DIY guide: making your own custom IEM sleeves/tips (56k, get outta here!)

[intoflatlines]

I was thinking about the same thing while trying to fall asleep last night for some reason. I'm not sure wax would work, I think it might crack too easily.

 

[TopPop]

Update on sleeves... I don't know about this... lol

 

[earthpeople]

the second mold picture made me lol. hahaha

 

[intoflatlines]

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Originally Posted by squid+ /img/forum/go_quote.gif the second mold picture made me lol. hahaha

same here

I wonder how this will turn out. I might get some caulk tonight and make some some earplugs.

Will silicon shrink quickly?

 

[LeftyGorilla]

Ah. Head-Fi at its finest!

 

[piotrus-g]

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Originally Posted by LeftyGorilla /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ah. Head-Fi at its finest!

I loled too. All my concers are that Westone or ACS use BIOMEDICAL silicone. I hope you dont get allergic to this silicone.

 

[barleyguy]

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Originally Posted by piotrus-g /img/forum/go_quote.gif I loled too. All my concers are that Westone or ACS use BIOMEDICAL silicone. I hope you dont get allergic to this silicone.

Or to the acrylic paint. When I ordered my custom silicone molds, Starkey told me that allergic reactions to dyes are way more common than reactions to silicone, so they will usually recommend clear color to people with allergic reactions.

 

[Gatto]

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Originally Posted by barleyguy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or to the acrylic paint. When I ordered my custom silicone molds, Starkey told me that allergic reactions to dyes are way more common than reactions to silicone, so they will usually recommend clear color to people with allergic reactions.

allergic to acrylic paint? I spent most of my high school career (I was constantly painting/in an art class) covered in the stuff and it never bothered me.

 

[earthpeople]

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Originally Posted by Gatto /img/forum/go_quote.gif allergic to acrylic paint? I spent most of my high school career (I was constantly painting/in an art class) covered in the stuff and it never bothered me.

you're not allergic to it, but other people may be.

 

[fungus amongus]

That kinda looks nasty

BTW, good luck on this man..

 

[andrewmorio]

It's really clever,documented,hysterical,and well-thought out. Mistakes are even admitted. I can not wait for the finished custom job.

 

[jjmai]

I wonder if it's possible to make a mold of the IEM with the same material used for ear impression? Then make a duplicate of the IEM housing, so you don't have to risk the actual IEM while creating the custom sleeve....

 

[manuvajpai]

Why is it not dry yet???

 

[Ninkul]

Extremely interested to know the final product

Of course i'd never try anything as drastic (crazy) as this myself but hey, its sure as hell interesting

 

[macshooter]

That's hilarious. Would make a great avatar. Gotta give props to the ingenuity and willingness to experiment here. Very interested to see how this turns out!