You can also get a silicone degasser to help prevent air bubbles getting trapped in the mold. They aren't super expensive and can really help your casts be a little more consistent.

Good coverage of the basics. Thanks Bill!

I've never really had the courage to try molding, but I love watching the process. I'm glad I discovered your channel. Thanks!

Perfect video all on spot easy fast without any extra talks, very helpful ! Thank you!

Seriously, awesome! thanks, Bill! I'm working on a bunch of props and costumes for my sci-fi series and am binge-watching all your stuff... again...

Awesome Video! This will help a lot in improving my mold making skills! You have served as a huuuuge source of inspiration for me in my prop building. I hope one day to be half as good as you are at prop making and costuming. Thank you for all the helpful videos and inspiration!

Im definitely gonna make a mold of something!! Thanks for the awesome tutorials Bill!!

Superb video. Honestly. Clear and concise. Thank you.

Just wanted to came back 2 years later and say thanks so much for these videos. I made my first 1 and 2 part molds last week and achieved almost flawless results, well after a few goes at rotocasting anyway! With out this series I highly doubt I would have even tried but with the knowledge you two have shared it was almost easy. My next adventure will be a mask so I am sure I'll be rewatching those videos again a ton before I start pouring the rebound!

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful news! Great job. =D

so much better than my first mold.

very nice video, I wanna start doing this at some point, with my twin kids (they're 3.5 years at the moment...). Thanks for sharing, and Keep on trucking ! (from France)

man this series is a real god send Bill!

For my first couple two part molds, before I actually got proper mold release, I sprayed a couple coats of crystal clear coat to act as a barrier between the silicone halves. I think Frank talks about that on the Tested two part mold lightsaber video. Works pretty well in a pinch. And a good alternative.

I also wanted to say you do some great videos. Thank you very much. I've used your videos and others to help jump start my cosplay game from simple found materia costumes to creating my own stuff from scratch. I will check out that Patreon page.

Lots of good information on this episode. Thanks for sharing this!

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

many thanks....you explained this great....been doing 1 part molds for a year or so, but im going to need a 2 part soon.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Great video, as always, thanks Bill.

Watching you use the tools to smooth the clay from the edges was oddly satisfying :)

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

It's a zen process :)

Absolutely love this video thank you for sharing!

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

One thing I discovered is that after the first part, you can draw around the outside with a sharpie so you can see where the two parts come apart. Either that or tint each part.

great tutorial. very clear

Omg that came out sooo good!!! Better than the original master

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Flying fantastic, thank you!

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Un excelente video, me encanta tu canal 👍

Super educational as usual, thanks and keep it up! :D

Well done videos... thanks for sharing...

amazing series! (: so helpful! :D

Alway the best videos. You should come back and revise this or updated the videos but can mess with the classic.

+Punished Props would a mini vibrating table help remove the bubbles from your molds. Much like they have vibration sticks in large construction to fill in the gaps and remove air bubbles use an old cell phone vibrator attached to a "floating" board to create a mini vibration for a few min

Really nice!

Check out plaster jackets for the moulds. Saves a fortune on the silicone.

Heya! Great tutorial, can't wait to try it out! I have a Question though.. If you make the master object out of clay, how does that work? I assume you can't really add clay to a clay master object, because it'll stick and you will lose detail.

Bill I noticed when shaking the mold for bubbles it can be messy. I know a tool fairly cheap . Buffalo Dental Lab Stone Mixer Vibrator No.1A Its a Vibrator for making stone molds or casts of peoples teeth. Being the stone can be a bit tough to work with IE bubble removal this tool would work well with Silicone/Resin materials as well.

now I know where I went wrong, thx Bill!!

here is an unorthodox question (it may be a pretty silly one too).... if you were working with a smaller or medium sized mold, what would happen if you poured the resin into your mold, and then put the mold in the degassing chamber? would this help get air bubbles that are trapped in details on the piece? or would it cause some sort of insane reaction? i.e. damaging the mold itself, or actually adding more bubbles to the cast piece. I never see anyone do it, so i'm just curious if it would even work or what would happen if you did it. Loving the series so far, extremely helpful! looking forward to the next episode! cheers!

So here's a thought. Since NSP can melt, would it be a viable technique to heat some up until it's runny, and then pour it around your master for a perfect 90 degree seam clay base?

So good

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very educational. I'm enjoying this series and can't wait to try the two part mold on my pieces when they are finished. Quick question, which type of molding would be best for a halo/space marine helmet?

