4.
Fold over the other side of the film and pulling
it firmly tight in the middle stretch the edges
out so there are no creases.
5.
Pull each side of the film up and onto the sides
of the vat.
6.
Apply single sided tape at the corners over the
folds to keep the film tight. The vat should now
be tensioned. Trim excess edges off. On the
short sides of the vat place a piece of single
sided tape.
7.
Finally, fill with water and leave on absorbent
paper to check for leaks. Drain and dry with
paper towel before use.
If you are unsure of the process and need a video
guide, then please visit the Support section of our
website.
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7. RE-SKINNING
THE VAT
(OPTIONAL)
1.
Remove the film currently taped to the vat
and dispose of it. It may be possible to use
the double-sided tape again if it has no resin
on it. If the tape cannot be reused, remove it
completely and replace on the lower edge of
the vat.
2.
Wipe the vat clean and wash all parts with
soap and water. Pay attention to the underside
of the vat, resin may have cured here. Remove
any hard bits of resin as they may make a hole
when tightening the new film over it.
3.
Check the new vat film isn’t pierced or dented
and place it over the protective brown paper,
on a flat work surface. Place one edge of the
vat along the edge of vat film.
Re-skinning the vat is a simple process but care
and attention must be paid to cleanliness and
removing cured bits of resin. Make sure at each
stage of the process that the work surface, vat, and
your hands are very clean and free from debris that
may cause holes in the film.
Please read carefully.
A loose vat can have creases which create ridges in
the base of the object.
Scissors
Craft knife
Pallet knife
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Photocentric vat film replacement pack, single sided
sticky tape, double sided tape and paper towel.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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