How to Mold objects (Video tutorial series)

JBetts97

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How to Mold objects (Video tutorial series)

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04-02-2012, 11:30 AM

Hello all!

A friend of mine asked me to mold him some Dungeons and Dragons figures and I figured I would film a little walk through of the process !
In the video I'm molding a Ogre figure that requires some extra care when placing it in the clay . the head/ upper back area requires a slant in the clay due to the Ogre hunching forward . It makes for a pretty good example of a complex seam line (well maybe not complex, but not simple)
Enjoy!

Part 2!

The third video!

I will now be making different tutorial videos for you all due to interest . Make sure to vote on the current pole as to what kind of mold you would like to see next!

-Jacob

Here is another advice/help thread that may help you with your other builds . Thanks!

How to get the most out of your build (V2)

POLL :

What would you guys like for the next video?

A brush on Latex mold
A Brush on Silicone mold
A 1 piece block mold

Let me know in a reply to the thread! Thanks!

Here are some examples of different types of molds -

1. A one part box mold (OOMOO 25)

2. A two-part mold (OOMOO 25)

3. A brush on latex mold with fiberglass shell (Castin' Craft Mold Builder brand Latex compound)

Hope these help! Please remember to reply with any questions you have!

Hey everyone! This tutorial made the UnitedPropBuilders April 2012 News! Thanks Adam! [It's at 2:16]

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04-02-2012, 12:57 PM

Nice job on the tut. Jacob. I always like watching molding tutorials. It helps me understand a little more about what it takes to actually do this type of work. Where can you buy that clay from?
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JBetts97

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04-02-2012, 04:31 PM

Hobby Lobby and Michael's sell it for around $4 for 1 pound in store . It's cheaper online as well. Here is a link -

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/...g-clay-553537/

I prefer this clay because it is guaranteed to never dry out . Glad this could be of some help!

-Jacob
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04-02-2012, 06:26 PM

Nice tut, am already looking forward to part 2!
Cheers,
Cereal.
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04-02-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Cereal Killl3r View Post

Nice tut, am already looking forward to part 2!
Cheers,
Cereal.

Thanks man! I haven't seen any videos that have a time lapse of the full process , so I made one! (and am still working on it)
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04-02-2012, 10:46 PM

Simple tutorial, and really informative! I want to mold and cast a couple rounds of ammo I got from an army store and even a McFarlane Halo Figure or two. Thanks :P
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04-03-2012, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by MikyVengeance View Post

Simple tutorial, and really informative! I want to mold and cast a couple rounds of ammo I got from an army store and even a McFarlane Halo Figure or two. Thanks :P

Thanks man! Glad I could be of some help!
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04-03-2012, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by JBetts97 View Post

Hobby Lobby and Michael's sell it for around $4 for 1 pound in store . It's cheaper online as well. Here is a link -

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/...g-clay-553537/

I prefer this clay because it is guaranteed to never dry out . Glad this could be of some help!

-Jacob

Thanks for the info and the link Jacob. Seems like a pretty good deal.
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04-03-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by vshore100 View Post

Thanks for the info and the link Jacob. Seems like a pretty good deal.

You're welcome! I ordered some silicone today , so that means part 2 will be up early next week!
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04-04-2012, 07:05 AM

Righteous tut Jacob, very very informative. lol I might do this for my DM's models so he doesn't have to buy more lol.
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04-04-2012, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by JBetts97 View Post

You're welcome! I ordered some silicone today , so that means part 2 will be up early next week!

Well... get a move on!
Being someone who has never moulded/casted before, I am looking forward to the 2nd part of this. As I plan on trying out my hand at this process!

Cheers,
Cereal
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04-04-2012, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Mstruvmgc View Post

Righteous tut Jacob, very very informative. lol I might do this for my DM's models so he doesn't have to buy more lol.

Thanks man! Haha no one likes a angry DM !

Originally posted by Cereal Killl3r View Post

Well... get a move on!
Being someone who has never moulded/casted before, I am looking forward to the 2nd part of this. As I plan on trying out my hand at this process!

Cheers,
Cereal

I am going to film it as soon as I get the silicone in the mail! (That should be either Saturday or Monday) Thanks again!

-Jacob

EDIT:

I have a little question for you all -

Would you like to see several different methods of molding and casting? I have the materials to cover everything from brush-on molds to pour on molds . I will be molding several pieces for the Unity Project , I could take those and make them tutorials if you guys would be interested . Give me your feedback!

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04-04-2012, 11:23 AM

I for one would be very interested!
If you put time aside to do this, it would be very much desired and watched!!

Cereal.
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04-04-2012, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by Cereal Killl3r View Post

I for one would be very interested!
If you put time aside to do this, it would be very much desired and watched!!

Cereal.

Ok then! I'll be making more tutorials for sure then!
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04-05-2012, 06:35 AM

*raises hand* oh oh me too me too :-D
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