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)