Does Plastidip just peel off a mold?

[cayman shen]

I'm thinking of making a spike mold and then applying plastidip to it, then later peeling it off for a nice, uniform tapered dred that I could stuff with batting. I've had tools with plastidipped handles, and I could always slide them off with a little oomph. Anyone know if this idea would work on dreds.

 

[hunters prey]

You'd have beter luck with pouring latex in thin layers... Plastidip woudl tear too easily, I think.

 

[cayman shen]

Can you get black latex, or do I have to do the painting rigamarole?

 

[Mortal Immortal]

Plasti drip comes in paint cans or spray cans and the stuff in the paint cans is stronger stuff. I think it would be strong enuff for what your wanting to do. I have not seen a place that sells black latex; but most paint places will sell or give you paint tint.

 

[cayman shen]

Well, I'll need plastidip for a whip I'm thinking of, so what the heck. I'll take pics and post if it pans out!

 

[Uhlakk]

How is it? Any update?

 

[cayman shen]

No, I haven't even made the mold yet! I have to get a dowel and a lathe, I guess...