Hello, all!
I couldn't find the Admittance subform; sorry if I missed it, but here is the info requested in the intro thread:
Name: Holly
Age: 27
Location: Texas
Occupation: Insurance
What brings you to the Polymer Institute?
A long-standing interest in the medium, coupled with a sudden need.
What treatment would you like?
Help figuring out where to start!
How did you hear about us?
Googling for advice on resin casting.
Medical (hobby) history:
Lots and lots of polymer clay. New to resin!
What would you say your addictions are?
Dragons and miniatures.
Have you received any treatment before and what was your experience? (other sites/ Hobby stores etc)
Various tutorial websites and books on clay.
What games do you like to play?
Various RPGs and MMOs. Lots of Final Fantasy!
Do you have any special needs?
I could probably do with some therapy and an Rx.
Consent: In the event of a hobby emergency, who should we contact? The nearest Hobby Lobby.
I hope I'm in the right place! Wasn't sure where else to start.
So, I've worked with polymer clay for many, many years, and have had an interest in resin casting, but didn't really know where to start, and never jumped in. NOW I have a project I feel would best be done in resin, and I need some pro tips. It's a doozy.
My daughter is turning 3 this year, and you probably already know now where this is going, and I apologize. She is a huge Frozen fan, as all 3 year old girls are, and I want to make a doll house for her, modeled after Elsa's ice castle. It'll be for the 5" dolls the Disney Store sells, and I've searched all the online stores, and the official Frozen doll houses all look like thin, cheap plastic.
So, I considered doing this in clay, but I'm not sure it would be quite durable enough (this IS for a 3 year old), and I would very much like to find a way to get a more translucent look, as I also want to put some LED lights in to get the glowing effects seen in the movie. I'm confident that I can build this in clay, as a set of sheets and various pieces that would fit together; it's turning those pieces into beautiful resin casts that I need expert help with.
I haven't sketched it out yet, but at the least, I'm going for two stories, and about two feet or a little below in height (though I'd love to go for three stories, if y'all think that's doable). My ideal resin would be highly translucent, but easy to add colors to (to give blue hues), nontoxic, and durable enough for a toddler. Given the size and shape, I imagine the only way to do this is in pieces which I then assemble, so I also need to learn how best to put it together and with what adhesive.
I know it's a tall order for a rookie, but is it doable? Will resin work this way? What materials would best suit this project? I planned to get into resin one of these days, and now's as good a time as any!