UnableToast
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Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie in the mold making and casting universe, so any tips and advices are welcome! I'm sorry if I'm not using the right terms, I started reading about the process, but everything is still a little confusing. I think the best option for my last pieces of armor is to cast them.
The crown I'm working on is very angular. I thought of making it in Worbla like the rest of my armor, but I feel that it's would be way too heavy for what I need and to get the sharp edges, I would have to sand till the end of time. The wig is a struggle much of itself, still have to figure out how I will attach the crown to it (but this is another story). My idea was (and correct me if I'm wrong) to sculpt the crown out of clay, laying it flat. Then do a mold, and cast it out of something that cures quickly so maybe I could remove the cast before the curing process is completed and give it the curve that I need. Is it possible? Or is there another simpler way to do it? What product would you guys recommend me? I'm going to a Smooth On seller soon, when I have an idea of what to get.
http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=17/24/1shd.png
Next is the little elbow/knee fins. I need to produce 6 of it. Again, I thought of doing it out of worbla but I'm still a little concerned about the weight and even the fragility of the thing. Since theses armor pieces are prone to get knocked and hit, maybe something that can flex a little could be a good option. I have some alginate laying around, to you think that could work for one of my molds?
http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=17/24/sxt9.jpg
Thanks a bunch!
I'm a newbie in the mold making and casting universe, so any tips and advices are welcome! I'm sorry if I'm not using the right terms, I started reading about the process, but everything is still a little confusing. I think the best option for my last pieces of armor is to cast them.
The crown I'm working on is very angular. I thought of making it in Worbla like the rest of my armor, but I feel that it's would be way too heavy for what I need and to get the sharp edges, I would have to sand till the end of time. The wig is a struggle much of itself, still have to figure out how I will attach the crown to it (but this is another story). My idea was (and correct me if I'm wrong) to sculpt the crown out of clay, laying it flat. Then do a mold, and cast it out of something that cures quickly so maybe I could remove the cast before the curing process is completed and give it the curve that I need. Is it possible? Or is there another simpler way to do it? What product would you guys recommend me? I'm going to a Smooth On seller soon, when I have an idea of what to get.
http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=17/24/1shd.png
Next is the little elbow/knee fins. I need to produce 6 of it. Again, I thought of doing it out of worbla but I'm still a little concerned about the weight and even the fragility of the thing. Since theses armor pieces are prone to get knocked and hit, maybe something that can flex a little could be a good option. I have some alginate laying around, to you think that could work for one of my molds?
http://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=17/24/sxt9.jpg
Thanks a bunch!