A Moldmaking How-to Guide: Steps in Creating a One Part Mold

A Moldmaking How-to Guide:
Steps in Creating
a One Part Mold
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Creating a One Part Mold
Hot glue can be used to secure the model to the base
and in the center of the mold frame.
Apply mold release to the model and inside the mold
frame. Allow specified time to dry. Applying more than
one coat of mold release is recommended.
Step 1
Pour and weigh
part “A” (base)
in an appropriate
container on
a scale.
Step 2
Tare or zero the
scale and weigh
proper mix ratio of
part “B” (catalyst)
into the same
container.
Creating a One Part Mold (continued)
Using a clean stainless steel spatula, or
clean wooden stir stick, mix material until
it is uniform in color and minimal color
striations are visible.
Slowly mix the material in a folding motion
to ensure minimal air entrapment.
Step 3
Step 4
If necessary, once material
is sufficiently mixed, using
a vacuum pump with a
desiccator or vacuum
chamber is recommended
to evacuate air that has
been incorporated during
the mixing process.
As air is removed from the
liquid rubber, the volume
will temporarily rise and
expand about three times
its original volume.
Step 5
Pour the mixed silicone until reaching the top of the mold frame.
Allow material to fully cure. Most moldmaking products should
cure overnight (about 16 hours) to achieve best results.
Creating a One Part Mold (continued)
Step 6
1
2
Remove all sides
of the frame.
Gently remove
the master model
from the mold.
Clean the mold
as needed.
3
4
Creating a One Part Mold (continued)
Step 7
Prepare your casting resin as specified.
Pour a small portion of the casting resin
onto the outside of the mold to ensure
inihibition does not occur.
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