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11. The cured
ComposiMold flexes
enough to release
this master easily.
The detail from the
crate can be seen
in this picture of the
mold.
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12. From left to
right are: EasyCast
epoxy, Popsicle
sticks for use as
stirrers, the mold, a
paper mixing cup,
and two medicine
cups for measuring
the epoxy.
13. To protect the
table, place the
mold on newspaper
before filling. This
mold is filled with
epoxy.
Time and money savings
If you have not ventured into casting because of the expense
or complexity of conventional mold making processes, or you
feel that you do not have the time or the skill, you should try
ComposiMold. ComposiMold offers several advantages for the
low volume or occasional caster. ComposiMold is inexpensive,
reusable and has no shelf life. The ComposiMold used for this
article is over a year old.
The process of making a mold is quick and, because
ComposiMold is reusable, it's very forgiving and mistakes are
easily corrected. The material is flexible so some problem mas-
ters with irregular shapes are no longer problems. It works
with whatever medium you want to cast, as well as whatever
you have on hand for mold release. It's an easy material to use
and you will not be banned from the house because of the
smell. Give it a try, you'll be pleased.
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14. The original crate and the reproduction. The
reproduction (on the right) has been given a coat of
gray primer so that the otherwise clear casting could
be photographed.
Easiest way to make molds - 7
MRH-Jan 2014
