Thank you so much for this video. I've just gotten into mask making and this video was the PERFECT resource. It has really given me a direction to go with in how to mould from a clay sculpture. Now first thing's first...do a lifecast.
I am on the mold making process I used Hydrocal on the back and opened the ultracal by accident so I used two differant to make the mold. I am to the process of splitting it and its not coming apart to easy, infact its cracking a lot... was this a horrible mistake on my part?
Any suggestions would be a great help at this point... thank you in advance
@rohrer23 You used two different kinds of plaster on the same half of a mold, correct? as long as it was done before the other was completly set. If the mold is ultracal and the second half is hydrocal that isint an issue at all. what did you use as a release? The issues are mold release (inbetween the two layers) pry points (the small bits of clay to get the screw driver inbetween the two halves) and avoiding undercuts. Undercut will cause a mold lock and keep it from seperating.
Thank you so much for putting this on, just started this as a hobby and its fun to see how differant each artist is when doing there molds and mask making. You are great, thank you very much. I look forward to more of your videos, I appreciate it more than you know.
@rohrer23 And I appreciate you, Im always shocked when I see that 300 or so people have watched a 20min long tutorial on making some obscure thing. Im pretty quick and dirty as a mask maker normally when I make a mask I need it NOW! Last sat I had a mask I set out to dry stolen that I needed that night so I had to make a new mask from scratch in 30 min- thats kind of what Im used to I guess, kinda like a dog who always growls at his food bowl for no reason. Threat or no I always feel rushed.
@StiltbeastStudios Well you are very good at what you do, and I cant wait to see more. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be a teacher to those of us who are new at this. Appreciate it more than you know.
@13Whitenhoff you lose a bit of detail at around the 20 pulls mark, but the mold is good for many after that, you just lose some of the finer details.
Where were you 10 years ago when I was into making mask? When I broke my mold I gave up and haven't picked it up since. I wish they had a detailed video like this back than. Maybe during the winter I will give it another try again. The only problem is that I have the big bust with the shoulders. How do I mold the sculpture without including the shoulders?
@Joiseygal sorry I missed this comment till now...must be haunt season. Im posting a video soon called lobster boy and it is molding a half mask on a full bust, its super easy you just put clay over the area you dont want to mold. look for the lobster boy video and it will show that technique.
@scarygoat88 It dosent do anything. If I drop it- its going to break burlap or no. with burlap inside its actually harder to repair. Its better insurance to make a master that you can remold later.
Thank you so much for this video. I've just gotten into mask making and this video was the PERFECT resource. It has really given me a direction to go with in how to mould from a clay sculpture. Now first thing's first...do a lifecast.
scarboroughdiver85 3 months ago
I am on the mold making process I used Hydrocal on the back and opened the ultracal by accident so I used two differant to make the mold. I am to the process of splitting it and its not coming apart to easy, infact its cracking a lot... was this a horrible mistake on my part?
Any suggestions would be a great help at this point... thank you in advance
rohrer23 4 months ago
@rohrer23 You used two different kinds of plaster on the same half of a mold, correct? as long as it was done before the other was completly set. If the mold is ultracal and the second half is hydrocal that isint an issue at all. what did you use as a release? The issues are mold release (inbetween the two layers) pry points (the small bits of clay to get the screw driver inbetween the two halves) and avoiding undercuts. Undercut will cause a mold lock and keep it from seperating.
StiltbeastStudios 4 months ago
Thank you so much for putting this on, just started this as a hobby and its fun to see how differant each artist is when doing there molds and mask making. You are great, thank you very much. I look forward to more of your videos, I appreciate it more than you know.
rohrer23 5 months ago
@rohrer23 And I appreciate you, Im always shocked when I see that 300 or so people have watched a 20min long tutorial on making some obscure thing. Im pretty quick and dirty as a mask maker normally when I make a mask I need it NOW! Last sat I had a mask I set out to dry stolen that I needed that night so I had to make a new mask from scratch in 30 min- thats kind of what Im used to I guess, kinda like a dog who always growls at his food bowl for no reason. Threat or no I always feel rushed.
StiltbeastStudios 4 months ago
@StiltbeastStudios Well you are very good at what you do, and I cant wait to see more. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be a teacher to those of us who are new at this. Appreciate it more than you know.
rohrer23 4 months ago
Hey, could you make a video of making the finished mask?
IamAphish 5 months ago
@IamAphish sure, I will do it as a during the week bump as opposed to a wednesday tutorial cause Im sure I can get the idea across in 5min or so.
StiltbeastStudios 5 months ago
How many casts get you get out of 1 plaster mold?
13Whitenhoff 5 months ago
@13Whitenhoff you lose a bit of detail at around the 20 pulls mark, but the mold is good for many after that, you just lose some of the finer details.
StiltbeastStudios 5 months ago
Thanks so much for all the great information.
asmarteru 6 months ago
Always great videos
nealjd80 6 months ago
Where were you 10 years ago when I was into making mask? When I broke my mold I gave up and haven't picked it up since. I wish they had a detailed video like this back than. Maybe during the winter I will give it another try again. The only problem is that I have the big bust with the shoulders. How do I mold the sculpture without including the shoulders?
Joiseygal 6 months ago
@Joiseygal sorry I missed this comment till now...must be haunt season. Im posting a video soon called lobster boy and it is molding a half mask on a full bust, its super easy you just put clay over the area you dont want to mold. look for the lobster boy video and it will show that technique.
StiltbeastStudios 4 months ago
@StiltbeastStudios I will definitely be looking out for your lobster boy video. Thanks!
Joiseygal 4 months ago
Sooooo Cool..!
4rekiller 7 months ago
Really cool i've seen some how to vids on this thing before but this gives way more detail on how to actually do it thanks
YARDHAUNTER5 7 months ago
@YARDHAUNTER5 Steve, If you ever want to tackle a two part mold feel free to email me, I will help all I can. Stiltbeast@gmail.com
StiltbeastStudios 6 months ago
@StiltbeastStudios Thanks man
YARDHAUNTER5 6 months ago
love it!
TALAWV 7 months ago
Nice video... I'm curious though, why don't you use burlap anymore?
scarygoat88 7 months ago
@scarygoat88 It dosent do anything. If I drop it- its going to break burlap or no. with burlap inside its actually harder to repair. Its better insurance to make a master that you can remold later.
StiltbeastStudios 7 months ago