FAQ #8 In this video, I explain how I use brushes while layering up molds/moulds with latex.
Category Archives: Molding & Casting
FAQ #7 Why Do Latex Molds Sometimes Turn Brown?
FAQ #7 In this video we look into how some of our latex molds may turn a brown colour rather than the expected beige colour of latex after it has dried and cured. Also, does this affect the quality of the mold?
FAQ #5 Latex Layers & Allowing To Dry When Mold Making
Talking about layering latex when mold making and the time it takes for the latex to dry before applying further layers to make your latex mold.
PAINTING EASYFLO 60 Resin Figurine Cast | GREEN GARGOYLE
In this video we paint a gargoyle casted with EasyFlo 60. For those who are not familiar with EasyFlo 60, it is a polyurethane liquid casting resin made by Polytek or Polycraft and can be used to make solid casted figurines like the gargoyle featured in this video.
Cleaning Up & Preparing RESIN CASTED FIGURINES Ready For Painting
In this video we talk about cleaning up resin pieces and/or figurines using various tools and methods along with washing the prepared resin casts in soapy water.
FAQ #4 Avoid RESIN OVERHEATING When Casting & Mold Making
In FAQ #4 we cover a few areas to be aware of when working with various resins for molding and casting projects, including the dangers of not following manufacturer’s guidelines, not reading manufacturer’s instructions, product information, etc, etc.
PART FOUR | MAKE A CELTIC MIRROR | Crystacal R Frame Prototype & Paint FX
It has been a while coming, but here is part four in the ‘making a Celtic mirror’ series. In part three we tested the mold by pouring Crystacal R plaster into the mold to create a cast. In this video we test the cast and apply some paint FX, fix a mirror inside the frame and make sure measurements and fitting is how we want it to be before proceeding and casting using materials such as concrete and fibreglass for our future finished Celtic mirrors!
FAQ #3 HOW TO AVOID BUBBLES & CRACKS IN PLASTER OF PARIS
In this frequently asked questions video we address the issue with bubbles and cracks in plaster of Paris casting and ways to avoid this common problem.
FAQ #2 WHAT IS DRY BRUSHING?
It has been asked many times by people wanting to start out with creating paint effects on their casts and models, ‘What is dry brushing?’. In this video we show a fundamental approach to dry brushing and a good basis to start from using acyric paints on a plaster casted pine cone.
FAQ #8 Cleaning Brushes When Using Latex?
FAQ #8 In this video, I explain how I use brushes while layering up molds/moulds with latex.