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Post by retroprops on Sept 30, 2005 11:04:23 GMT -5
Yes, sprinkle some powder in the mold, but make sure to knock out the excess before pouring.
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Post by casimir on Sept 30, 2005 11:32:20 GMT -5
Yes, sprinkle some powder in the mold, but make sure to knock out the excess before pouring. I'll try that sometime. Thanks! C. |
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Post by Wild Willy on Mar 17, 2006 19:39:20 GMT -5
Just wanted to mention that I followed Steven's guide here to the letter and as a result I'm happy to announce that I produced the best mold I've ever made.  Great tutorial which deserves to be a sticky thread. Will |
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Post by tinister on Nov 17, 2006 2:02:58 GMT -5
Hey, guys -
I think I screwed up. I'm making a silicon 2 piece mold for a custom HS. I forgot to apply any mold release or jelly between the first and second mold pieces.
Am I screwed or is there still a way to separate the two pieces once the second piece cures?
Thanks. Tin
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Post by tinister on Nov 17, 2006 5:05:07 GMT -5
lol. I came up with my own solution out of desperation. The second piece of the mold cured and the two were pretty much welded together.
So what I did was to carefully slice away layers from the bottom (I had a 50/50 chance of correctly choosing the bottom) until I reached the bottom neck of the master HS. Then because the mold is silicon based - I was able to stretch it and remove the master without any damage to it.
Now I have one-piece mold instead of a 2-piece. hehe
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Post by Wild Willy on Nov 17, 2006 19:45:52 GMT -5
Thats amazing Tin, great when a plan comes together.
Will
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Mar 20, 2007 13:41:02 GMT -5
Wow Steven.
I have missed this thread all this time, and having found it, am grateful!
Super job explaining and showing.
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Post by kalel on Jun 21, 2007 10:40:21 GMT -5
whats wrong with using Latex or rather thick latex?
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Post by retroprops on Jun 28, 2007 13:56:48 GMT -5
Latex takes forever to build up and will eventually dry rot. I’ve never had a latex mold ever work well.
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Post by kalel on Jul 6, 2007 12:09:04 GMT -5
dry rot??
i am using latex for another project i am working on the make gloves and things but i am using plaster a paris for the molds themselves
what about the plastic trays figures come in is that good for making molds and if so how is it done??
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