> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.malamaker.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.malamaker.org/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone.md).

# Casting (Resin and Silicone)

## The MalaMaker Casting History

Picked up a hobby during Covid to pass the time or learn something new? ...yup, right there with you.  Never would I guess that developing alternative filter layering to find alternatives to N95 mask filter levels ([The MalaMask Project](https://wiki.rivercitylabs.space/covid-19/3d-printed-masks)) would lead me to mold making and silicone / rubber / urethane casting.

### Then...

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### Now\...

It's amazing the things that you can make with resin/rubber casting.  From fun to functional to production... this world offers capabilities that I never guessed.  Now with the launch of the [Axe handle mold](https://maker86.com/shop/ols/products/286399468-axe-handle-casting-mold) it prompted me to launching [maker86 Industries](https://maker86.com/).  A dream I have had to take me and my hobbies and ambitions and turn them into something I can offer others.

![](/files/EKyxRlqY5hSI2UQoKebp) ![](/files/dk6hIaxxgKc5yyNTLIdy) ![Custom Accessory for the Lionel Ready to Play Set](/files/8ruNCVbHyPvY3Iw72T7v) ![](/files/x8xL0TIoiLpyieSnIT1K) ![Stamp](/files/0imRdSNGLr1YXlyQxY2f) ![](/files/HMUcdWLLeSrCzZ6QWc4E) ![Custom Accessory for the Lionel Ready to Play Set](/files/exZI7uR4yPe1R8EKgewE) ![Escape room relic dagger](/files/iPbDTepCriuK0h0gdEr9) ![Escape room relic dagger](/files/ZrUJgsDTNxaLZHWg4yUY) ![Escape room relic dome](/files/K0xG03w21YJXToWVvbd4) ![Escape room relic dome](/files/978QZ0h8fLdT9FevlEf4) ![Escape room relic dome](/files/ZRRlUE4mMhqfCFGS3BvP) ![](/files/YLgfhQGAPpcm3hOG9i8i) ![](/files/R5Uki3ppYe38epuW0N5i) ![Axe Throwing Trophies](/files/CktxWhUT8HXqxqG0ImJF) ![Axe Throwing Trophies](/files/npTPOdDHa4EVYgTsOZuq) ![](/files/RxjjtBUuGUh2xQdMDIPc) ![](/files/wkEpKVuvJSeqADWcWPVp)

## Projects...

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[Recasting Rubber Axe Handles](/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone/recasting-rubber-axe-handles.md)
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[Stage Pouring a Mold](/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone/stage-pouring-a-mold.md)
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