Need help - 2 part mold materials

[ItsThatGuy]

Hey guys. I am pretty confident I know how to make a two part mold, but I'd like to know your suggestions for materials to make one.

This is what I am looking for:
---The rubber/silicone for the mold
---The release agent
---Resin to make my part (it doesn't have to be resin either)

Where do you purchase your items. The items doesn't need to have a lot of detail, and it is also a rather small (smaller than your fist). So I don't need top quality nor do I need a lot to make the mold. I'd like make about 15 resin copies though.

 

[TK648]

Hey guys. I am pretty confident I know how to make a two part mold, but I'd like to know your suggestions for materials to make one.

This is what I am looking for:
---The rubber/silicone for the mold
---The release agent
---Resin to make my part (it doesn't have to be resin either)

Where do you purchase your items. The items doesn't need to have a lot of detail, and it is also a rather small (smaller than your fist). So I don't need top quality nor do I need a lot to make the mold. I'd like make about 15 resin copies though.

All of your questions can be answered here
www.smoothon.com
all the materials are listed as well as you tube how to videos
Smooth-on also sells how to videos.
Smooth-On even offers mold making starter kits for around $30 to $40 dollars
so you can test the product with out buying hundreds of dollars of casting materials
to see if they will work right for the project you are doing.

This is where I buy my materials from

TK648

 

[ItsThatGuy]

Thanks for the input!

 

[TK648]

Thanks for the input!

You are welcome

 

[NoTsOsErIoUs]

If you're molding in silicone and casting in resin, I'm pretty sure you won't need a release agent.

There are helpful vids on youtube from smoothon and bity mold supply.

 

[Rebelscum]

If you're molding in silicone and casting in resin, I'm pretty sure you won't need a release agent.

There are helpful vids on youtube from smoothon and bity mold supply.

You mean when he does the cast he won't need a release agent?

Making the mold might require it on his model, as well as a release on the 2nd part of the silicone pour so it doesn't stick together. At least that's how I do it (per smooth-on recommendations)

 

[tubachris85x]

Hey bro, I don't know if you ever heard of it, but I'd recommend getting this book ----> http://www.amazon.com/Prop-Builder’s-Molding-Casting-Handbook/dp/1558701281

Saved my but on a few things in the past.

But otherwise, the 2 part mold is much more simpler than it looks

 

[ItsThatGuy]

Looks like everyone suggestions smooth-on.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Jaded Monk]

The following should be required viewing for anyone getting started with moldmaking;

Brick In The Yard
Smooth-On
Freeman Supply
TAP Plastics

Happy viewing,

JM

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I may have to try Smooth On. I've just been using stuff from Micro Mark. I assumed Smooth On was really expensive, so maybe I'm wrong.

 

[rtp41]

I may have to try Smooth On. I've just been using stuff from Micro Mark. I assumed Smooth On was really expensive, so maybe I'm wrong.

I use Smooth on oomoo To cast pewter,Candles and resin it is well worth the money