Molds and casting

Nocturne

Active Hunter

• Oct 6, 2005

• #1

Hi.
I have a 'template' (Not too sure what the right word is) for making some grenades.
BUT Rather than cast them in resin, I want to cast them in latex (or some other rubbery substance) so that they're safe to throw at people.

Any tips from you experienced casters out there?

 

judz dwedd

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 6, 2005

• #2

www.smoothon.com Try the expanding flexible urethate. You can make Nerf grenades.

 

Nocturne

Active Hunter

• Oct 6, 2005

• #3

Hmm hadn't thought of that... I was more concerned about making the molds than what to cast them out of, I think mainly because I'd settled on liquid latex (something I keep plenty of around for making LRP-safe swords ... and lightsabers)

 

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Fettster

Active Hunter

• Oct 6, 2005

• #4

silicone is probably best for the mold as the only thing that will stick to silicone is silicone itself

 

Darth Mule

Active Hunter

• Oct 6, 2005

• #5

I'll second that.. Silicone is wonderful stuff