Model Making How‑To's

Learn how to save material and money by making your silicone mold conform to the shape of your model.

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How you can use the duoMatrix NEO system and chopped fiber to create a durable, lightweight, hollow casting.

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Learn How To Make Your Own Fishing Lures With Mold Star™ Silicone and Feather Lite™ Resin

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How you can replicate a tail light lens of any car using optically-clear resin.

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Learn how to use Mold Max 29NV for creating a high-detail silicone mold

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How moldmaking and casting expand horizons for a seminar graduate whose passion is 78 RPM records

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In this example, Equinox™ silicone putty is used to mold a section of an antique wooden picture frame.

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Mold making and casting gives model railroaders options for creating custom scenic display pieces.

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EZ~Mix® 40 is a liquid / liquid system, making it perfect for novice mold makers.

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This howto shows where to properly place air vents and also where to make your extraction cut line.

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This video demonstrates how to use XTC-3D epoxy coating to smooth and apply color to a 3D printed architectural model.

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We demonstrate using Mold Star 30 silicone, a platinum silicone for mold making...

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Mold Max® 60 was developed for high-heat resistance applications.

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This tutorial shows how to make a two piece silicone mold of a historic firearm

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Smooth-On mold rubbers and casting resins can be used to recreate historic and modern firearms.

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How to make a two piece silicone block mold of an antique Kentucky long rifle

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A user can shrink a silicone rubber mold 18% - 22% by mixing NOVOCS silicone solvent with the silicone.

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Smooth-On fan Jon N. shows how he makes a mold for a real metal cold casting.

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We show how you can combine Glow Worm® powder with resin to create an amazing glowing pendant.

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This video demonstrates how to use Mold Star 20T to make a silicone mold of extruded PLA.

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In this video, we demonstrate how to properly thin XTC-3D for infusion of powder printed 3D pieces.

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A squish mold is ideal for thin-walled castings like a model car body.

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A two-part mold is made of a flintlock pistol trigger guard using SORTA-Clear® 37 Silicone for the lost-wax process.

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How to start with one bear claw and end with 24 perfect copies

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Milo shows how he casts a Crystal Clear urethane resin steering wheel in this tutorial video

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Watch Milo solve an extremely difficult mold making challenge!

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In this how-to video, Milo shows how to make a master model which is used to make numerous flexible rubber molds.

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Milo shows how to create resin ear savers using a Mold Star™ 20T silicone mold and Smooth-Cast™ 65D casting resin.

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Milo takes on vacuum forming an RC car body which presents an interesting challenge.

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Learn a variety of resin casting color and finishing effect techniques with our Glow Worm™ Glow-In-The-Dark Powders.

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Painting a Flexible Foam Casting Using Maker Pro Paint™

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