Resin Fishbowl

In that instructable I introduce how create a resin product from design to realization. In this case I created a fishbowl pendant with goldfish and bubbles inside.

First of all we have to design our project. I tried the new Tinkercad functionality Codeblocks and I created the 3D model with code blocks.

The first object is the fishbowl

1. first add a cylinder
2. then a cube for the border
3. Group object and create a copy then resize it at 0.85 in order to create the place to put the goldfish
4. Add the ring for the pendant and group all

The second object is the goldfish with bubbles

Add a cylinder for the body and an other for the tailwith a transparent cylinder cut the tail to create an half mooncreate a hole for the eyeThe last design is for bubbles, they are little cylinders.

At this point you can download the .stl file. The object will be like the photo.

Import the .stl file in your slicer software. I usually use Slic3er or the proprietary software for my 3D printer. I decided for an high quality printing. Then print the project.

After printing I tried if the design was satisfying then I put all parts in a box

Tip: use a bit of glue to stabilize object otherwise when you overturn the silicone rubber, the objects will tend to come to the surface

I realized molds with 2 parts silicone rubber for molds, my silicone rubber has 100gr part A and 5 gr part B composition, read catalization description for your rubber.

Ok you at half path way!!!!

Now demold your objects, I guess you waited for about 6 hours and molds appear solid enough to be ready!

Prepare about 40gr of epoxy resin part A and B, if catalization ratio is like mine at 60% then you could mix 25gr part A and 15gr part B. Mix to avoid parts without catalizator and pour in molds.

Use a transparent quantity for the fishbowl and color with a resin or glass colors a red part for goldfish and a blue part for bubbles.

Tip: if you have bubbles on surface turn on a lighter near bubbles.

then wait for catalization

Demold objects and assemble your project.

Tip: to make sure that pieces don't move ,use a drop of UV glue under goldfish and bubbles, catalize it for few seconds

And now the final touch!

Prepare about 5 gr of epoxy resin and pour over fish and bubbles in order to cover the cavity and create a beautiful gloss finish.

Wait for catalization and wear the pendant!!!