An easy beginner DIY tutorial on making a two part silicone mold (Mould) of a hand, with materials links provided in the text below.
In the video I will be creating a clay division wall on the hand, to making both silicone mold sections and then how to make the perfect resin casting by Hollywood Prop FX artist Jon Neill
AMAZON LINKS to the materials used for this project are:
a 2 lb kit of 2125 Moldmaster Silicone and catalyst
**the amount you buy will depend on the size of your sculpture, please have the dimensions of your sculpture ready to give to the people at Hobby Silicone. -White Clay, water based clay ( art supply store or Aardvark Clay)
-Wood Board, at least 1/2” thick, larger than the size of your sculpt. (Home Depot)
- Sharpie Marker https://amzn.to/2K6mzxY
- tongue depressors ( wide popsicle sticks)
80 - https://amzn.to/2K3lffn
1000 - https://amzn.to/2AhOnA2
-Flat paint brush, cheap craft brush (art supply store)
12 brush set for a great price - https://amzn.to/2AgaQ0p
-Nitrile Exam Gloves ( non - latex)
https://amzn.to/2LqrEqq
Chip brushes
1/2” pack of 36 - https://amzn.to/2K1IlTr
1" pack of 36- https://amzn.to/2JXQrN7
20 Assorted sizes - https://amzn.to/2LK95gn
-Foam Board, White, 22" x 28", 5 Sheets
https://amzn.to/2OjZE5A
-X-acto Knife
https://amzn.to/2AiAaCU
-2.5 quart plastic mixing containers ( buy more than one)
https://amzn.to/2uX2uFH
-Pack of 100 paint stir sticks
https://amzn.to/2LGBjZq
GRAM SCALE
2000g/0.01g High Precision Lab Digital Jewelry Scale
https://amzn.to/2LsLAcu
Triple bean version
https://amzn.to/2uUAfaw
If you plan on making molds in the future, consider investing in a good gram scale, one that can weigh over 4000 grams and in 1 gram increments.
Watch my other videos for other interesting information:
The amazing one piece mold http://youtu.be/J5cOGyT-ABI
EASY! How to MOLD an action figure head & CAST in resin http://youtu.be/6UccpZP9-_I
How to sculpt tiny heads
http://youtu.be/ECiXk69uwnY
How to sculpt a Cosplay Helmet in Hyperspeed!
http://youtu.be/x5JtfXPYWrw
Want to see some crazy pumpkin sculpting? Right, it's not Halloween but you'll probably enjoy it anyway!
http://youtu.be/43IlNENNIN4
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