Hello everyone.

I have read so much about the health issues that could evolve when working with resin figures. I have quite a few resin figures sitting in boxes because of my concern in working with this medium.

I live in a small studio apartment so dust is an issue regardless of what I'm working on.

Does anyone have a technique(s) they use when working with resin to eliminate as much dust as possible.

I have become very attached to Alpine Miniatures because I don't face these issues with their wonderful products.

Thanks a million and Happy Holidays to everyone.

Alex

Alex,

I am relatively new to resin figures yet the big thing I've read about dust control is to sand them underwater. I fill a pan with wet/dry sandpaper with water and sand away. Or I wet the sandpaper on my sanding plate. If it is just a little sanding I just do it but sometimes I wear a dust mask.

That's a great idea. I was wondering if I could use a razor blade to remove the figure from the resin sprue to reduce some of the dust? Or, some kind of cutters more heavy duty than standard sprue cutters.

Hi Alex,

basically yes, and there are special saws, but the issue is ...will the actual part suffer from this "treatment"?

A dust mask seems the easiest solution, as sanding underwater is not always advised (optical distortion).

Cheers

Romain

I have damaged a few resin parts using cutters. I've never used cutters when working with figures.

Treat yourself to a razor saw as it is excellent for obtaining neat clean cuts is most materials. Use wet and sry paper and keep dipping it in water as the dust collects on the paper and what doesn't is made sticky by the water and is not in the air around you.

I bought a few razor saws and they never seem to do the trick. Are there brands that are better than others?

Alex the razor saw to which I refer is exactly that a razor blade with teeth and will cut you in a heart beat if not treated with care. Here is a link to the tool I mean.

And here is a link to a short review. I highly recommend picking one of these tools up.

was about to order me one...but they ship only within the UK

Romain

Hi Romain.
CMK DO A FEW FINE SAWS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FROM HANNANTS IN THE UK.THEY ARE VERY FINE AND I CAREFULLY USE THEM AT TIMES WITHOUT THE HOLDER FOR THE BLADE GENTLY.
Cheers from Richard

Alex, check your LHS. X-Acto make a number of different fine tooth saws that will work just fine.

Jesse