Any ideas on using this in a skeleton mold? Would it be something a 13 year old could use?
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I personally prefer the Wilton fondant for modeling- it's not so sticky and dries harder. It also doesn't get the wrinkly 'skin' on it. Definitely dust the mold with cornstarch so it doesn't stick and mix in a little tylose powder if you want it to set even harder. Good luck!
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I think it would work great in a skeleton mold, if you are lying it flat. You may need to let it set in the mold for a few hours to harden up. A 13 year old could definitely do it. You also, may need to wipe a thin coat of shortening or veg. oil in the mold before you place the fondant in. Good luck.
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I did. :) I bought it for that exact reason. My students loved it. We mixed it with putty instead of slime, but it would probably work with slime, too.
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Lots of trial and error for this stuff.... I found that the mold cannot be very intricate if it is use as THIN a coat as possible. I tried 2 molds I had to leave them out on the counter for over a day til they dried. One was shallow and dried quickly. The other deeper and took longer than a day and 1/2. Certainly didn't work like the video!! I was able to cover the mix with Saran Wrap and continue to work with the stuff over a week and it didn't dry out. I hope this helps
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Sorry it took so long for me to answer, I neglected to check the email account this went to. I hope you found the answer you needed. The mold can definitely handle the heat of the molten sugar which is exactly how I used it without any problems. My biggest concern would be the thickness of the resulting "glass". It's pretty solid and at least 1/4 inch thick all around. It could probably be shattered on a hard surface with a hard throw. I wouldn't try anything like breaking it over someone's head though.
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I've been using the resin to cast from molds about 1/16" to 2" deep. It actually works better on thicker pieces, so give it a try.
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i would say yes it would be great to carve a pumpkin, but it is extremely sharp, so be careful your kid doesn't get a hold of it.
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Yes. This would be a good starter model for a 13 yo. The trickiest part is at the end applying the decals.You have to have a bowl of warm water to soak them in before applying (use your index finger). Also, usethin black thread for the rigging. Let the glue dry completely before applying the the signal flags (my son and I were able to spell out " US VICTORY " ). It's these sorts of details that make a model look cool in theend. Eventually, when you get more proficient, You might want to try airplanes. Revell does a much better job with airplanes but they're more complicated so get your father to help you. Good luck ! Yes. This would be a good starter model for a 13 yo. The trickiest part is at the end applying the decals.You have to have a bowl of warm water to soak them in before applying (use your index finger). Also, usethin black thread for the rigging. Let the glue dry completely before applying the the signal flags (my son and I were able to spell out " US VICTORY " ). It's these sorts of details that make a model look cool in theend. Eventually, when you get more proficient, You might want to try airplanes. Revell does a much better job with airplanes but... » Read More Yes. This would be a good starter model for a 13 yo. The trickiest part is at the end applying the decals.You have to have a bowl of warm water to soak them in before applying (use your index finger). Also, usethin black thread for the rigging. Let the glue dry completely before applying the the signal flags (my son and I were able to spell out " US VICTORY " ). It's these sorts of details that make a model look cool in theend. Eventually, when you get more proficient, You might want to try airplanes. Revell does a much better job with airplanes but they're more complicated so get your father to help you. Good luck ! « Show Less
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Technically you can use any clay on this, but for the purpose of casting you would probably want to use an oil based clay like Monster Clay, J-Mac, or Chavant. How much clay is up to you and depends on what you're sculpting, but you could probably get away with using a single 5lb tub of Monster Clay, a single 10lb slab of J-Mac, or a 1/4 case of Chavant. And yes, the skull is life size.
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I would not recommend it for children; it is very thin and breakable when it is not near adult supervision. This product I purchase is to be used to create precise stencil work for art designs and graphic illustrations. If the purpose is not for art or medical examinations (viewing x-rays); I would not recommended it beside too expensive for general uses especially with minors; there are other light tables or boxes you can use with kids and they can be found from your local art supply store or just check out Amazon's other collections that they have in their catalog.
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I can say yes to Crayola. I haven't used any other kind, but I don't see why you couldn't - basically have to keep you hands wet to mold the clay. As long as you have that type of clay, it should work.
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You probably don't want to use this for mold making as it is not flexible. I'd suggest a casting silicon from smooth on.
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Sort of, but i would use silicone putty instead (Alumilite). Alginate is great stuff, but it just helps create a negative mold, not the final positive product. Mix some up and put your hand in it. Alginate does not "dry"; it "gels", and sets up like hard jello. It is always somewhat moist, and needs to be kept wet. It is most useful for making casts from other water-based products, like plaster of Paris, or Permastone (a much harder cement). If you want to make fake teeth, you want to cast with some plastic material, and for that a silicone mold is much better.
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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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Depends on the 12 yr. old. This requires meticulous work, and patience. It is a project that is not accomplished in a short time. I worked on mine for about 30 hrs. I am 73 yrs. old, and models are a hobby. Results are beautiful.
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check out the silicone molds from freshware, they have a 1/2 sphere dome that is 1" (not sure if you're looking for smaller) I work with resin and love their molds (they come out nice and shiny), I don't think I'd bother trying with this, probably better luck just finding a cheap chocolate mold in the half dome and releasing by popping in a freezer after the resin cures.
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I purchased this item to use for crafting. I make crayons to sell at craft shows and on Etsy. I love the mold however it doesn't work well with crayon. If you are going to use it for anything other than ice it may not work for you.
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I used my mold to make soap so you certainly can use it for chocolate (Soap gets hotter), it's silicone so it can hold hot temps. ALso each piece is approx 2 inches tall or wide (face) and about 1/2 inch deep. Hope this helps!