In this video, Jordan will walk through how to make your own custom keycaps for your mechanical keyboard! Switch up colors, add characters, or create an entire theme on your keyboard keys.
Using Alumilite mold making and casting supplies, you can have your very own custom keyboard.
As always when using Alumilite products, please be safe and wear proper PPE - gloves and eye protection when mixing and pouring, and a respirator when sanding resin.
Here's our landing page talking more about keycaps: https://www.alumilite.com/custom-keycaps/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Products Used:
KeyChron K2 Keyboard: https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-wireless-mechanical-keyboard
Amazing Clear Cast Plus epoxy: https://www.alumilite.com/resins/amazing-clear-cast-plus/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Plat 25 silicone: https://www.alumilite.com/silicones/plat-25-silicone-rubber/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Sculpey Air Dry clay: https://www.sculpey.com/products/model-air-dry-clay
Synthetic modeling clay: https://www.alumilite.com/accessories/synthetic-modeling-clay-1lb/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Spatula Set: https://www.alumilite.com/accessories/4-piece-spatula-set/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Pick Set: https://www.alumilite.com/accessories/4-piece-pick-set/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Rubber to Rubber Mold Release: https://www.alumilite.com/accessories/rubber-to-rubber-mold-release-1oz/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Making_Your_Own_Custom_Keycaps
Tuck Tape: https://www.amazon.com/Tuck-Tape-Construction-Grade-Sheathing/dp/B01N6L7FK0
LEGO, Super Glue, Toothpicks, X-Acto Knife, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Mix and Measure Containers, Stir Sticks, Scale, Acrylic Paint, Spray Paint, Paint Brush
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