Sculpting a Zombie from Monster Clay Part 2 - Making a Mould

[@_halloweener]

I cant tell you how many videos ive seen explaining the mold making process that have made no sense to Me! This video explained things so crystal clear my mind is blown!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks, glad it was helpful! :)

[@BettieMachete]

I have been trying forever to find answers to a lot of questions you answered all in this video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful! :)

[@harmony331000]

This was great and just the knowledge I was searching for! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks, glad it was useful!

[@coraboyer44]

I have spent the last week researching sculpting and moulding larger sculptures (trying to make an octopus), and three minutes in this has already giving me 100x usable information than the rest together.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks, glad it was useful!

[@maximilians917]

I am so happy that i found this channel 😅

[@dme3o]

Brilliant! Just the info I need! Great sculpture and great vid! Cheers!

[@thedarkpower]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@CraftyArt]

Great work and video! Can you tell me where did you get your vacuum chamber from? I need one

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks dude - I saw your alien moulding vids btw, very cool. I'm not sure actually - the vacuum chamber was a birthday present! This is the one I have though hvacstore.co.uk/sealavac-12-2l-aluminium-vacuum-degassing-chamber-heavy-duty-vacuum-pump-kit/

[@CraftyArt]

Thank you very much for the link and for the feedback! Really appreciate it. Keep up the great work 👍

[@elliotmott1869]

Thank you for the super informative video. is there a cheaper alternative to buying a degassing chamber? i'm pretty new to modelling and don't think I should be forking out £250 right just yet.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks for watching. You don't necessarily need to degas. If you're just making basic moulds and not doing anything special with them (like pressure casting) you can pour the rubber from a high point in a thin stream. This will help burst the bubbles as you pour. Using a long set silicon will also give it time to naturally degas as it sets.

[@DavidProctorGBD]

This is a wonderful series. Very helpful. Amazing work, keep it up!

[@thedarkpower]

+Gearbox Designs thanks very much! The last part is due shortly.

[@TerryMartinART]

When I worked at a dental lab they used an ultrasonic vibration plate to get the bubbles to raise to the top stone models made from the impressions.

[@thedarkpower]

Interesting, I'll have to investigate that method. Thanks!

[@TerryMartinART]

​@@thedarkpower your welcome, If a place had to have perfect pours, thats one. Any bubbles in a pour would have areas of the teeth or gums missing making it impossible to make a perfect fitting crown or denture. They also used a pressurized boiler when making things out of composite. Stuff was like a bendable wax uncured, bubbles in water would deform it otherwise. I have not tried to make any molds of anything yet for my sculptures, but this video will be very helpful. Thank You for the video !

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks, interesting process. I've been meaning to try dental acrylic to see if it's useful.

[@sarahhall5282]

Thanks for the video - it was very informative! Do you know of any good books or websites about the molding process (types of molds, when to use which, how/when to make multi-piece molds, etc)? I've found lots of instructions on how to mold -blank-, but little on why certain techniques are used.

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks Sarah. To be honest I don't - I'm largely self taught but I have found videos on youtube to be a fantastic resource too. Moulding's abit of an art form and everyone tends to do it slightly differently. You could check out Punished Props who have some good ones. I have a few other videos which cover mould making too which may be useful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnnIpH6Vm9qAbbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/oomvkmWueNlrh5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uldZ5snpqjlbc Hope they help!

[@JulianMakes]

I originally watched this first on release, but i'm back becasue i need to make a silicone mould! thanks so much for this :) (i'm hoping to do a casting eventually)

[@thedarkpower]

Hey thanks for watching! Glad it's proving useful. Good luck with the casting!

[@JulianMakes]

@@thedarkpower cheers :) I saw you used some T20 silicone and it's just arrived (got some wax too). I'll let you know how it goes! thanks again for your brill instruction

[@thedarkpower]

Fantastic - let me know how it goes :)

[@JulianMakes]

The Dark Power - it went really well! You can see the video here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXOymoyEpd6Kmqc I give you a shoutout to show my inspiration and to hopefully send some people your way. hopefully you’ll get a few visits from my video, I’m definitely going to try to do more lost wax stuff, if you ever need anything casted give me a shout. cheers again o/

[@artsculpture1024]

Great video! ...and you have a lot od cool equipment! Thanks for making this.

