Caulk mold?

[kibosh]

I'd like to try my hand at molding parts, but i want to keep it cheap to see if I even like doing it. What I want to mold is really simple. Basically three thin circles stacked on top of each other with some motches cut here and there. Like a really flat pyramid.

Could I build a box, put my part in it, and glop a bunch of caulk in there, pressing it flat? Would I get a decent, albeit it rough, mold?

If that works, could I use body filler to cast?

Like I said, this is just a cheap experiment at this point. If I can pull it off, I'll have more questions about what you pros use.

Thanks.

 

[belleauwood]

http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=114509


Good topic, this does work . . .


Ryan

 

[slave1pilot]

OH...
You said CAULK mold.
had me scared for a second.

 

[Rebo]

OoH., never knew you could do this..

Done a quick search and found this nice little tutorial.

http://www.ncsica.com/silicone_molds_&_mothers.htm

It doesn't say how long you have got to play before it sets-up, anyone got an answer for that part?.

 

[kibosh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(belleauwood @ Dec 13 2006, 09:22 PM) [snapback]1377399[/snapback]</div>

http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=114509


Good topic, this does work . . .


Ryan
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Thanks man. When I searched on caulk, I only searched the general modeling forum. Didn't think to query to whole site.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slave1pilot @ Dec 13 2006, 10:04 PM) [snapback]1377435[/snapback]</div>

OH...
You said CAULK mold.
had me scared for a second.

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Dude, that was funny. :lol