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Nervous Karist Novitiate





I recently bought some very thin plastic and resin swords.
Unfortunately they arrived very bent and out their shape

Is there a way to straighten them?
Can I dip them in hot water and reshape them or something?

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2012/03/30 19:20:37


 
   
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Long-Range Black Templar Land Speeder Pilot





Wallingford Pa

That will truly depend on the resin. Most resins can be reshaped with warm water like FW and Fine-cast (which I don’t like). Other third party companies like Scribor Miniature can be as well; however, some use a cheaper resin which will snap the bit into pieces. Warning on that one.

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Anti-Armour Swiss Guard






Newcastle, OZ

Hot, not boiling water.

Dunk for at least 30 seconds.
Remove and try to bend it (do NOT try very hard - if it is soft enough it will bend with slight pressure).
If it isn't ready, repeat soak.

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That worked, thanks.

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