[@thedarkpower]

+DARK RIDE - Nightmare on Wheels thanks! Yep gathering some cool toys together ;)

[@DarknessBunny]

Thank you so much for the detailed commentary!

[@thedarkpower]

No probs, thanks for watching!

[@Neironify]

Can i put the whole sculpture in a container and pour the silicone.After that i can cut it so i will have the two sides of the mold right?

[@thedarkpower]

In principle yes, but think carefully about how air will be able to get out of the mould.

[@josephthompson565]

Great video, learned a lot of cool tips here. Keep up the good work.

[@RobbiLee100]

I struggle the most with molding, but this is a fantastic video. Great piece too!

[@thedarkpower]

+RobbiLee100 thanks, yeah me too to be honest. This is the first mould i've made that has gone completely right!

[@xzzx5858]

definitely the best and funniest way to clog your pipes

[@dcpunk4]

yeah..... clay down the sink cant be good

[@evone9141]

OMG... AWESOME AND SUPER HELPFUL:)

[@thedarkpower]

Thank you! 😊

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

Thanks for reply me about how to mold the monster clay including the eyes. Another question, Can I leave the monster sculpture without molding? because look very nice and I'm afraid if something happens in the process of molding. Also I don't have the vaccum that you use.

[@thedarkpower]

Yeah you can leave the sculpture, it'll be a little soft of course. You don't need to use a vacuum chamber for moulding though, I didn't for years. It does help you get a slightly better result though.

[@MrDaniel1832]

Great video, massively helpful! What would you recommend if I wanted to cast something in latex rubber? Use plaster mould with the same process as you have in this video? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks. Yes I've seen people make a plaster mould, pour latex in and leave it for a few hours so that a layer forms on the inside of the mould. You then pour out the excess and let that layer dry. It's a technique used to make masks and gloves etc.

[@MrDaniel1832]

@@thedarkpower would a plaster mould be suitable for multiple casts? I'm planning on using latex as you said, then filling it with a foam

[@thedarkpower]

@@MrDaniel1832 I gotcha. I've not tried myself but I think it would. This is the video I saw on the technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIqZnGmcpL14hJo

[@MrDaniel1832]

@@thedarkpower excellent, thanks for your help

[@ericclement1598]

Just wondering what the brand/ name of the pressure pot is?? Amazing piece by the way just finding sculpting via molding but very new at all of this so videos where people share knowledge are so crucial thanks for sharing your process

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much - here's a link to the website I got it from www.sprayequipment.co.uk/resin-casting-pressure-tanks/resin-casting-pressure-tanks.html

[@geniuscrash66]

A great series, how long would you leave your sculpt before casting a rubber mold?

[@thedarkpower]

+geniuscrash66 thanks! You can make a mould of your sculpture straight away.

[@willbrown4046]

So, the sculpture you were working with is an uncured ( soft) model from monster clay? Which grade monster clay did you use for the sculpture?

[@thedarkpower]

Yes that's right - monster clay doesn't cure. This is made from the medium hardness.

[@willbrown4046]

@@thedarkpower and you don't have any real problems with removing the water base clay without damaging the original sculpture?

[@thedarkpower]

@@willbrown4046 No,it's fine as long as you're careful.

[@willbrown4046]

Sweet! Thank you so much for posting this. Also, I've been searching around for materials and they all seem t0 be somewhat on the expensive side. What materials are you using for your molding and casting?

[@thedarkpower]

@@willbrown4046 No probs. I've changed from what I was using in the video and I'm using these at the mo - they're the most reasonably priced that I've found www.dwrplastics.com/general-purpose-moulding-rubber.html www.dwrplastics.com/pu-casting-resin.html

[@-webster3120]

Do you ever de-gas the mold after pouring?

[@thedarkpower]

If the mould is small enough to fit in the vacuum chamber then yes.

[@N4THANF0ST3R]

The clay that you call standard art clay is that the air drying stuff?

[@thedarkpower]

Yeah it's the basic water based, air drying clay you can get from art shops.

[@elliotroberts5676]

great work as normal, will you be selling them if so what sort of price will they be ?

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks - yes I will be making them available for sale - I'd say £40-£50 GBP something like that.

