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Guide to Making Mold and Casting Replicas of Complex Forms

Learn how to create molds and replicate intricate forms using flexible latex or rubber coatings, reinforced with Plaster of Paris. Follow steps to create a supporting "mother mold" and cast resin replicas. For detailed instructions visit smooth-on.com.

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Guide to Making Mold and Casting Replicas of Complex Forms

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  1. Making molds and casting replicas

  2. Cover with several thins coats flexible latex or rubber Dry between coats

  3. When latex mold is thick enough and thoroughly dry, add overcoat of Plaster of Paris strengthened with paper or cheesecloth to form solid Supporting “mother mold”

  4. Remove specimen from dry molds Fill mold with casting resin Allow to set

  5. Remove cast from mold Paint

  6. http://www.smooth-on.com/txidrm.htm More complex forms require more complex Molds, with “mother mold” Linked together in many parts

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