Can I use it to sculpt a figure and then use it to make a silicon mold suitable for casting resin?
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Yes, the great thing about this is you have approximately three hours of sculpting time, towards the end smoothing or texturing is the only thing you can do without damaging your sculpt. You can also wet your fingers or tools and get a smooth slick surface if you want it. It takes textures wonderfully too. Let it dry a full 24 hours before using, it really needs the full time.
694115
We used ours for soap molds and it worked well. We have not tried any other additional uses for this mold.
1651925
Perhaps, but it would be thin and may not produce the best form/mold. But if you made a hybrid mold with plaster and then the silicone for the detail sure.
1764371
I have not used it for epoxy resin projects but I have used the molds for the epoxy for cake decorating. So I would think it would work fine. I hope this helped.
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If you don't want to buy a new kit, you can use a regular round mold and shape it. if you don't know how to do it, just check Youtube for tutorials.
1911853
You will be perfectly fine casting a mold of a PVC object, though keep in mind that melting PVC and inserting it into a mold made from this product will result in both the mold and PVC combining molecularly. This is because the Instant Mold is so heat sensitive. If you need to cast in PVC or have a large original this may not be cost effective. in that case may I suggest ... http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-easiest-silicone-mold/This is not able to be re-cast, but will take the heat, works well for larger casts, and is inexpensive.
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Yes it will as long as you seal the plaster with an acrylic spray or even a release agent like Mann's Ease Release 200. Some folks use one part dish soap to two parts isopropyl alcohol to make a simple release agent for silicone casting into plaster molds. Apply sparingly and allow to dry before casting. If in doubt, test on a non critical part of your mold, like a seam line to ensure it will cure.
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No. It would break. I made the molds then just stuck the two halves together. It worked great.
887893
I think that could be done. The surface is a bit slick, but the material substance is plenty strong enough to take a sanding that would do the trick nicely. Hope that helps you, and enjoy your sculpting!
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I think this resin would be great for such a project. I would lightly glue embellishments, stones, shells with a dab of E600 glue or Mod Podge before pouring resin, things have a way of moving in resin and some items have a tendency to float to the top. There is another resin that is jewelry specific, I think this resin would work fine for your project and recommend it highly above any other brand. This can also be bought in gallon bottles not so much at the craft stores but here on Amazon. if you have big projects, do the math it might save you some just divided the oz. by the price and compare. Best of luck. I think this resin would be great for such a project. I would lightly glue embellishments, stones, shells with a dab of E600 glue or Mod Podge before pouring resin, things have a way of moving in resin and some items have a tendency to float to the top. There is another resin that is jewelry specific, I think this resin would work fine for your project and recommend it highly above any other brand. This can also be bought in gallon bottles not so much at the craft stores but here on Amazon. if you have big projects, do the math it might save you some just divided the oz. by the price and... » Read More I think this resin would be great for such a project. I would lightly glue embellishments, stones, shells with a dab of E600 glue or Mod Podge before pouring resin, things have a way of moving in resin and some items have a tendency to float to the top. There is another resin that is jewelry specific, I think this resin would work fine for your project and recommend it highly above any other brand. This can also be bought in gallon bottles not so much at the craft stores but here on Amazon. if you have big projects, do the math it might save you some just divided the oz. by the price and compare. Best of luck. « Show Less
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yes you can - here are two sites which might help - the first is a video and the second discusses how to do it - good luck - marilyn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-_wzSfJDpM http://www.wilton.com/blog/index.php/go-figure-using-molded-fondant-to-make-people-and-animals/
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I've seen it done with 2 part pastic resins on a review on brush4hire.com the reviewer pointed out the thermal reaction from the resin setting can cause your mold to warp so let it set completely before you remove your cast.
1988004
Yes...easily....especially for small applications. I have used for mostly big applications like table tops with mementos submerged into the resin. For coasters.....this may sound stupid but it is quite simple. Use a Red Solo Cup this would make for a great coaster casting mold....it is a bit small on the bottom but they do make larger cups that you could use the base for coasters. It's simple because you put in whatever you want to preserve in the resin. Once it hardens you just cut and peel the plastic cup away and it comes off/out like an ice cube from an ice cube try. Hope this helps! I have also used Forceflex garbage bags to catch overspill and noticed that it peels easily from forceflex bags.....so you could make your own cup mold with forceflex bags...but it will have the diamond pattern in the cast resin.
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Not sure what you are asking. Whatever you used to make the mold in the first place IS the reverse mold. This product is designed pour resin into the mold to reproduce items multiple times if necessary.
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I use it to shape, drill and work resin all the time. It does a fantastic job. Just turn your speed down so it doesn't melt the material as opposed to grinding/chipping it away.
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Yes you can I have used this mold with chocolate, gumpaste,wax,clay,and fondant works well with all I have made a total of over 400 of these babies and never had a problem with this mold
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Yes, I have used it to make replacement parts for when I have lost arms for models. It is also reusable so your not stuck with a soldiers left arm mold forever. Just boil it again and your good to go.