How To Reproduce a Native American Gravestone

After the resin has cured, the casting is demolded. First, the mother shell is removed. Then, the top half of the rubber mold is removed, revealing the casting. The casting is then peeled away from the flexible rubber mold. Demolding is complete and the casting reflects perfect detail.

Smooth-On's Joe Domic (left) and Aura's Chris Blumquist (right) display the final casting. Brown stain is applied to give the casting a more realistic appearance, and to enhance the detail. The enhanced casting makes it easier for an 'untrained' eye to appreciate the detail. The replica is found on the left and original gravestone on the right of the final picture.