Mold Making Made Easy

by Latonya T in Craft > Printmaking

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Mold Making Made Easy

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Make fast reproductions of any original.

Materials and Tools
Mold star 20 t
Parts A
Parts B
2 clear containers
Tape
Scissors
Glue gun
2 Popsicle sticks
Cardboard box
Model


Choose

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Choose any cardboard box that will allow your model that you're using to fit inside.

Cutting

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Cut cardboard box to fit model size leave both sides of cardboard box open.

Taping

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Tape the sides of box if necessary cover the bottom of the box with tape completely leaving one opening at the top of the box.

Glueing

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Glue the model your molding to the bottom of the box( the bottom is the side covered with tape).

Mixing

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(Mix both liquids thoroughly before use)
Pour liquid part A in one container.

Pouring

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Pour liquid Part B in a separate container.

Combining

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Combined equal amounts of liquid Parts A & B. (equal amounts)

Mixing

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Mix liquid rubber contents thoroughly

Pouring

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Pour over prepared model.

Curing

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Let mold cure for about 30 minutes until it turns into a solid flexible rubber mold.

Demolding

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Demold to reveal mold cavity. (if you have any access rubber feel free to cut it away with your scissors.)