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Moldmaking Im ready to make some molds but i have no clue where to start... Help please!!

Mar 25, 2012

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    1. Ok, so i finally feel like im ready to start the mold making/ casting process. I want to do some test casts of some of my head sculpts and then when i feel comfortable with the process, i'll hopefully move on to a full doll project. I should probably finish a doll first but due to certain time restraints, i need to do the experimenting part now.

      Anyways, here's the deal,

      For one, im using la doll for the master and im wondering if it will be strong enough to make molds from... Ideally i would like to one day sell the dolls that i make but i'm only comfortable with working in that medium.. Do i need to switch out to something stronger like sculpey or apoxie?

      Second, what brands of silicone would you suggest as a good beginner/ all around mold making compound? I have no clue where to begin looking for this

      And lastly, same question as the last but for resin.. any suggestions?

      OO and one more thing, i'm pretty sure i read this in another post but i still didnt really understand, do i need to make the head cap on the master or can i just make it when making the mold?

      And additional info would be suuuper helpful!!

      Thanks guys!!!
       
      #1 Lbrevner, Mar 25, 2012
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    2. ladoll will hold up during moldmaking. But be sure to seal the ladoll because it's a porous material (seal with gofun, mr surfacer, automotive primer, sandable gesso, etc).

      Brands of silicone: there are two types of silicone, platinum cure and...the other one. Platinum cure is expensive and has reproduces with higher fidelity. The other one is cheaper, but can still hold up to a lot of abuse (I think most people start of with this one, and move on to platinum when they feel the need). Alumilite and smooth-on seem to be the two brands mentioned most often in abjd, but if you look around other hobby communities, you see other names (but I can't name any, sorry, just that if I wanted alternatives I'll ask around other hobby communities...)

      Headcap: you can make the headcap during the molding process by first making a mold of the top of the head, then filling that mold with clay in the shape of a headcap, then pour silicone over this whole thing, and you're left with two pieces of mold encasing a head-cap in it.

      Good luck!
       
      #2 penguu, Mar 26, 2012
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    3. Thanks for the helpful info~!!
       
      #3 Lbrevner, Mar 28, 2012
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