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It would be tricky but not impossible to clone something similar to a killakan arm. Silicone molds and resin would likely be a wiser choice though for quick consistent results.

any word on where you are able to purchase this item?

Do a google for "Oyumaru"....it is the same thing.

Steelmage99 wrote:Do a google for "Oyumaru"....it is the same thing.

sigh... haven't this been discussed already at great length...

Yes, it has.

Which is why it is odd that you have any trouble finding this with such resources as Google available.

I use Oyumaru and have been able to make moulds of quite complex shapes with good results.

There are tutorials on making 2 part moulds around, however basically you do the following:

Making the mould
1) Heat up a bar (or however much is required) of Oyumaru until it is properly pliable.

2) Place Oyumaru on a flat, non-stick, clean surface.

3) Press object down into Oyumaru until it is about 50% submerged - use metal/silicone/etc tool to help get the Oyumaru flush with the edges of the object to be cast.

4) Allow to cool.

5) I personally trim the set Oyumaru to make it easier to work with and also give me more Oyumaru to use for other things

6) Heat another block of Oyumaru (or however much will be required).

7) Mould over original Oyumaru mould with object in place, working from one end to help minimise air bubbles. Press firmly in place. Try to get some overlap with the edges of the original Oyumaru mould to act as a guide when casting.

8) Allow to cool and trim as required.


Casting
1) Mix your GS/epoxy of choice/etc.

2) Firmly press a lump of GS/etc into the bottom part of the mould so that it fills in all the details and comes up level with the top of the bottom mould.

3) Repeat (2) with the top mould.

4) Carefully but firmly press the 2 moulds together, with the bottom mould on the table (as it has a flat base). Apply even pressure over the cast to help prevent deformation.

5) Leave to set.

Disarray wrote:any word on where you are able to purchase this item?

I did a search on Ebay and got some Oyumaru from a seller there.

Just got four tubs of Oyumura from Art Clay World, USA. Great service from the store... such a crappy UPS experience. Serisously, google UPS Richmond, Vancouver and see what the 52 reviews say.

Gonna try a quick experiment now...

HoverBoy wrote:

SilverMK2 wrote:And shrinkage is about 2-10% for DAS (depending on type), which is not a huge amount.

That's what she said.

*goes to the corner to hide*

*Giggle* Ok, has anyone tried this stuff with 2-part Epoxy gel/liquid? How bout plaster? I just ordered some Oyumaru.

Oyumaru is from Japan right? And with the nuclear disaster...would oyumaru be dangerous?

Far Seer wrote:Oyumaru is from Japan right? And with the nuclear disaster...would oyumaru be dangerous?

Words can not express how.......

The fail is strong with this one.

Hahaha! Love the thread! This may be of interest to you all!

Far Seer wrote:Oyumaru is from Japan right? And with the nuclear disaster...would oyumaru be dangerous?

It turns out exposing Oyumaru to radiation leads to mutations that eventually develop life and sentience. This new polymorphic life form is part of the reason they struggled so hard to get the Fukushima reactor under control- they keep creeping into the systems and gumming things up. Giving them the vote may be the only way Kan stays in office.

Had a bit of a chuckle just then, looking at ur reactions. I was wondering wat people would say, the post above is particularly amusing. Just trying to keep this thread alive folks, nothing new was happening

That is almost as good as the "Are the US floods influenced by the Japan radiation?" [sigh]

- Piousman

Well past being news at this point. Moving on.