Moldmaking and Casting: Brush-on silicone mold tips

This is a simple mold we made of a light switch cover to illustrate thickening 73-25 silicone. We used TinThix thixotropic additive to thicken 73-25 to a brushable paste. Once the 73-25 cured we used some of our Extra fast set plaster bandages to create a shell to support the rubber mold. EZ Flo casting resin was then used to create a plastic duplicate of the original.

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[dcshows1]

can i use this method to mold guns for a movie im making and if so what should should i use to put in the mold like plastic or foam or what.

[brickintheyard]

@dcshows1 Yes, you can use this process for prop molds. Check out our other videos and you'll see a wide range of casting possibilities.

[iDontevenknowdude]

hi BITY, do you know if there is a distributor near Denmark.. maybe in the UK, would like to buy from you guys, but the shipping fees would be too high..

[brickintheyard]

@iDontevenknowdude Check with Mould Life in the UK.

[Majoofi]

so what do you do with the water if you can't put in the drain?

[brickintheyard]

@Majoofi 1 option: set the bucket outside and let the water evaporate off, leaving the plaster sediment to throw away. 2nd option: fertilize your yard with it.

[iDontevenknowdude]

@brickintheyard Thank you :) great video's.. keep it up! :)

[kukelz]

gha! now i can make fake lightswitches for pranks...

[edtomorrow]

Awesome! Keep the videos coming!

[brickintheyard]

@oneandonlyJadedMonk No. It is not an accelerator. It may seem to speed it up but that is mainly because you are working it with a brush right up to the gel stage.