CASTING PLASTIC KNOBS AND RUBBER PARTS THE EASY WAY

The internet has simplified the job of tracking down rare parts but when a diligent search still comes up empty, there’s no need to despair.

Both rubber items and small plastic items can be cast easily. You can buy the casting resin and colouring online, and rubber parts are even easier to cast than plastic pieces thanks to ‘room temperature vulcanising’ or RTV products.

CASTING RUBBER

Casting rubber items is simple if you have a good original to work with. The item doesn't have to be perfect. You can use plasticine to smooth out cracks, and you can even make whole prototypes out of low-fire modelling clay available from craft stores if you need