How To Make a Silicone Mold of a Fish For Taxidermy

[@brandonfreer6348]

I have made hundreds of molds. Haven't made anything from them, just very satisfying to measure, mix and pour. Who needs a fidget spinner when you have SILICONE!!!!

[@holzmann8443]

If you do this process in reverse can you create a real trout?

[@telefunkenyou47]

Removing the fins to mold and glue back on is pretty slick! How you got the Brown to stay still and strait, is part I struggle with. After the fin removal, they tend to be non-compliant.

[@MR.B00_]

You killed something just to make a replica of it. Love it.

[@jjab99]

Great job on that trout, it looks good enough to eat.

[@yoopermann7942]

could you use a crystal clear iridescent resin to cast fresh caught fish? thank you for the tips and information

[@smoothon]

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[@KennethKempka-xg1jk]

What did you use for mold release?

[@smoothon]

We recommend using our Smooth-On Universal Mold Release for easy and effective mold release. You can find more information about it on our website smooth-on.com. Have a great day!

[@KennethKempka-xg1jk]

@@smoothon thanks

[@BloodyKylie]

Is trout edible after demolding from silicone?

[@smoothon]

+BloodyKylie it is not

[@ryanbarker5217]

did you roll your eyes when you replied, feeling obligated to answer this question despite knowing you're likely dealing with a future darwin award recipient?

[@kaersten3623]

I really wanted to know myself, because I would have wanted to simply, eat the fish. But I like your style Ryan Baker.

[@JS-rp7qb]

Five minute cure time... why wouldn’t it be? I’d avoid the skin, but no reason the filet shouldn’t be usable.

[@joshdawes2938]

How many times can you cast using the same mold?

[@smoothon]

It can be tough to say how many castings you will get from a mold because there are a lot of different factors that go into the casting process. We have customers that will get hundred's if not thousands of castings from their molds. If you have any specific questions you can submit a ticket to our tech support team and they can answer anything further for you. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

[@mr.gotthatasmr4698]

This may sound odd, but im trying to find a good material for a stressball. The kinds you buy at the store. Would this be okay to use? It would have a squishy filler on the inside of the silicone.

[@Ethical_living]

Mr. Got That "stressball"

[@spacebandit5743]

im a kid and if i ever had a chance to make this i will make tons of it and keep it as a toy XD

[@jckgardens]

Dear sir I am having metal birds fine art collection how to take the mould from that . Thank you

[@smoothon]

Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

[@jckgardens]

@@smoothon ok sir thank you

[@luartesanatoscroche]

This process serves to silicone baby too?

[@smoothon]

Yes, as long as you apply a release agent in the mold before casting the silicone.

[@kaersten3623]

But can you eat the prototype afterwards??

[@smoothon]

Not recommended.

[@anuragkumar-yx9jl]

Hii I want to talk with you on watsup

[@HAUNTERMAKERcom]

and that cost HOW MUCH to do that!?

[@kaiyodei]

and almost any dead animal is usable? what are the legalities if someone uses a road kill reptile they find that is protected and they sell copies of it? do you have some reptile videos? can I slather a furry or feathery animal with some goo and cast that?

[@DavidCaza84]

Muy bueno