Reddit reviews Thermomorph, Moldable Plastic Pellets 17.6 oz. (500g), Reheatable, Reusable, Remoldable, Crafting Plastic, Moldable Sculpting Plastic, Heat Pliable, Cool Hard
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STRONG, MOLDEABLE, REUSABLE: Acts like clay when warm but is as strong as plastic once cooled. Reheat to remold. Highly versitile!A JACK OF ALL TRADES: Use for crafting, odd jobs around the house, or making props and prototypes: The only limit to using it is your imaginationGREAT PRODUCT AT A GREAT PRICE: Our customers have rated ThermoMorph at 4.8 out of 5 stars! Get the best product and the cheapest price per ounce.SAFE AND RELIABLE: ThermoMorph is non-toxic and easily reusable. Just remelt, mold, cool, repeat!HUNGRY FAN COMMUNITY: By purchasing this product, you now become part of the largest community of game day and entertainment enthusiasts! We value the quality and durability of our products and strive to produce the best products for you. We have absolute faith in our products and offer a money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied. No-questions-asked, no hassle.
Amazon link to the mega tub because mega tub
Thermomorph Moldable Plastic Pellets - 17.6 Ounce Mega Tub
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3LAZ9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0tDyzbDEVHFXH
Man you are fast. It's a plastic that is mouldable when over 100 degrees C and cools to solid. Like 3D printing without the printer or accuracy.
I bought Plastimake, but there are tonnes of versions like it on [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Thermomorph-Moldable-Plastic-Pellets-17-8/dp/B00D3LAZ9O)
Off the rack shoe trees probably aren't going to fit all the way to the end of the toe. None of mine do, at least. The only pair of shoe trees that fits the shoes perfectly are my Carmina forest lasted shoe trees, in my Carmina forest lasted shoes. You might be able to find a local woodworker who can try to get something like that going for you?
One idea that I have been toying with is to make my own shoe trees out of thermoplastic. There's stuff like this that can easily be molded into various shapes. I've played with some before. You can wait until it's not particularly hot to the touch, or wet to the touch (but not yet completely dry) before molding it. The idea is to stick that stuff into the toe of the shoe to get a mold for the front of the shoe. Then, seperately make a mold for the heel of the shoe. Then, whittle a piece of wood down until it fits well into the middle of the 2 pieces. I'd cut some grooves into the toe piece and the heel piece so the wood would fit nicely in the middle. I'd also cut some grooves along the length of the toe piece and the heel piece to allow a bit of air flow to the leather. It'd essentially make a lasted 3 piece shoe tree, like these from John Lobb. I haven't gotten around to trying it yet, though.
I've looked into things a bit more and now I think I will try thermopellets before 3D printing something.
Yep, I experienced the same problems as well with the tape and wrapping so I experimented with all different soft and hard materials thinking that soft materials would be more comfortable as I would sometimes get pinches etc. But I think the pinching actually comes from the movement in the soft material creating mini creases in the skin which then pinches over time. Also before taping at the start, I would make sure to unroll any creases in the skin but would still get pinches until I custom moulded my own size and shape ring.
Edit: Yes there are all different brands but the link you posted is exactly the tub I bought haha. https://smile.amazon.com/Thermomorph-Moldable-Plastic-Pellets-Ounce/dp/B00D3LAZ9O?sa-no-redirect=1
That's bad ass, thanks for the tip. A lot cleaner then what I've been doing. I've been using the roll from an ace bandage cut to length and wrapping it in tape. It does the job, but it can bend and warp, so it's annoying.
Edit: Are there varieties? Easy enough to buy just by googling? This Stuff?