Glass Forged Carbon Fiber Nautilus

Coating a 3D printed shell with red glass forged carbon fiber fabric, no vacuum bag required.

0:10 Making a template by covering the item in masking tape.
0:23 Covering the shell bottom to keep overlapping carbon fiber from sticking.
0:38 Molding clay on release plastic into the center grooves so the carbon fiber fabric can be compressed into the details during cure.
0:58 Cutting out pattern pieces from glass forged fabric. Inner edges are torn instead of cut so the overlapping joints will blend seamlessly into the pattern.
1:25 Adding epoxy resin to backs of pieces and positioning on part using silicone release coated nylon peel ply.
2:41 Laying small pieces of non-porous peel ply over the fabric to keep it resin rich.
3:04 Placing the clay block into the center to press fabric into fine details.
3:10 Wrapping shrink tape around part and heating to compress.
4:29 Removing shrink tape, clay and peel ply from fully cured parts.
5:28 Sanding overhanging edges and front surface to smooth part.
6:41 Adding coats of epoxy resin to get a good cosmetic finish.
8:27 Red glass forged carbon fiber skinned nautilus shell with wooden display stand.

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▶▶▶ Supplies◀◀◀
Nautilus 3D Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:955219
Glass Forged Carbon Fiber Fabric: https://ulticarbon.com/products/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ULTICARBON
Epoxy Resin: https://compositeenvisions.com/deep-set-epoxy-river-table-thick-casting-epoxy-resin-hardener-kit/
Proto-Pasta Matte Fiber HTPLA Filament: https://amzn.to/2lm2Nbd
Rotary Cutting Set: https://amzn.to/2uau81m
Dremel Flex Shaft
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Dremel Rotary Tool
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Recorded on Canon Powershot G7X
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Lighting Kit
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