How To Make a Block Mold of a Four Legged Animal

Step 4: Creating and Finsihing Casting

The Mold Max® 30 silicone mold rubber reflects perfect detail captured from the original model. Use Two Mold Box boards from the long axis to support the rubber mold for casting. To secure the mold structure during casting, use a mold strap as well. Mix Smooth-Cast® 300 casting resin and slowly pour it into the mold. Allow the Smooth-Cast® 300 to cure for a minimum of 30 minutes before demolding. Due to the thin leg sections on this model, the resin is allowed to cure for longer than indicated on the Technical Bulletin.

Trim away the flashing with an X-Acto knife. The Smooth-Cast® 300 casting resin perfectly reproduces every detail of the original model and is ready for post finishing. Casting companies around the world know Mold Max® 30 silicone rubber as a production grade silicone capable of generating many castings.

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