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| − | + | Mold making is easy to do when you use a pre-packaged two part silicone mold putty. Silicone putty is non-toxic and can be used for creating simple but detailed molds. Easy, fast, flexible, and accurate, silicone putty is ideal for using with precious metal clay or polymer clay. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Choose a subject. This project uses a curable putty to make a mold from an original object to copy, not directly to create the form which the finished product will take. Make or choose one or more small, moderately thin objects without narrow or undercut parts, and with interesting relief, to copy. For instance, a coat button. | # Choose a subject. This project uses a curable putty to make a mold from an original object to copy, not directly to create the form which the finished product will take. Make or choose one or more small, moderately thin objects without narrow or undercut parts, and with interesting relief, to copy. For instance, a coat button. | ||
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#*To use: Once the mold is set, just lay the clay on the mold and run a [[Use Sponge Rollers|roller]] across it to transfer an impression of the mold. | #*To use: Once the mold is set, just lay the clay on the mold and run a [[Use Sponge Rollers|roller]] across it to transfer an impression of the mold. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