@OMechanicum

8 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks. I will be sure to watch it.

have you thought about putting together a small kit (i.e. your logo) for people who want to try casting but are too nervous to buy the expensive silicon

I've seen many people using legos to make walls for their molds, any thought about this method Bill? Your videos help a lot, even in the other side of the ocean, thank u so much from France!

Hello bill i was curious about what type of materials you use for making model masters?

Can you use rebound 25 for this method? And do you guys have any videos that could help me figure out the best way to make a mold of an axe head with a hole through the middle of it for the wooden handle to go in?

Hi Bill. what is that piece of mdf on Reys' mold for? I assume in the end, it consumes more resin? What is the benefit? thanks a lot for the video!!! *-)

Hey Bill and Brit ! Could you guys please post a link to files you used to 3d print that NN-44 blaster? Would be super happy to print it and follow along with you :)

Does it also work if you use plaster of Paris instead of resin for the actual piece????

hello, taking on a bit of a hobby project, molding a vaporizer mod box. Its two pieces, a this cover that slides into notches, and the bottom have that will have the battery sled and all the electronic components. The bottom half is whats giving me pause. My plan is to mold it with the hollow part facing up, with a clay cylinder added to what is the left side to pour in resin to the mold. Does that sound feasible? Open question to any one that takes a look at this

Mission accomplished I am inspired! I want to cast a statue I've made. If i don't have a degasser will the finished product be ugly and full of bubbles? It is a fine object with lots of small details and smooth skin surfaces ect.

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

You can use the "bombs away" method for pouring the silicone. This will help free any air bubbles. Tutorial video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIqqqcVwhqespsY.htmlm7s

There are a lot of Resin to choose from as you mentioned. To make a gun mold that will be subjected to contact with approximately 330 degree Kydex, is there a preferred resin to handle this? Thanks a bunch!

Can you post a link where you can get your tools like the razor blade do you use

A question unrelated tot mold making. Do you use some sort of lighting rig when recording video, or do you just use whatever light you have available in your shop?

Hello hello, I'm reviewing your whole casting mood video, because I'm starting to do a lot of casting. My question is, is it mandatory for a sword (mines are warglaives wow), to make from the first mold literally half of my sword? To avoid the seam, I mean, if it is better if the seam is on the side blade and there is no problem sanding it, what about the edge? Thank you already for your answer because Cast and Mold is stressful the first times

How do you make the master though? What are good materials to make them out of like guns or weapons? Or pieces for armor?

Loving the series so far. Your style is great and it's obvious you've put a hell of a lot of work into the videos. One question, when you say do a little dance is there one you recommend like say the cha cha or would a two step do. Just asking.....

@PaulTunnicliffeChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Bill Doran Awesome, I think maybe some interpretive dance mixed with moshing might be my thing, I'll give it a go. Thanks :)

whats your original props made of?

I'm loving this series! Super informative. Have you tried any other alternatives for making molds (other than silicone)? I've seen some smaller casts using brands like Composimold, but I'm not sure how well it would work with resin casts of a larger prop

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't really experimented a whole lot with materials other than silicone 'cause silicone has always done what I needed it to.

@laurelwelch6295

5 жыл бұрын

@@punishedprops Thanks!

Could you use foam board to make your box for your mold? The foam board you can buy at office supply stores that you would use as a display board.

Is there a real reason for casting a prop if you are only intending to do a 1 off? I'm working on a good solid MDF gun, but is there a benefit to casting it in resin for just me? Keep up the great vids!

Thanks u this helps

@wadeslovick2815

6 жыл бұрын

*Speech 100*

so im trying to make replicas of the exotic sword crystals in destiny out of resin and siliconnmold, what should i use for the master object? clay?

@everlett1122

6 жыл бұрын

anything you want so long as you can bring it to a high finish and it does not stick to silicone

thank you for that! really helpful. I've made a skyrim dragon priest mask master to make a first ever mold with you because I think you have a really good interpretation and skills :D Few questions I have :D I need to use mold release or can I use vaseline for example. By the way if you do rondo slush directly in paper model you can easily separate paper from hardened bondo and resin mixture if you brush vaseline on the paper before slush... maybe you already knew that :P And also do you know what is the biggest difference between polyurethane and polymer? I've checked in stores around my home and I could only found Polymer resins... but from the description it sounded similar to polyurethane. Thank you for videos... I Can not wait for another video to come!!

Awesome

What about if you have inner cavity that need to be just as accurate as the outside? Would primed wood be ok to set into and extend thru a 2 part mold?

@punishedprops

7 жыл бұрын

+Beefalo Bart That would probably work.