[@thedarkpower]

If you're interested I'll be running off a batch on 3rd June so this will be available from then, you can put in an advance order if you want though. Cheers! www.etsy.com/uk/listing/518497330/screaming-zombie-sculpture-figurine

[@Sweetheart8i8]

Thank you for the video! I would appreciate if you can help me with my questions. I want to mould the sculpture I made, just the way you did. Do I have to use any release agent on monster clay before I start molding? I also want to use plaster mould I made to get monster clay sculpture out of it. Do I need any releaser between plaster and monster clay?

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks for watching. I've not tried, but I suspect you wouldn't need a mould release if you're making a plaster mould from a monster clay sculpture. I've done this frequently with a chavant sculpture - the clay just peels straight out nice and clean. If in doubt do a test with a small blob of clay and some plaster.

[@Sweetheart8i8]

@@thedarkpower Great videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Sorry if I ask too many questions. Do I need releaser if I use silicone for molding monster clay? Can I use acrylic coating spray or vaseline as releaser?

[@thedarkpower]

@@Sweetheart8i8 I've never used release agents when casting monster clay in silicon, so you shouldn't have a problem.

[@Sweetheart8i8]

@@thedarkpower Thank you!

[@branp1924]

thank you so much. relaxing and super informational

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks very much!

[@Gawron..]

Is such silicone toxic, irritant (fumes)? What do they say on the package?

[@thedarkpower]

No silicon isn't very toxic - as long as you don't eat it you should be fine ;)

[@Gawron..]

@@thedarkpower Silicone glue (sealant) that smells like vinegar is toxic (at least it's bad for me). Acrylic paints etc. also work badly. The only paints that are not toxic for me are poster paints and watercolors. As for glue, it's only for office use for paper. I do not use any other. I have not tried hot glue (apparently completely non-toxic). All attempts end up with a problem permanently.

[@JulianMakes]

holy crap i won the 2019OpenersOpen with my octopus! Thank you SO MUCH for this video, there is no way i'd have done anything half as cool without it. thank you once again. In the middle of my 'making of' video, I've put a very short screencast/advert for your vid in mine with links etc. i hope you've had a few visits/subscribers from my way. o/ cheers Julian

[@thedarkpower]

Hey Julian, ah fantastic well done! Glad the video was useful. I've just had a look at your video, that's a really nice sculpture and really interesting to see your process. Thanks very much for the mention! All the best ;)

[@JulianMakes]

@@thedarkpower thanks to you too. cheers :)

[@BlackCat_2]

That is so cool! Great idea about using other bits of cured silicone to add more volume. Who knows when - if ever - I would have thought of that. Now I have something to do with my "learning phase" errors. :P Not many of those but most are really big molds so lots of silicone I can cut up. :D - Heidi

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks! Yeah it really helps as you can end up spending so much on silicon. Just make sure they're clean - if there's something on them it might stop the bits sticking together.

[@BlackCat_2]

That's good to know. Thanks. :) What do you suggest cleaning them (and not cleaning them) with? I have to confess to using some of my errors like the flat bottom (or sides) when I find a need for them so they have become a bit dirty.

[@thedarkpower]

+BlackCat2 i used white spirit although I reckon washing up liquid and water would probably do the trick too.

[@BlackCat_2]

Thank you! I will try cleaning my largest one later today and if it works well will then cut it up. I will make sure to store it in a sealed container so it won't get dirty again also. :)

[@dcpunk4]

Best tip of the video

[@keykey1401]

What brand is that silicone rubber please

[@thedarkpower]

Hi, it's this stuff tiranti.co.uk/product-category/mouldmaking/silicone-rubber/t28-silicone-rubber/

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

I want to make a silicone mold of the life size skull. What you recommend to me, brush mold or the technique that you used? I thinks if I use your technique will be a lot of silicone material or resin.

[@thedarkpower]

Yes I'd probably go for the brush on method for that, unless you can construct a very close sitting mold jacket. You can also roto/slush cast the resin to produce a hollow cast so you save on the amount of resin used.

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

The Dark Power I need to calculate the volume and materials cost. If I want to make a business

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

What brand are you recomend me for rotocasting?

[@thedarkpower]

I've only done rotocasting a few times so I'm probably not the best person to ask.

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

The Dark Power thanks

[@artsculpture1024]

Do you the silicone directly onto the moist waterbase clay? Or do you dry the surface of the waterbase clay they clear it with an acrylic clear and/or mold release?

