The Polyester resin I used was clear. For the translucent frosted look I was going for, it had to be modified a little before casting. For a frosted look, you can apply a crystal clear spray into the mold in a thick coat before molding. When the parts come out of the mold you can wipe the spray off of them with acetone. For a super smooth look, you can spray PVA mold sealant into the mold using a Preval Sprayer. It will form a super shiny water soluble layer in the mold. When your parts come out, rinse them in water to reveal a remarkable shine.



To begin, I measured about an ounce and a half of resin on a digital scale. I marked how much resin was in the cup with a marker and measured its height. Then I transcribed that line onto another cup and cut it in half vertically. Now I could put this half cup over each cup I'd use to mix and just draw the line on it, meaning that I didn't have to weigh out my resin each time.



To color the resin, I used red, yellow, and blue dyes made especially for it. I also made the resin slightly more opaque by adding a pea sized daub of Bondo to it before mixing. Make sure you mix your resin thoroughly before adding your catalyst. Each of my 1.5oz servings of resin would need six drops of MEKP. Be careful when using MEKP, as it burns when it contacts the skin, and is very bad for your health. Make sure to work in a well ventilated area or use a NIOSH rated respirator.



After you've mixed your resin and catalyst, you can pour your keys using the same high pour method described before. Make sure to go slowly, and to take out all the bubbles you can with a stirring stick or other small instrument.

