Liquid Silicon Rubber (With Curing Agent)
A mold is the negative or hollow cavity produced around a sculpted piece for use in creating multiples of that piece. A cast is the positive or reproduction of the original piece of sculpture created by pouring casting material into a pre-formed mold.
When a sculpted model has been completed, reproductions of the piece are often needed as gifts, for display, even for sale. To make the reproduction, a mold and cast of the model must be made in one of a variety of casting mediums.
Best known for standing up to production casting of
Urethane
Epoxy
Polyester Rubbers.
They are also good for casting low temperature melt metal alloys.
This article details the steps that we took throughout the mold making and casting process:
Step 1: Select a Mold Making Method & Mold Rubber
Step 2: Construct Mold Box & Prepare Sculpture
Step 3: Measure, Mix & Pour Silicone Mold Rubber
Step 4: Demold
Step 5: Cut the Mold
Step 6: Rotational Casting