Bill thanks for this awesome video! I'm looking into making my first 2 part silicone mold - however I have to make the master of the object myself. Do you think making it out of FIMO modeling clay would work, or would you suggest anther material?

@Mikey__R

7 жыл бұрын

Maja Kermelj Hey Maja, I'm also going to be making some miniatures to cast from fimo, I would be very surprised if, after baking, the fimo would cause any problems.

Can the final cast be drilled? How hard is the resin part after cooling?

If the piece has a front (showing) and back, then which side do you recommend to do first?

having a bit of a panic attack cause my mold won't split apart.... how long did it take pry the two parts apart? I've been at it for like an hour (i used ease release 200 on mold star 30 silicone)

How effective is this technique for casting large objects like a sword? what tips would you suggest for when a mold becomes particularly large?

Just wondering, once you've poured your resin into the mold is it worth putting it in to the vacuum chamber. Will it make any difference with the bubbles?

If I make a prop out of EVA Foam can I make a mold out of it right away ? Or does it need to be prepared in some first.

Nice instructive videos. Question, What wet clay do you recommend, brand? Where to get it?

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

Any non sulfuric clay will do. Some people like water based clay, like WED clay. I use plastalina, oil based clay.

are there any other materials i can poor into the mold instead of urethane resin

Can you reuse the mold for other projects, get it back to liquid or is the mold trash?

Greetings from the UK. Love your videos, I'm new to this and keen to get my first silicone mold project on the go. One question - does the urethane casting material suffer from captive bubbles in the same way the silicone does, and does it need vaccing or pouring from a height? Cheers

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

Bubbles can be an issue urethane castings. Designing good vents helps, but if they're a real problem in your castings a pressure pot is the best way to solve it.

@jeffvader811

6 жыл бұрын

Punished Props Academy This series has been quite helpful. I’m gonna try my hand at casting Han Solo’s DL-44 for a costume I’m doing.

hello i have a mechanical object that has lines that act as gaps to the inside what is the best way to fill the holes on something? I want to mold an airsoft pistol if that helps to make a mold for kydex. But am unsure if i should maybe use clay inside the gaps? or tape it off? any tips or advice as i dont want to ruin the pistol im trying to mold but if it gets a little gummy or stained im ok with it. Thank you!

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

Clay is usually the go-to for temporarily filling gaps. WED or Monster clay is oil-based and used the most for mold making because you can reheat it as often as you like and it won't ever dry out. There are also wax-based clays that achieve the same effect. If you want to permanently fill gaps you can use any kind of body filler. Wood filler and Bondo and other similar materials would do the trick, and can be sanded down afterwards for a smooth finish. - Paige

I am casting, not with resin, but with more silicone in my silicone two part mold. Do I still use baby powder like how it is used in the video at 5:11 or do I just add more Mann Ease Release to both parts of my mold?

@punishedprops

7 жыл бұрын

+SomeoneWithFreeTime You would need to use the Ease Release. Otherwise the silicone will bond to the mold, turning it into a solid block of rubber.

Is there any alternative to mold release for silicone on silicone, cause I'm just going to make the one two part mold and I see it a little pointless to buy the spray and pay for shipping.also do I have to treat bondo with anything before pouring silicone on it.

@punishedprops

7 жыл бұрын

+Ammon hoffman I don't know if there is an alternative, I just use what I know works.

can you use silicone in the cast to get a rubbery mold? you probably have to use mold release on it first though right?

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

You can cast silicone from a silicone, but yes you really need to use mold release otherwise it'll all cure into a solid block of rubber.

hey bill can you make a video about the tested box figures i would like to se that sorry for my bad english

@reinvanberkel5895

8 жыл бұрын

thanks

Thank you for sharing this information with us. Extremely informative. I have a question, if anyone knows the answer. I need to make a 2 piece mold to cast a car part that is made of rubber. I need to know what needs to be done to the master to insure the silicone will not stick to it? I was told I could coat it with Vaseline before pouring the silicone, but wondering if this is the only option, or if there are other methods? I will be using polyurethane for the copy.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Will your final cast be in rubber as well? Typically your mold material should be the opposite of your casting material - so silicone for hard resin casts, and resin molds for flexible silicone/rubber casts. Mold release will be your friend as far as getting the silicone not to stick. I highly recommend asking the folks at Smooth-On about this, as they give awesome advice and can even recommend specific materials for you to use: www.smooth-on.com/support/

@ButchNackley

5 жыл бұрын

The final cast will be Urethane Casting Compound, 80A Hardness. The original part I need to copy is the lower rear coil spring seat. They are rubber. I'll need to make at least two copies of them, so the mold will need to be reusable. I'll contact Smooth-on and give them the details and see what they suggest. Thank you very much for helping me with this.

