Howard A Treesong wrote:It's not that poisonous as such, you just should avoid generating dust.

Most resins of this nature are harmful to a degree. They couldn't produce the same stuff in plastic, the models are too specialised and would cost far too much. Resin is more cost effective for smaller production runs, the moulds are far far cheaper, which is why it's the choice of material for many smaller manufacturers. It also provides a high level of detail, when used properly.

There are plenty of good reasons, it's just silly to demand they make stuff in plastic or that they don't care about the harmful nature of products. Forgeworld is not for children, it's for adults with some modelling skill.

Dust Mask
The resin that we use has no inherent health risks, but we do recommend
a dust mask if you are filing or sanding – as with any fine substance, resin
dust can be an irritant.

CT GAMER wrote:It isn't just any old poisonous resin, it is the finest poisonous resin in the world...

CT GAMER wrote:It isn't just any old poisonous resin, it is the finest poisonous resin in the world...

Doctorcheese wrote:I guess thread title says it all. I don't get why they can't use a resin that isn't poisonous, or why can't they just start making their models in plastic?
Is it because of the prices or what? I wouldn't be surprised since it's GW..

Or maybe they just wanna be hardcore and play with poison?

Steelmage99 wrote:Following that logic, then rocks are poisonous too.

*Shakes head*

d-usa - Dihydrogen Oxide is also dangerous if inhaled.

d-usa wrote:Dihydrogen Oxide is also dangerous if inhaled.

Dust wrote:I don't transport my Deathkorp in my small intestine so I really don't have a problem with their resin

"All things are poison, and nothing is without poison; only the dose permits something not to be poisonous."

PhantomViper wrote:Food for thought...

PhantomViper wrote:The question isn't why do Forge World use poisonous resin, its why does society allow Forge World to use poisonous resin. And in allowing it, doesn't it mean that society itself is using poisonous resin or is the poison in the resin just a reflection of the actual poison present in the society?

Food for thought...

Ouze wrote:Well, it is after you heat it in hot water and then bend it into shape, anyway. If you want poisonous resin that's ready to poison you right out of the package, you should look at places like Maxmini or Kromlech, etc. All poisonous resin really is for advanced poison users though.

Rurouni Benshin wrote:

Ouze wrote:Well, it is after you heat it in hot water and then bend it into shape, anyway. If you want poisonous resin that's ready to poison you right out of the package, you should look at places like Maxmini or Kromlech, etc. All poisonous resin really is for advanced poison users though.

Speaking of heating resin in water... Has anyone tried boiling the resin pieces to remove the glossy sheen caused by the release agent? I imagine that breathing in the fumes of said agent isn't healthy, but in a controlled and well ventilated area, would this be a viable way of cleaning the resin kits from FW?

Kanluwen wrote:What you're referring to is actually the "common" way to fix warped models.

I usually do cleaning and bending together, as you don't need boiling water(in fact you do not WANT boiling water, as it makes the parts too pliable meaning you can actually damage the part whilst bending)--you just need hot tap water.

The mold release agent comes right off with soapy water. You just need to use dish soap rather than hand soap, and it does not hurt to give it time to soak.