# 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... {% embed url="" %} ### 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. ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FhJUk2xlu0DfdP7Eu6rdo%2Fimgonline-com-ua-twotoone-m420UN6iQr0.jpg?alt=media\&token=70da7388-d3eb-44f9-8945-0c062c9cd7c3) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2F6mzo3XmGiiWejohmB0FK%2FIMG_0437.jpg?alt=media\&token=9306f4f6-e489-490e-8496-597f2b1268a9) ![Custom Accessory for the Lionel Ready to Play Set](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2Fp3wEDsF3r0adQxiox1B4%2FIMG_0306.jpg?alt=media\&token=65c4e0fa-ee11-4d79-86e3-ecb0e3588e2e) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FHO0nfgKpuls8NdWWDWBq%2FIMG_0337.jpg?alt=media\&token=56168bcf-db9e-4162-bfab-d3fd1b71c168) ![Stamp](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FnK6yEJaw0SbKkOQTF2C8%2FIMG_0506.jpg?alt=media\&token=09c9ae03-204f-4696-ac80-8218fbb78dd5) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2F2BSn9cVkOhndfnhIBzDd%2FIMG_20200507_175544.jpg?alt=media\&token=336bd13a-cb0c-4f23-9ea3-800043b491f6) ![Custom Accessory for the Lionel Ready to Play Set](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FC93bOZ7cMvWJxgYZVR5W%2FIMG_20210423_192833.jpg?alt=media\&token=ad052ee8-257a-4727-a22d-3f7c141d01b7) ![Escape room relic dagger](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2Fm614GZ5Ece6YALgrrcwz%2FIMG_20210309_081245.jpg?alt=media\&token=84a0f034-a1a8-4fef-9e79-ba93d5fd11b3) ![Escape room relic dagger](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2F4DOBTXwP7QZBVfIZEzhL%2FIMG_20210311_143406.jpg?alt=media\&token=7a14df0e-1df6-41b6-a33d-dbfed1777a63) ![Escape room relic dome](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2Fn6nR2zNM7UV1WPqbo50c%2FIMG_20210324_080706.jpg?alt=media\&token=ce44317f-e15e-4616-8f4b-c55154330431) ![Escape room relic dome](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2F1csu0ttA7SsVzPm7GPrp%2FIMG_20210324_191324.jpg?alt=media\&token=5fc3c414-ec7e-4cc6-8435-0e34ba23a39b) ![Escape room relic dome](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2Fj6QS08Fkt26NBbgT941L%2FIMG_20210328_121911.jpg?alt=media\&token=733bcf4a-9960-4f57-8b94-dda58c56d200) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FbH6S87aUFckna0NgumzQ%2FIMG_20210419_082941.jpg?alt=media\&token=47cebb62-51df-4b67-8d1f-cd3c7ad4a34d) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FnnpkJVkyw1VFONBl4tkq%2FIMG_20210423_192833.jpg?alt=media\&token=8c6febd1-2e8b-44f5-8c8c-be5fd62f9f9c) ![Axe Throwing Trophies](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FWNXI0JGN6nt4mUHL9nNL%2FIMG_20210503_075844.jpg?alt=media\&token=30244576-98d5-4c11-9357-eba0c041001a) ![Axe Throwing Trophies](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FGecNhVHgsEKs1Ji1U4sz%2FIMG_20210517_082449.jpg?alt=media\&token=a9f816fe-570b-4026-ad7d-4b27d955414b) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FQC2mXpTjjvKCfjvDxfci%2FIMG_0058.jpg?alt=media\&token=bdf2c56c-8721-42fc-ba65-8122b78ae45f) ![](https://300043352-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG07fVTFwl7BGAtPX4o%2Fuploads%2FGnZStXAn6aqVt4anqyCV%2FIMG_0073.jpg?alt=media\&token=bf082c19-bfc8-4f58-a882-e6a543d76306) ## Projects... {% content-ref url="casting-resin-and-silicone/recasting-rubber-axe-handles" %} [recasting-rubber-axe-handles](https://wiki.malamaker.org/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone/recasting-rubber-axe-handles) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="casting-resin-and-silicone/stage-pouring-a-mold" %} [stage-pouring-a-mold](https://wiki.malamaker.org/projects/casting-resin-and-silicone/stage-pouring-a-mold) {% endcontent-ref %}