Bronze Pendant
This is my first piece of jewelry sculpted entirely in the computer using the Zbrushcore app. The learning curve for this app is rather steep but I persevered and was rewarded with exceptional detail on a micro scale. After completing the sculpt I 3d printed the object on Elegoo Mars Pro resin printer. Next, I attempted to make a silicone mold from the 3d print. I was taken back to the school of hard knocks to learn that 3d printed SLA resin does not play well with platinum cure silicone. After consulting with Smooth-on (my silicone provider) I learned of “Inhibit X”, a chemical to be applied to the 3d print which coats the 3d printed SLA resin original and allows the silicone to cure. Once I had a successful mold I used Fastfire Bronze Clay in the push mold and then fired the impression in a kiln at 2000° F. The result is this piece of jewelry now available on my web store. Get yours today!