Cold Casting a Bear Skull using Urethane Resin and Nickel Silver Powder (Making Things with Milo)

[@smoothon]

Check out part 1 of this video series here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fom7dGytZZyVb5o

[@paradoxfossils]

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[@deedeetee17]

I love the entire video. Only thing is the final product does look like Clay.

[@smoothon]

Thanks for watching. In person you can see the metallic appearance of the piece. Is there anything you would like to see Milo mold next?

[@deedeetee17]

@@smoothon thanks so much for your response. I’m a new customer and I will be using many of your products. I’m specifically looking for a video for a foam to make doll heads (about the size two fists) and hands. I’m looking to make some horror dolls and I want a nice firm foam that’s durable to make the heads and will take some outdoor acrylic paint. I see there’s a urethane expanding foam video. That’s coming up in a few days. Anxiously awaiting it.

[@smoothon]

@@deedeetee17 We are glad you are here! We will throw that idea on our list and see if we can make it happen for you. One of your best resources for someone new is our technical help line. We can answer any questions that you might have. www.smooth-on.com/support/phone/

[@tomaelbrecht2179]

I like your tutorials , btw i see other people pre powder their molds with the powders.Then they use iron whool to bring up the metallic effect but they say that if you rub to hard you reveal the epoxy. You didnt do that, is there any difference in the end results? Thx in advance.

[@smoothon]

Yes, making a gel coat allows for a more durable surface, less likely to have the metal scratched off.

[@butchershoptaxidermy4090]

Ok, hear me out. lol! I have a kind of crazy idea. I want to mold and cast a cluster of wine grapes. What do you think would be the best way to do that for a realistic look. Please don’t say do them individually 😂😂

[@smoothon]

For molding and casting a cluster of wine grapes, you can consider using a flexible silicone mold to capture the details effectively. It's important to ensure the grapes are securely positioned in the mold to maintain their cluster shape. For specific guidance and product recommendations, please contact Smooth-On Technical Support at [www.smooth-on.com/support/].

[@butchershoptaxidermy4090]

@@smoothon I just found the broccoli video! I’ll probably try to adapt that technique

[@stephanietottenham6046]

whats is the best resin to use for bone coloured skull castings

[@smoothon]

Smooth-Cast 320 is very popular for bone-type castings: www.smooth-on.com/products/smooth-cast-320/

[@cherylthompson8048]

Well done! I have some small vintage deer carvings I wanted to reproduce. You just solved a lot of issues for me. Thank you, Milo. It appears I am becoming a big Smooth-ON fan. Keep ‘em coming!

[@smoothon]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@engashrafhesen7127]

Good

[@thelieinbelieve6594]

How many times can you use the mold? And will you sell me a cast skull, lol.

[@smoothon]

This would depend on the material being cast.

[@engashrafhesen7127]

Good

[@smoothon]

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[@cherylthompson8048]

Wow! Amazing skill demonstrated. You have a fan in Florida, Milo! Thank you for your clear, insightful instructions. I look forward to more of your videos. I hope to learn more so I can have a few less disaters in my castings. God Bless! You are terrific. Cher in Central Florida

[@smoothon]

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[@MossManK]

Thanks for the video, does the casted piece mimic any "metal feel" as in cool to the touch? Or is it just a visual metal appearence? Thanks again.

[@smoothon]

It feels more like metal than resin on it's own, but it is mainly a visual appearance of cast metal.

[@popoworks3437]

Please admint subtitle indonesia...tks

[@smoothon]

Great idea! We will let the video team know.