Casting with Platsil Gel-10 in Smoothon Body Double mould

Hey people.

I was wondering that if I create a head mould using smoothon's body double with a hard outer shell, could I cast out of it using platsil gel-10? Its for a severed head for Halloween so need to use gel-10 for ultra realism.

I have already sculpted a head with gore detailing (cuts across face) using chavant medium clay.

Now I know they are both platinum bases silicones so they would stick together. I can't find any details about which release agent would have to be used.

Last thing I want is for the cast to stick to the mould. I really do only want to use these 2 materials as I have them already and funds are low to buy anything new.

Worst case scenario what could I use as an alternative to smoothons body double.

bump.. is there anyone who can help?

FuseFX has a product called Royal JeL-E that releases silicones. If you don't fancy paying that you can always just use some Vaseline.

Body Double isn't exactly the best option for your project, but if you don't plan to cast many it will work fine. I'd personally make a two piece epoxy and glass mold.

SlipKnoT said:

FuseFX has a product called Royal JeL-E that releases silicones. If you don't fancy paying that you can always just use some Vaseline.

Body Double isn't exactly the best option for your project, but if you don't plan to cast many it will work fine. I'd personally make a two piece epoxy and glass mold.

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Thanks for your response.

One of the reasons I want a soft inner and hard outer shell is because I want create hard casts as well as soft ones in the form of masks. Therefore I need the soft inner to be hard wearing and able to do MANY casts out of it.

Which would be my best option for the inner soft mould? I may be able to get some funds together to purchase something new. Something that would be compatible with platsil gel-10 preferably.

Thanks in advance!

manns ease relaease 200 is what smooth-on reccomends for sil on sil