How to Make Reusable Molds (CHEAP)

Learn an easy DIY budget-friendly process for making reusable molds from clay sculptures! Sculptor Andrew Keith lays out the supplies needed for it like silicone caulk, clay, plaster, and cloth. Then he walks through each step of the mold making process including applying thin silicone layers for detail, adding cloth strips for strength, constructing a burlap plaster mother mold, carefully separating the mold halves, cleaning up the pieces, and finally casting to reveal the finished plaster copy.
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Supplies
00:38 - Detail Layer
01:15 - Building the Seam
02:10 - Working on the Back
04:14 - Adding the “Key”
05:48 - Working on the Front
07:05 - Making the “Mother Mold”
09:34 - Casting
10:40 - Outro
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This portrait sculpting course will dive deep into the techniques and principles that will help you master the portrait. Portrait sculpting is one of the most difficult challenges that visual artists can take on but if you follow the lessons and do the corresponding assignments you'll be surprised how fast you will improve.
ABOUT PROKO 3D:
Instructional How to Sculpt videos for artists. These sculpting lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching. If you want to learn more about drawing check out my other KZbin channel: Proko - / prokotv
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Andrew Joseph Keith (andrewjosephkeith.onuniverse.com)
Producer - Andrew Joseph Keith, Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh )
Script & editing - Andrew Joseph Keith
Model images courtesy of www.pixabay.com

[@Proko3D]

Andrew here! I hope you found this lesson helpful for making your own molds! Be sure to check out the premium course for more in depth instruction on portrait sculpting - www.proko.com/s/SwbY

[@IshanDeston]

Instead of a tshirt you can use dryer sheets and tear resistant paper tissues. Also mix Vaseline with turpentine. 2 parts Turpentine to 1 part Vaseline. Stirr until Vaseline is dissolved. This gets you a more spreadable mold release and makes it easier to work with. For the plaster you can buy bandages and cut those up. If you soak them in plaster before putting them on you'll have an easier time (and you can buy plaster bandages in your art store)

[@AndrewJosephKeith]

Great tips!

[@Ratsong713]

I just started to sculpt last year so I watching your videos I can already tell that I'm getting better thank you

[@AndrewJosephKeith]

Glad to hear it!

[@brodieswift3061]

Such a fascinating process, thank you Andrew!

[@AndrewJosephKeith]

You're welcome!

[@carlosfrostygreen6855]

Thanks for the idea😊

[@catherinemurphy873]

Amazing. Thanks 👍

[@karrenofarc]

Thanks ❤

[@classicmetaldude]

SUPER COOL

[@johnriddle1849]

I was just beginning a sculpting project using your technique from your earlier video using the torso with this technique. Which is better this one or the first one? Thanks for another great video.😊

[@vinodjaylal4493]

Thnk u for the video

[@lahiruartcreation]

Thansk sir

[@judysali]

EXCELLENT⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@narendarn2444]

Amazing !!! Do these molds shrink after few days? and how many copies we could able to produce from the same mold ?

[@franciskisner920]

Would it make sense to wet the blue cloth with silicone before applying it to the model?

[@KaylaCelery]

Can you fill these molds with more silicone with a good release, or must it be resin/plaster?

[@michaelhagerty4846]

Could you use other cloth in place of the burlap on the mother mould? And if not what characteristics make burlap better than say gauze, cheese cloth, or denim? Great video very easy to follow.

[@AndrewJosephKeith]

Yeah any of those can work well and all will add strength. Just make sure the plaster soaks all the way through whatever material you use. Same with the silicone & fabric.

[@LucasRafaelDesenhista]

Very good! Hi from Brazil!

[@Thechezbailey]

Would this mould shrink?

[@christophersacntus3315]

hello sir.. chris here from kenya, i like your work. my question is ... can one use another figurine from maybe word, marble to produce a mold from silicon?

[@moonflowerasmr1771]

Hey Andrew! I watched your other mold making tutorial and I have a couple of questions... I know you prefer to used oil based clay with your sculptures and when casting molds. If I were to use WED clay for this same process, would I have to use any sort of sealant before applying anything? I have seen another tutorial of somebody making a mold around water based clay and they used clear shellac spray to coat their work before casting the mold. I was just wondering if you had any advice for that sort of thing? I know this is all a very broad topic and I could just experiment and play around but I wanted to know what you had to say first... Also I love your videos! They are very well made and super informative so thank you for what you do :) I appreciate you! - Hannah

[@AndrewJosephKeith]

I haven't used WED clay so I'd have to research it. someone else has probably answered the question somewhere and yes you can always try to test small amounts or small sculptures before doing larger ones. I imagine this would work but I'm not sure.

[@roypiltdown5083]

what's the lower size limit of this technique? we've been looking for a way to duplicate 35mm miniatures for tabletop games

[@bes6266]

100% silicone, cornstarch, mix till it resembles silly putty, push into mold casing (aka box ), take said sculpture and coat with cornstarch before pushing evenly into the silicone mold & let it settle, rest with sculpture inside mold for 5-10min, pull out the sculpture and repeat the process on the other half of said sculpture, make sure to make a hole for the pour.

[@loreleialexander8607]

I eat the exact same yogurt 😂😂 glad to know I have the right supplies on hand

[@rogerdevero8726]

But do you eat the same SILICONE

[@loreleialexander8607]

@@rogerdevero8726 😆😆

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

I wonder how you figured out this method of mould making. I assume for cheapness you use ordinary DIY silicone from a hardware shop/store, normally used in bathrooms windows & counter/ work tops

[@JamesJoseph-te3jm]

So you say plaster, is that the same as gypsum drywall mud??

[@AndrewJosephKeith]

they are different. I believe drywall mud has more shrinkage when it dries so it might not work as well as plaster of Paris.

[@cianmoriarty7345]

"How I affordably mass produce revenge against my boss" 🤣

[@mikebelanger1961]

Can you use polyurethane instead of silicone bro.?

[@hendrikvanleeuwen9110]

I dont see why not. Just PU is more expensive. Will be more durable too.

[@MrLibertyrogers]

Needing all that, it's not very cheap and convenient. You're better off just getting the silicone 2 parter kit to make the molds.

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

I just did this for the first time, but I think I messed up.

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

That is A LOT of material layers, and procedure

[@nowirehangers2815]

Latex is much easier