Thread: Ever tired to make scales out of epoxy?

If you still want a "naked lady" razor I might be able to get one for you. There is a local antique shop that had a Devil razor with naked lady scales last time I was there. I think that it was around $40. From what I remember the blade was in good condition but the scales were turning yellow. If you are interested send me a pm.

Metal-filled epoxy would certainly be strong enough, but it'd be ugly as sin!

EDIT: That said, it might complement a duct-tape wallet...

Have you considered using dental plaster for making the mold. it holds fine detail and is non toxic. since they use it to take a impresson of a persons gums to make false teeth. when dry it is very durable.

Yes Im still making the cast scales,I do all sizes and colors,and have made molds for all the naked ladies,and peacocks and many others.I make them of several casting resins,and also kevlar cloth.Your choices are pretty much unlimited.I will post some pictres when I get home on Tuesday.
Best Regards Gary Alfonso

Carbon fiber (if only for the outside layer) would be cool for that "modern" look...

Originally Posted by Traveller

Yes Im still making the cast scales,I do all sizes and colors,and have made molds for all the naked ladies,and peacocks and many others.I make them of several casting resins,and also kevlar cloth.Your choices are pretty much unlimited.I will post some pictres when I get home on Tuesday.
Best Regards Gary Alfonso

Hey Gary,

Thanks for finding the post. I'm glad you did. I was just curious to know if it could be done. Now that curiousity is gone...it can be done! What kind of resin do you use?

Brendan, I use several diffrent resins The one for crystal clear scales has to be vacum degassed, but all of the others are just mix and pour,and are very simple to make.The main issue is that once you mix a small batch you still need to pour 30 to 40 sets of scales since each set uses so small a volume.I usuall pour 30 sets every couple of weeks.Then you have to finish sand , polish and drill holes,so I guess I probably have have 1/2 hour in a set from start to finished razo(scales only)Its kind of fun though,and some really beautiful scales come out,as I said before Ill post some pictures when I get home on Tuesday
Best Regards Gary

Originally Posted by Traveller

...and some really beautiful scales come out,as I said before Ill post some pictures when I get home on Tuesday
Best Regards Gary

I, for one, am loking forward to seeing those pics!

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-Lou