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3-D Gel – Candy Mold?

November 6th, 2010 3 comments
Captian S asked:


Is it safe to use “3-D Gel Instant Molding Compound” to make a chocolate mold? It says it is safe and non-toxic, but there also a few ingestion warnings on the package it came in.

If you’ve used the 3D Gel before, would you say that it holds together well enough (not brittle) to use for this kind of thing?

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Where can I find liquid silicone to make rubber bracelets?

October 20th, 2010 1 comment
Rin Y asked:


I want to use a mold to make my own rubber band bracelets so I’m trying to think of what to make them out of that will stretch and not brake and isn’t toxic. I was thinking liquid latex or silicone, but there’s none at my local craft store, let alone in bright colors. Any advice?

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I want to make a movie prop from resin. How do I begin? What’s a good material to make a mold with?

August 28th, 2010 2 comments
Amy S asked:


I’m planning on making the armor pieces to Kroenen’s armor out of resin (the clockwork guy in Hellboy). I need to know how to begin. Should I start with a clay prototype, or what other material can I use? I need to make a mold so that I can use that mold to cast the resin in the finished shape and detail that. I have four pieces to make (ask me for a pic) and attach together with hinges. I also have to put leather pieces on it as well. I am choosing resin so it’ll have some noticeable weight and not be easily breakable. The pieces have to be at least a quarter of an inch thick on the base, with raised relief scrollwork. This is a project for a collector, and I want to make sure I get it perfect. If anyone knows the process of handmade molding, please please help!!

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