Moldmaking Like a PRO... DIY iPhone and GoPro Cases Part 2 by Lonnie Sexton

This project has two parts for the same purpose. I needed standard camera stand mount cases for my iPhone and GoPro cameras. Not that I don’t like the stock GoPro case, but I just needed a simple easy access case to use in the shop that connects to a 1/4-20 Stand. Below are the steps to create a custom case using Amazing Crafting Products.

This is part two of a two part post – iPhone is featured in part one.

Please CLICK HERE to jump over to view part one.

Parts/Tools:

• Amazing Mold Rubber
• Amazing Casting Resin
• Mixing Cup
• Mixing Stick
• Mold Release
• Alumilite Dyes - Red and Fluorescent "FLO" Orange
• Modeling Clay - gray 
• Poster Board 
• Cell Foam 
• Foam Safe Glue 
• Accelerator 
• Hot Glue Gun 
• Box Knife (razor for cutting poster board) 
• Xacto Knife 
• Ruler 
• Sharpie 

Steps:

1. Create Primary Object – Custom iPhone & GoPro camera mount cases
2. Mold the Primary
3. Demold
4. Casting 
5. Final

PRIMARY

I used Cell Foam to create the prototype version. Parts of this project can also be found in part one. It’s easy to cut, shape and glue. Cell foam is porous and flimsy, but works for quick parts. However, there is a downfall. Unless you go through a coat and sanding process, the finished product will be rough on the edges where the cell foam is porous. 

Outline the iPhone and GoPro on the cell foam sheets x2.

Using foam safe glue, assemble the parts for a custom fit.

Rubber Mold

Prepare the part for a 2-part mold using modeling clay. 

Using hot glue and poster board, create a mold box around the part.

Mix and pour the Amazing Mold Rubber per instructions {CLICK HERE
to view mixing/preparation}. Cover the part completely and let cure.

Demold and Mold Part 2

Once the Amazing Mold Rubber is cured, remove the clay.

   

Assemble the mold box around the rubber mold apply mold release per instructions.

Prepare another batch of Amazing Mold Rubber to pour the

second half of the mold and let cure. This will create an insert.

Remove the 2 part rubber mold. Separate the insert and primary from the mold.

Carefully slice the first rubber mold in half creating 3 parts. 

Using 2 sides from the mold box, secure the 2 parts together

with rubber bands. The mold is now ready for casting.

Casting

Mix Amazing Casting Resin per instructions {CLICK HERE to view mixing/preparation}. Add Alumilite Dye {if desired} during the mixing process to Part "A" of the resin per instructions.

Pour resin into mold and place the rubber insert {some resin may seep out of cracks - this is to be expected}. Let the casting cure.

Final

Remove the rubber insert mold and case.

Drill and Tap a 1/4-20 thread in the bottom of the casting.

Attach to a camera stand. 

How would you alter or customize

your electronic creations?

Thanks for joining in. Come back soon for more projects

by the Amazing Crafting Products Creative Team.

~ Lonnie

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iNeed an Extra Hand... DIY Standard 1/4-20 Mount iPhone and GoPro Cases Part 1 by Lonnie Sexton

Hello! I’m back with another project using Amazing Crafting Products. Today I'm sharing how to create custom iPhone and GoPro 1/4-20 standard mount cases. I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. Simple, effective cases I can use around the shop. What happens when you can’t find something you need and there’s ACP handy? Design, build, mold and cast. 

This is part one of a two part post – so stay tuned by

subscribing to receive posts via email on the right side bar.

 

Parts/Tools:

• Amazing Mold Rubber
• Amazing Casting Resin
• Mixing Cup
• Mixing Stick
• Mold Release
• Alumilite Dyes - Red
• Modeling Clay - gray
• Poster Board
• Cell Foam
• Foam Safe Glue
• Accelerator
• Hot Glue Gun
• Box Knife (razor for cutting poster board)
• Xacto Knife
• Ruler
• Sharpie

Steps:

1. Create Primary Object – Custom iPhone & GoPro camera mount cases
2. Mold the Primary
3. Demold
4. Casting
5. Final

PRIMARY

I used Cell Foam to create the prototype version. It’s easy to cut, shape and glue. Cell foam is porous and flimsy, but perfect for quick parts. However, there is a downfall. Unless you go through a coat and sanding process, the finished product will be rough on the edges where the cell foam is porous.

Outline the iPhone and GoPro on the cell foam sheets x2.

Measure and cut the foam pieces. Sides, edges, etc.

Glue the foam pieces together to form the main body using foam safe glue.

Use accelerator to speedup the glue dry time.

Cut the excess and form the shape desired.

MOLDING

Using modeling clay, section off 1/2 of the case.

Cut a baseboard and walls for a mold box.

Smooth out the clay on the base.

Apply a couple layers of mold release per instructions.

Glue the walls of the mold box on.

Mix Amazing Mold Rubber per instructions {CLICK HERE to view}.

Fill the mold box until 1/4” over the primary. Let Cure.

Once the Amazing Mold Rubber is cured, carefully cut the seams of the mold box and remove the sides, mold and clay. Separate the clay from the primary and rubber mold.

Turn the mold upside down, place back in the mold box and re-glue the edges.

ADD Inlet and Outlet dowels to the high points to mitigate air bubbles.

Apply 3 layers of mold release per instructions.

Mix Amazing Mold Rubber per instructions.

Fill the rest of the mold box until even. Let Cure.

DE-MOLDING

Remove the mold box sides and bottom.

Separate the mold and remove the primary and dowels.

 CASTING

Secure the mold with rubber bands or tape. So it’s firmly together, but not squished. Create a small disposable funnel with a piece of card stock or thick paper. Place it in one of the large inlet holes.

Mix Amazing Casting Resin and Alumilite Red Dye per instructions {CLICK HERE to view mixing/preparation}. Fill the mold until you see casting come out of each outlet hole. Tilt, pump, and/or bump the mold to help get air pockets out of the casting. Let the mold rest level. Heat the exterior of the mold with a heat gun for a couple minutes to help cure the casting. Let cure per Amazing Casting Resin instructions.

FINAL

Remove the casting from the mold and trim and excess flash.

Attach to a 1/4-20 standard camera mount.

Camera Mount shown with iPhone4s 

How would you alter or customize
your electronic creations?

Thanks for joining in. Come back soon for Part 2 – GoPro Cases and more projects from the Amazing Crafting Products Creative Team.

~ Lonnie

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