SILICONE MOLDS FOR SCULPTURE Advanced Techniques for applying layers of silicone with thickeners

Creating silicone molds for sculpture involves a lot of work, patience and creative thinking. Silicone molds can also be made easily. Because of the complex nature of some sculpture, a little more ingenuity and engineering is required. In this video I share how I use my methods for creating a complex mold and advanced techniques in an easy-to-understand tutorial. I prefer my silicone jackets to be between ¼” – 3/8” thick. About 4-5 layers of silicone should get you there. Molding preparation is half the battle, but it makes the process much more easy. Please, be patient with yourself and your materials. The sculpting process is a joy. Treat it that way. Best of luck.
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