Mold Making

This is the latex mold maker I use.

Mold Making

Press the specimen into the clay matrix to level it.

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I place on plastic place mat to prevent sticking.

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Trim the clay to even the edges for a better appearance.

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Smooth the clay to eliminate unwanted shapes

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To prevent sticking, coat with a little bit of Ivory Liquid.

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Spread evenly over specimen and base.

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Dip your brush sparingly into the latex mold maker.

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Cover the entire specimen with a smooth even coat

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Make sure to add an “edge” around base about 3/4 inch

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Allow specimen to completely dry (a few hours).

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Clean excess off brush after EVERY session.

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Thoroughly rinse your brush (or it will be useless).

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Once dry (appears yellow/clear) repeat process.

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Repeat procedure for 3-4 coats in this fashion.

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Cut cheesecloth to the shape of your mold.

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Remember it has to cover edges as well.

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Press cloth to form-fit the specimen. (It will be a little tacky)

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Press cloth to form-fit the specimen. (It will be a little tacky)

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Press cloth to form-fit the specimen. (It will be a little tacky)

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Paint over cheesecloth to become another layer.

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Continue to add a cloth layer after 2-3 latex layers.

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Once completed, peel carefully off sheet.

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Once completed, peel carefully off sheet.

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Remove mold from specimen (carefully to prevent ripping)

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Remove mold from specimen (carefully to prevent ripping)

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Now you can recreate the specimens with plaster (and paint)