Product Description”Reproduce Almost Anything” Basic Silicone Mold Making, Second Edition is a 56-minute videotape(With 3D-Animation. ), and a 44-page workbook with National Materials Source-list combination, that shows a beginner, in easily understood techniques, how to make an inexpensive, two-sided silicone rubber mold from almost any original part and then use that silicone rubber mold to make dozens, of exact copies of the original part in metal, plastic, rubber, ceramic, wax or e. . . More >>
This video was well worth the purchase. The instructor walks us through what we need (which you can easily pause and write down), and shows us step by step how to make a mold and subsequently the object. Not only was the host knowledgeable and nice to watch but it was a very clear and understandable lesson.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am allowed a 1000 words. I will use less than 10. Save your money.
Rating: 1 / 5
Typical of American based material this book + video (or dvd) is heavily padded of which the contents could be easily condensed into a single chapter. As other reviews have already mentioned, metal is not addressed in this book – so if you are looking to model metal – go elsewhere. Also, there is a lot of reference to ‘the next book’ / series and so forth which again is another typical western style marketing tactic. What is strange though, that although Ben Ridge discloses the fact that he has successfully produced a plastic product for 18+ years, he does not at any time say or show what the product is. It was only after some internet searching that I found that the product that he refers to is a ‘cheek plate’ used for military purposes. It would have made sense to show this product along with a few other molds that are shown in the video. A general introduction to mold-making which could be summed up in a five minute chat. I give it three stars because the little amount of information that is here is useful in producing silicone molds.
Rating: 3 / 5
If you want to understand the basics of silicone molding, there is simply nothing else out there that offers as much information and insights contained in this one package. NOTHING. The content of this tape is **NOT** designed to advance certain companies’ internet propaganda / agenda / self-promotion. It does not contain hours upon hours of useless information or paperweight. I have watched this tape and have consulted with Ben on the subject matter. Combined with detailed graphical illustration, Ben’s experience and mastery over the subject matter, the tape is simply the best value you can and will find, on or off the internet.
Rating: 4 / 5
The Videotape “Reproducing Almost Anything With Plastic, Metal, Rubber & Ceramic” by Ben Ridge is OUTSTANDING! This very easy to understand videotape has superb animated graphics, simple instructions, and most importantly, “IT WORKS!” I was able to reproduce plastic prototype parts needed for an invention my first time. I went on to reproduce a clay sculptures I made, to cold cast bronze using the step by step techniques. I definitely would not hesitate to purchase this item; it is an exceptional value!
Rating: 5 / 5