Molds can be made of rubber, steel, clay, brass, wood, plastic, lead, and even sand, and people use them to cast objects ranging from 40-foot bronze Buddhas to microscopic cell structures. This article focuses on casting small objects in rubber, which is a reliable technique that’s employed throughout the film and special effects industries, as well as the jewelry industry.
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Moldmaking
How the pros replicate objects.
In principle, moldmaking is a simple process, but with every object you want to replicate comes a new series of pitfalls, innovations, and solutions.
This article explains how to make ...
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