Circuit Breaker
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Hi Guys
I need to make a cast of a toy gun to make multiples for a short film. I have never done any mould making/casting before and have a couple of questions (I apologise if there are threads already, I just need some specific queries)
I am in the UK and smooth-on seems to be quite expensive here - I would like to make a silicone mould and I found this on
amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product...act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A204O2456CII0K
It looks like the thing I'm after, but I am unsure - especially when it comes to measurements. The item I need to mould is a pistol - not very big - will this be enough? Also, I know this is probably a silly question but what is the cheapest material to actually pour in, to make the copies? everything I've seen is quite pricey and I'm struggling to see the price benefit of casting?! If anyone has some recommendations or links to a product on amazon I would be so grateful
Once I get the materials sorted on amazon I could share the list so it would be really easy for anyone to do what I am trying to now - I've added so far:
• Clay
• Clay tools for keying/cleaning
• Release agent (spray)
• Foam board for the sides
• Hot glue gun
Many thanks!
I need to make a cast of a toy gun to make multiples for a short film. I have never done any mould making/casting before and have a couple of questions (I apologise if there are threads already, I just need some specific queries)
I am in the UK and smooth-on seems to be quite expensive here - I would like to make a silicone mould and I found this on
amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product...act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A204O2456CII0K
It looks like the thing I'm after, but I am unsure - especially when it comes to measurements. The item I need to mould is a pistol - not very big - will this be enough? Also, I know this is probably a silly question but what is the cheapest material to actually pour in, to make the copies? everything I've seen is quite pricey and I'm struggling to see the price benefit of casting?! If anyone has some recommendations or links to a product on amazon I would be so grateful
Once I get the materials sorted on amazon I could share the list so it would be really easy for anyone to do what I am trying to now - I've added so far:
• Clay
• Clay tools for keying/cleaning
• Release agent (spray)
• Foam board for the sides
• Hot glue gun
Many thanks!