@ButchNackley

5 жыл бұрын

@@punishedprops Thanks again for your help and sharing your knowledge with us. Using Mold Star 30, Mann Ease Release 200 and McMaster-Carr Urethane Casting Compound, 60A Hardness I was able to reproduce the part I needed.

Punished Props Could i sand away the seem line to smooth or to not that noticeable?

@theairsoftbandits7967

7 жыл бұрын

Ok Thanks :)

Is there anyway to help the pour viscosity of older resin? When I tried to pour resin into my mold it cures faster then i can get it into the mold. It isn't even a very large mold. Also I am curious who sells that curved hobby knife?

@aarrontaylor1222

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t know about the rest of your questions but he bent that hobby knife himself so he could cut some registration into the silicone as he released the master object

New to mould making. Cant seem to find anywhere in the uk who sells smooth on.... Which is what everyone one youtube seems to use. Is there an alternative that i can get in the uk?

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

Check here: www.smooth-on.com/distributors/

also, what would be the best silicone mold for a palm sized extremely reflective gold plated figurine?

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

I'd ask the folks at Smooth-On customer service! They're great at helping you figure out which of their products works best for your needs.

can we do this for rectangular bonsai pots ? maje a vid pls dude

its the vents that are stumping me, im going to be moulding a face hugger, im guessing 2 part but i have no clue where to place the vents or wether im better off dismantling my sculpture and doing 3 seperate ones, legs, body, tail.

I am doing Hela for a cosplay. I plan on sculpting the antlers in clay and then creating a mold. Any suggestions for a light weight casting material?

@punishedprops

7 жыл бұрын

You could slush cast it from urethane resin. That way it'll be hollow.

@graphicsdepartment7287

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Do you have a tutorial for that? BTW LOVE your guys channel!

Late comment, but what if you've made your master out of plasteline clay? How do go about making the clay 1st part of the mould?

If my master is made of plasticene clay (I have sculpted a figure), what material should I use to make the form of the mold before pouring my silicone? In your video your master is made of hard plastic and you use plasticene for creating your half-mold before pouring your first half of silicone. What material would work easily?

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

You can also use clay but a different kind. Frequently if our master is Monster clay, we'll clay the mold with Plastaline - you can probably use Monster clay or something similar for your mold.

Hey bill I want to be a prop maker. I was wondering if I have to go to college for it. And if I do what should I major and minor in. Thanks 👍

@calebwolfe4775

8 жыл бұрын

+Venger Voldur thanks so much for this info I now know what the best path to my dream job is.

Vc usou resina epoxi?

Can you pour silicone rubber liquid over polyurethane rubber items? I don't want them to stick together.

Another question, I have a head with shoulder clay sculpture, What type of mold you recommend me, one or two parts?

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

That would probably be a two part mold. You'd want to do either a brush up or a matrix mold.

@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460

6 жыл бұрын

Punished Props thanks

Any thoughts on offering workshops anytime in the future? I know I would pay money to come learn on a weekend or something. I think I saw Artyfakes offers that kind of thing but I sure cant fly to Europe. Seattle would be much more affordable.

What other form release also recommend. Because I sprayed the mold release of a purchase through your link and it still bonded and I did have a heart attack . Thank you

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why your mold didn't succeed. For the best recommendations on materials, talk directly with the folks at smooth-on.com

@jelly_hammer688

4 жыл бұрын

Vaseline/petroleum jelly. Trick is to heat it up a little with heat gun and brush it onto the silicone surface with a fine flat brush.

are you going to do a trial on how to cast a helmet

Punished Props, what kind of resin can i use to make a model airplane. I need it to be durable but semi flexible so that it wont break easy. Please!!! let me know. I am trying to make the Avatar Valkyrie shuttle for my boys since they dont sell it anywhere.

@punishedprops

6 жыл бұрын

I would ask the fine folks over at Smooth-On.

Urethane Resin is good with Latex molds!? Thanks

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

As long as there's no sulfur or anything inhibiting the cure, you should be good!

how would you prepare the mold if you need to have an internal thread in your mold?

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

I'd block the hole for the mold-making process and then drill the hole out and tap it after casting.

Which silicone do you use ???

how would you hide the seams after removing the cast from the mold?

@MrNataGator

7 жыл бұрын

anything you don't want on your piece you can probably sand away