what do i do?

[whocares436]

i need to do a method for the inside but i cant use fiberglass cloth or fiberglass by itself could i use the cheap epoxy stuff from hobby lobby that smells like popcorn without a respirator on the outside i used the wood glue method but im pretty much lost for now hope you guys can help
P.S. im doing the mark VI helmet by robogenis (forgive me if i spelled it wrong)

 

[Pipinacan]

you can try the rondo method, doesn't use fiberglass at all, only resin and bondo, I honestly think that'd save you money instead of buying all that epoxy

 

[ventrue]

i need to do a method for the inside but i cant use fiberglass cloth or fiberglass by itself could i use the cheap epoxy stuff from hobby lobby that smells like popcorn without a respirator on the outside i used the wood glue method but im pretty much lost for now hope you guys can help
P.S. im doing the mark VI helmet by robogenis (forgive me if i spelled it wrong)

What's the problem with fibreglass? Is it possible that you're mixing up fibreglass and polyester (or "fibreglass") resin?

If toxicity is the reason: Fibreglass itself isn't toxic. Polyester resin is toxic, but not as much as epoxy. I wouldn't use either of them without a respirator. If you want something non-toxic, look into Aqua-Resin.

Regardless of the type of resin you use, you'll pass up on a lot of strength if you don't use fibres for reinforcement.

 

[whocares436]

i have heard of aqua resin but i have no idea where to buy it and i have also heard of smooth on but it costs a lot for a small amount of it

 

[whocares436]

also i used the wood glue method and it worked really well

 

[ventrue]

i have heard of aqua resin but i have no idea where to buy it and i have also heard of smooth on but it costs a lot for a small amount of it

Aqua-Resin has a web page with a distributors section. That would be the first place to look. It's not cheap either, though.

Smooth-On is a company that makes a whole range of products for prop making, including several types of resin, none which are non-toxic however.

 

[whocares436]

thank you guys for all the help and suggestions

 

[Serepheth]

I did the rondo method and it worked quickly and very nicely, had to wear a respirator though, i almost bought aqua resin but it can be really pricey.

 

[whocares436]

if i wanted to could i possibly do the wood glue method on the inside that would save a ton of time plus the helmets not going to sit directly on my head because im putting foam on the inside of my helmet

 

[BUBBENSTEIN]

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