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Making a Resin Support Mold


This is the follow up video to our brush on mold video with 71-20 silicone. Here we are making a support shell with 1512 resin thickened with PolyFiber to create a tough, rigid support mold for our flexible rubber mold.


Making a Brush-On Silicone Mold | Mold Making Tutorials, Part 1/2


www.smooth-on.com for more information about Smooth-On silicone rubbers. Making a Brush-On Mold with Rebound 25 Liquid Silicone Rubber (Part 1 of 2) For this demonstration we are going to use a small plastic model. Step One: Secure Model to Baseboard Hot-melt glue is used to secure model to baseboard. Step Two: Measure and Mix Rebound 25 Silicone Rubber Measure equal amounts of Part A and Part B. Combine Parts A and B into a mixing container. Parts A and B are mixed thorougly for at least 3 minutes. No color streaks indicates liquid rubber material is well mixed. Step Three: Apply First Layer “Detail Coat” A thin first layer ensures minimal bubble entrapment in the finished mold. Use brush to work rubber into fine detail. Do not over-apply rubber. Create rubber flange: cover baseboard at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) out from the base of model. Ensure thorough coverage: check model carefully for missed areas. Mix and apply more rubber if necessary. Let the first coat cure for a about 60 minutes at room temperature until tacky. Tacky = Sticky to the touch by does not come off onto glove. Mold Maker’s Tip Touch rubber off model. If rubber comes off onto your glove, it is not ready for the next layer. Rubber is tacky and ready to receive next layer of rubber. Step Four: More material is measured and mixed for the second, thicker coat Dispense equal amounts of Parts A and B. Mix thoroughly for 3 minutes. No color streaks indicates material is well mixed. Step 5: Apply Second Layer


Types of RTV Mold Rubber for Mold Making and Casting, Pros & Cons


www.smooth-on.com to see more video tutorials and image galleries. Examining the different types of RTV mold rubber available for mold making and casting from Smooth-On. Advantages of Latex * Least expensive mold rubber available. * Very elastic, thin-walled and strong. * Lasts a long time. * Offers good abrasion resistance. * Good for making glove molds. Disadvantages of Latex * Strong ammonia smell. * Can only be brushed onto an original. * Many coats are necessary. * Can take up to two weeks to make mold. * Shrinkage. Casting with Latex * Good for casting concrete, wax or plaster. * Generally not used for casting urethane, polyester, or epoxy resins, or low-temp metal alloys. Advantages of Polysulfide * Soft, stretchy, and durable. * Last a very long time. * Moderate cost. * Will cure against water clay or clays containing sulfur. Disadvantages of Polysulfide * Accurate gram scale to weigh components. * Offensive odor. * May stain white plaster during casting. Casting with Polysulfide * Good for casting plaster or wax only. * Will not handle concrete, resins, or low-temp metal alloys. Advantages of Silicone Rubber * Best release properties of all the mold rubbers. * Model surface preparation minimal nor not necessary. * Release agent for casting often not necessary. * Most heat resistance to high temperatures. * Can cast low-tempmetal alloys such as tin and pewter. * High tear resistance. * Knotty tear propagation. * Very good chemical resistance. * Longest mold life


Mold Making: Platsil Gel-10 Lifecast


Full head cast done with Platsil Gel-10. This is merely an overview of the process. I skip over some of the basic steps that are the same with alginate. This is a fairly ambitious process so start small and get the hang of the materials before you try a full head. FXman, the “important” was just for you. Thought you might like to see it as well as hear it. Here’s my latest blog entry on the subject: brickintheyard.blogspot.com Thanks to Patrick (Zigor), Leann, and James.


RTV Mold Making


Silicone mold making tutorial. How to use silicone. The basics of pouring RTV silicone, as used in art.