- Materials available for making rubber molds
- Selecting the right mold rubber for your project
- Preparing your original model for mold making
- Using mold rubber so it cures properly
- Casting materials that are available
Product DescriptionSmooth-On, the most trusted name in moldmaking presents “An Introduction to Mold Making And Casting. ” This video will introduce you to the endless world of mold making and casting and will expose you to basic concepts associated with reproducing the detail from an original model by making a rubber mold. It will introduce you to the most common mold rubbers used for making molds today as well as important terms associated with using mold rubber. Youll learn considera. . . More >>
The “Introduction to Mold Making and Casting” DVD is a good introduction to the subject, but geared to Smooth-On’s line of products. Smooth-On does make very good products but they can be over priced. If you are just getting started in mold making and/or casting, this video is a good beginning point and a Smooth-On starter kit might be the way to go.
The video does a good job taking you through the process of selecting a model, making a mold box, preparing the model for duplication, mixxing and pouring silicone, demolding, mixxing and pouring casting resin, and various finnishing options. You can learn quite a bit from this video that can be applied to this hobby.
As you get more experience, check out other sites by doing searches on words like “casting resin”, “silicone”, “hobby silicone”, etc. You will find many sites offering good products at prices that are likely better than Smooth-On.
Recommended for the beginer, experienced mold makers will get little out of this DVD.
Rating: 4 / 5
Great intro. You need this before spending lots of money without knowing. A++ service.
Rating: 5 / 5