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Making molds and casting replicas. Cover with several thins coats flexible latex or rubber Dry between coats. 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”.
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Cover with several thins coats flexible latex or rubber Dry between coats
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”
Remove specimen from dry molds Fill mold with casting resin Allow to set
Remove cast from mold Paint
http://www.smooth-on.com/txidrm.htm More complex forms require more complex Molds, with “mother mold” Linked together in many parts