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Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« on: January 07, 2012, 04:09:29 PM »
Hi guys. I'm new to the scene but figured I'd contribute. Just made these 2 videos on how to make clear PS3 buttons and the mold. Hope you guys find it useful!  :hifive:
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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 04:45:25 PM »
nice videos bro!  :tup:







How to make clear Playstation 3 buttons
How to make clear Playstation 3 buttons








How to make molds for custom PS3 Controller Buttons
How to make molds for custom PS3 Controller Buttons

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 05:35:59 PM »
Thanks mate! Just done a set of triggers but not gonna post tutorial till I got them right

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2012, 06:32:10 PM »
Great work dude. I've done some ps3 buttons myself, I know what goes into it. It took me a lot of trial and error to get them like glass. Analog sticks are the hardest things to mold because they are so thin. I love your block set up. Going to use that. I just made a hot box for acrylic curing . I do my molding on an enclosed ventilated porch. I have not had a chance to post pics of the hot box yet. But I wish I had some one like you when I started.
here is some of my stuff...

« Last Edit: January 09, 2012, 06:52:38 AM by 1TONpete »

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2012, 10:12:18 PM »
Hey 1tonpete thanks for the kind words. Just a quick question, where did you put your pour points On your triggers? Ive done he high points at the base of the r2 trigger but I can't seem to get the clips right. I just think I need to take more time pouring.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2012, 12:06:23 AM »
Nice tut man, You should do some xbox 360 controller parts! Looks good~!  :tup:

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2012, 01:28:09 AM »
I don't own an Xbox but if someone has a broken controller or some spare parts I'll gladly make them.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2012, 01:32:53 AM »
I don't own an Xbox but if someone has a broken controller or some spare parts I'll gladly make them.
might take u up on that ill have to look buti think i may have a set u could use

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2012, 01:42:11 AM »
Very nice tutorial, I might actually think about going out and buying the stuff to do these types of things, I can definitely see where it comes in handy.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2012, 05:44:15 AM »
Hey 1tonpete thanks for the kind words. Just a quick question, where did you put your pour points On your triggers? Ive done he high points at the base of the r2 trigger but I can't seem to get the clips right. I just think I need to take more time pouring.

i used the face of the triggers as my high point. Then finished the face by hand. my molds are latex tho. and for the triggers I had to do a mask like mold instead of a mold block.
For analogs you are going to need to learn 2 part molding.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2012, 06:07:43 AM »
Omg this verification crap is rediculous (for posting). Ive done the 2 part molds for the analogue sticks but its hit and miss when i make them. ok i used that part two for the triggers but the two parts that stick out. seems to work well just need a syring to put the epoxy in :P

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2012, 06:21:07 AM »
"Omg this verification crap is rediculous (for posting)"
We have problems with spam bots around here. It goes away after you have been here for a while.
BTW a syringe is the best way to put in all your molds. If you do a 2 parter , you can use the syringe as a vac also. vac molding has less air than injection.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2012, 02:48:55 PM »
You made this look so simple well done.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2012, 06:38:58 PM »
How you make the molding? I wanna try haha.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2012, 07:49:47 PM »
How you make the molding? I wanna try haha.
he said how in the video -.-

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2012, 07:53:49 PM »
I would list the materials in text as well in case.

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2012, 02:22:05 PM »
I'll do a text tutorial some time soon with images so you will be able to print it out

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Re: Tutorial Videos on how to Make Clear Buttons
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2012, 07:12:57 AM »
Perfect
« Last Edit: January 10, 2012, 07:13:22 AM by Blazinkaos »

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