Members ToddW Posted December 23, 2023 Members Report Posted December 23, 2023 I have an iphone dummy phone and want to wet mold a case. Most of the youtube videos look like they 3d print a phone and outer piece to bind the leather between. Watching the saddleback video.. they had pulled the leather tight around the phone mold holding it in place.. any suggestions on an easy but effective way to wet mold a phine case? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted December 23, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted December 23, 2023 1. Use a flat thin board, about 6 mm MDF. Place the dummy phone on it. Place wet leather on top. Use lolly sticks (Popsicle sticks) on top of the wet leather and then use bulldog paper clips to hold in place. You may have to go around a couple of time to get the leather even and the sticks & bulldogs tight to the shape. Don't skimp on the leather 2. Use two bits of wet leather. One piece on each side. As above, sticks & bulldogs. And as above you'll need to go around it a couple of time adjusting it all This is pen case done in that manner; Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Mablung Posted December 23, 2023 Members Report Posted December 23, 2023 Fredk's method would work well if you are wanting to mold a slip/sleeve sort of case. (Correct me if I'm misunderstanding the design, fredk.) Saddleback's method is for making a case that grips the edges of the frame with a raised lip, like most cases people use now. Saddleback's video is pretty complete, so with some watching and rewatching, a little measurement and math, and a couple attempts, it shouldn't be too hard to clone, I don't think. I've got that on my list of projects. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 23, 2023 CFM Report Posted December 23, 2023 you can plainly see where saddleback video cut the corners and reglued them to form the edges all the rest of form is pretty much like Fred said how ever you cant clamp it down cut out the pattern hand form it around your fake phone cut the corners and form them then glue after drying and finish. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Dwight Posted December 23, 2023 Members Report Posted December 23, 2023 If you want a real . . . top of the line . . . model for your mold. Take your Iphone . . . lay it on a piece of saran wrap . . . cut the wrap to go around it nice and tight . . . pull it tight . . . and scotch tape the edges. Ain't no better model out there. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
MtlBiker Posted December 23, 2023 Report Posted December 23, 2023 31 minutes ago, Dwight said: If you want a real . . . top of the line . . . model for your mold. Take your Iphone . . . lay it on a piece of saran wrap . . . cut the wrap to go around it nice and tight . . . pull it tight . . . and scotch tape the edges. Ain't no better model out there. May God bless, Dwight But what if you want to take or place a call? Happy Holidays! Quote Current machines: Janome HD3000 and Skyline S5, Consew 206RB-5, Singer Profinish serger, Techsew 2750 PRO, Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Dwight Posted December 23, 2023 Members Report Posted December 23, 2023 3 hours ago, MtlBiker said: But what if you want to take or place a call? Happy Holidays! That's why you have a land line . . . (you actually can make or take calls with it in saran wrap . . . or at least "some" phones will) May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 23, 2023 CFM Report Posted December 23, 2023 4 hours ago, MtlBiker said: But what if you want to take or place a call? Happy Holidays! do it in your car. lol Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
MtlBiker Posted December 23, 2023 Report Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said: do it in your car. lol Some people will do it anywhere! Happy Holidays! Quote Current machines: Janome HD3000 and Skyline S5, Consew 206RB-5, Singer Profinish serger, Techsew 2750 PRO, Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 23, 2023 CFM Report Posted December 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, MtlBiker said: Some people will do it anywhere! Happy Holidays! LOL I'll do it anywhere i get the chance. anywhere there is Bluetooth of course Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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