[@thedarkpower]

+DARK RIDE - Nightmare on Wheels I pour the silicon straight on to the clay. I've not found that the moisture inhibits the cure at all.

[@artsculpture1024]

Wow! That is good to know. I sculpt with WED clay and would usually spray an acrylic ( rattle can) clear over it then a mold release. Again, great video!

[@thedarkpower]

+DARK RIDE - Nightmare on Wheels thanks. I can only comment on this particular type of silicon. I suspect other condensation cure silicons will be the same but I'm not sure. I know some platinum addition cures are ok with moisture too.

[@artsculpture1024]

Thanks for the info.

[@-webster3120]

Rum and Cokes, eh? Nice to be tuned up while working.

[@maximilians917]

Cool! Out of which material do you make the mold ?

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks - I used this stuff tiranti.co.uk/product-category/mouldmaking/silicone-rubber/t28-silicone-rubber/

[@maximilians917]

The Dark Power thank you so much!

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

If the air dry clay is the same like a water clay that you are using for molding?

[@thedarkpower]

+ROD Boricua no - air dry clay often has nylon fibres in it to hold it together when it dries.

[@rodlrfilmmakercreator1460]

thanks

[@FB-nc5nf]

What silicon are using?

[@thedarkpower]

It's this stuff tiranti.co.uk/product-category/mouldmaking/silicone-rubber/t28-silicone-rubber/

[@hoochhenry]

What price was it for the silicone nice work

[@thedarkpower]

The stuff I used was £22 per litre and I used about 2.5 litres for this.

[@hoochhenry]

The Dark Power would you have the name of it or link please

[@thedarkpower]

Sure, I used this stuff: tiranti.co.uk/product-category/mouldmaking/silicone-rubber/t28-silicone-rubber/ However I've since starting using this which is cheaper and seems just as good. www.dwrplastics.com/rtv-silicone-moulding-rubber/moulding-rubber/general-purpose/silicone-moulding-rubber

[@brettgarnier107]

Thank you so much, this was great!

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks for watching!

[@laurenlilith1467]

thank you so much for these videos :)

[@thedarkpower]

No problem, thanks for watching! :)

[@joebarton1998]

What silicone did you use please ?

[@thedarkpower]

I used this stuff tiranti.co.uk/product-category/mouldmaking/silicone-rubber/t28-silicone-rubber/

[@harrybonez]

what silicone rubber are you using?

[@thedarkpower]

I'm using T20 tiranti.co.uk/product-category/mouldmaking/silicone-rubber/t20-silicone-rubber/

[@HuntsForge]

My Dying Bride t-shirt :D Good work very informative and well presented, have subbed!

[@thedarkpower]

Cheers dude, yeah I do love MDB ;)

[@manic2260]

So currently my monster clay and armature are stuck in the gypsum mold and I can’t get it out. Any tips?

[@thedarkpower]

Sorry to hear that! Depending on the sculpture the monster clay should eventually give, unless the gypsum mould is locking on itself. So what I usually do is get a chisel or screwdriver between the two halves of the mould and slowly work it free - don't concentrate on one section, try and part the mould a little bit on each side. It can sometimes take forever but it should eventually give. If the mould is locked on itself or the two halves are stuck together you may need to cut it though. Good luck!

[@artsculpture1024]

...hahaha! noticed I wrote od cool equipment, 'spose to be "of"

[@theundeadsculptor6635]

*cough* i get paid on Friday *cough* so you got an etsy or summin?

[@thedarkpower]

Oh go on then ;) I'll be running off a batch on 3rd June so this will be available from then, you can put in an advance order if you want though. Cheers! www.etsy.com/uk/listing/518497330/screaming-zombie-sculpture-figurine

[@ediebluntzer5185]

very informative thank you

[@celikart]

woooow

[@AncientMantis]

Funny how a video like this has under 14,000 views and stupid crap like shooting butter with a sniper rifle will have over 14 million. Anyway... always good to see new stuff from you mate.

[@thedarkpower]

Haha, thanks - yeah sign of the times unfortunately ;)

[@ДаниилБроИгроман]

Good😊

[@thedarkpower]

Thanks!

[@besthobbit]

HELLO LOLA I LOVE YOU

[@claytonkeehn5493]

Why does it have to be soooo complicated 😰

[@thedarkpower]

I know! ;)

[@jordanb1811]

Cut away from your hands!!! Great, helpful video though. Thanks!