What material to use

[merkymerx]

Hello! I'm clueless as to what type of material to use for making the molds suitable for vacuforming. I know now that regular clay would not be able to withstand the heat and pressure of the process. So to those with experience, what is the best material to use? I have heard that super sculpey works? I plan on making a helmet so I'm not entirely sure if I can bake the whole thing. How about plaster of paris?

thank you for your help!

 

[Ozgosh]

I am no expert in Vacuforming, but I think a lot of people use plaster molds. Scult your mold out of clay first then cast in plaster. Here is a link to a good site for vacuforming tips. http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/index.html. Also the websites dedicated to Star Wars costuming will have lots of info on vacuforming as well.

Oz

 

[Dieabolic]

Plaster is the best way to go if you want to save money and have vacuforming bucs that are easy to reapair. If I get a chance tomorrow I will post pics of my star Wars helmet molds that are all plaster.