GrottyFurball
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Stupid question, I know. But is there a difference between molding silicone and the 50 year Dap silicone in a tube at the hardware store?
What's the difference?
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TD4242
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yes. See http://www.smoothon.com/ for molding rubbers.
propsculptor
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I've been a Moldmaker and FX Artist for 18 + Years and I can tell you that Smooth-On is one of he most Expensive suppliers out there!
Try this place...
Circle K Products
(R.T.V. Silicone Rubber)
P.O. Box 909
Temecula, CA 92593
Phone: (951) 695-1955
Fax: (951) 695-0605
Email: sbkcirclek1@verizon.net
It's not a stupid question, Silicone from a Hardware store is basically an adhesive, not a molding Silicone Rubber & it's much less flexible than Moldmaking Silicones available out there (Like R.T.V. Silicone).
Although I do know some artists who do mix 100% Pure Silicone from Hardware stores with Mineral Spirits to thin it down, and they use it in layers to make Silicone Dummies and for skins on prop Dummies or Puppets.
Try this place...
Circle K Products
(R.T.V. Silicone Rubber)
P.O. Box 909
Temecula, CA 92593
Phone: (951) 695-1955
Fax: (951) 695-0605
Email: sbkcirclek1@verizon.net
It's not a stupid question, Silicone from a Hardware store is basically an adhesive, not a molding Silicone Rubber & it's much less flexible than Moldmaking Silicones available out there (Like R.T.V. Silicone).
Although I do know some artists who do mix 100% Pure Silicone from Hardware stores with Mineral Spirits to thin it down, and they use it in layers to make Silicone Dummies and for skins on prop Dummies or Puppets.
