fiberglass question

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mcdennis

Hunter

• Jul 7, 2004

• #1

I would like to try to make some of my fett parts out of fiberglass. Specifically the gauntlets. I've already picked up the prop builder's molding and casting handbook by Thurston James, but I was wondering what material people use to make their molds for casting in fiberglass. I'm guessing plaster would be difficult, so do you use latex, silicone or what? Advice from someone who's done this before would be great. Thanks

 

bh7603

Active Hunter

• Jul 7, 2004

• #2

the good wa is to use silicon...but gets expensive by the bucket.....

 

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Bexley

New Hunter

• Jul 9, 2004

• #3

If there are no undercuts, making the molds out of fiberglass works well. Otherwise, silicone. Which is expensive.

 

Yautja

Active Hunter

• Jul 17, 2004

• #4

you can use casting latex as well for making the mold,just be sure and back it with a plaster jacketYou can thicken the latex with cabosil.

 

MonCal

Active Hunter

• Aug 30, 2004

• #5

There is some good "how-to" info at smooth-on.com . Not specifically on fiberglass but for brushing on silicone molds and mother molds etc.