovely but also looks like dear hobby
more videos!! :D can't get enough
Can you link to LEGO specific series, which has specific parts? :X
I answer to my own question..
www.lego.com/en-gb/page/static/pick-a-brick
Look for:
16x16 plate (1 piece)
2X8 brick (12 or more)
This is awesome
Wow, great video!
Heyo, nice informative video!, what mould release is it you guys use? or what should i look out for here in the UK? x
An easy way to measure the volume you need is to fill your mold box with water, then transfer the water into a measuring cup, and add your overfill. Dry your master and mold box thoroughly after that though.
so with this and a small cnc u basically can make own keycaps?
Great video! I look forward to seeing more from ya
So underrated
great video by the way!
Great video!
How do you clean the resin out of your syringe?
Thank you
hey looking for a pressure pot, dont quite know what to look for. any tips? which one did you guys go with?
What type of needle do you use to make the sprue holes in the silicone mold? I've used a football pump needle, which looks similar to what is shown in the video, but it doesn't leave a nice big puncture hole like the ones seen in the video.
Great guide I love it!
13:16 That's Guy Ritchie type of editing. F'ckin' great.
Where can I buy pressure pot like the one used in the video?
If I were to print a base + sculpt, how do I add fill holes for a a clear dome on the top side? Do I just have to cast it upright with a sprue, and cut/polish it off?
Great video, how durable is resin? does it start to shine with time, like abs?
"YES"- Yes shirt 2018
You guys talk about a pressure pot like everyone has one
What pressure pot did you use?
Where can I get one of those hollow needles?
Yes.
Doesn't the result with bubbles spread the light more nicely around? I'd like to see a resin keycap with bubbles on a backlit keyboard
Lol he said low cost and Legos in the same paragraph. :)
Seriously tho, pretty cool video
THE WEED GAME IS STRONK IN THESE ONES!
Legos as a mold box? Genius.
do you need a pressure pot
can i use blue stuff/oyumaru instead of silicone?
Quick question, what polymer is the best for casting metal?
YES
the shirt: YES
How many keycaps can you pressure pot at any one time?
brilliant, thank you
It matters how thick the silicon mold is?
Thx im trying this
im have problems finding pressure tanks, what am i looking for?