katana sword mold help

[siquisiri]

What would be the best way to make a 1/6 katana sword mold?
Im going to use alumilite to make the mold, but im not sure what method to use. Would a 2 part mold be the best?? Please let me know!!!

thanks

[siquisiri]

Originally Posted by amaral

How about filing and sanding a strip of metal sheet?

ZP

Im making the blade from styrene. but once put together with the Tsuka (handle)i though i could just cast away, rather than have to make individual blades

[panzerwerk]

I would make it a 2 piece , should be very little parting line (flash) if done correctly , and much easier to cast (pour).

[siquisiri]

Originally Posted by panzerwerk

I would make it a 2 piece , should be very little parting line (flash) if done correctly , and much easier to cast (pour).

sounds good!!! ill let you know how it turns out!

[pzrwest]

I agree with Steve to make a 2 piece mold rather than a one piece mold. Trying to remove the item from a one piece mold can be a pain let alone breaking the molded item getting it out of the mold. A two piece mold is more time consuming than a one piece but better results

[siquisiri]

Originally Posted by pzrwest

I agree with Steve to make a 2 piece mold rather than a one piece mold. Trying to remove the item from a one piece mold can be a pain let alone breaking the molded item getting it out of the mold. A two piece mold is more time consuming than a one piece but better results

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[armorpax]

I always use one piece moulds but I am nuts ............don't do what I do, go with a 2 piece mould.

Dave