Thank you for the tutorial, it's much appreciated (just wish you had shot the video horizontally vs portrait for better viewing) Do you happen to know if this co you suggest sales full skulls? I want to start making skulls to paint as Dead of the Dead sugar skulls. Again, thanks a ton for sharing
@@PacificMoldDesign Thank you for getting back to me, I appreciate it. I'm looking for the full skull mold. I went to your webpage, the full skull that you have is pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I'm brand new to this whole art thing. (I used to be half decent...clear back in my high school days) I was in a bad accident when hit by someone texting and driving and unfortunately permanently disabled. Was/am looking to try to do art projects to focus on something other than pain. But with being on disability, I can't afford to spend my money on such "luxuries"....maybe some day
I just received my 2 skull molds, they came with no directions/tips at all, and i cant wait to start making some! I have a question about using the latex vs just wax as a release agent, the latex seems like an extra step, why do it at all
Our phone, email and all forms of messenger are available to you. Instruction manuals are useless when you consider the many ways to approach a project. What material are you wanting to cast? I assume foam? If this is the case, please do a partial test. ABS is rather porous and foam tends to stick to the molds.
Hi thanks for your replies, I bought the 2 part fence post foam and the bond builder latex shown in this video, I was unable to find any wax release, yours is sold out, which is the route I wanted to take, seemed like the latex was a more time consuming step, is there pros to using latex vs wax? Are they both paintable afterwards
Mike yes, you have to use a wax based release agent. We have a Honey Wax or you can find some others online. Find a carnauba based wax and give the molds a few coats. If you are using Great Stuff, trip up on the release, the stuff is tacky.
There was a latex series of layers added, cured then removed. Let’s call that a shell or mask. You then place the cured latex shell or mask back into the mold and the load it with the poly foam. Now you have an ultra lightweight skull that can be colored up.
@@kell2resq you should remove the latex before adding the foam because the latex could rip if removed as one piece. Once removed, you can paint the latex like a typical latex mask.
Pacific Mold Design would that still work with the latex layer too? Been using the polyurethane with the honey wax but it always hasn’t released uniformly like I’m seeing with this. How much would you spray in for this? And also while I have a moment, what’s a good way to clean them
Joshua The latex layer is a surefire way to contain the material. If you are using the wax, there meeds to be 3-4 solid coats before pouring. If you are using a spray, it may be the wrong stuff. Cleaning, send my some photos of what you are fighting. Pacificmolds@gmail.com
Perspective is everything. If you use the 11" mold and tilt it forward during casting the face size is more accurate that the 8". The 8" mold is good if you just want something 8" in total size. I prefer the larger for the realism.
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Great straight forward instructional video. Much appreciated!
Dude, thank you so much!! This was very helpful!
We cannot take all of the credit. The gent in the video really nailed the process
I couldn't stop watching...LOL...I appreciate ya!
Thank you for the tutorial, it's much appreciated (just wish you had shot the video horizontally vs portrait for better viewing) Do you happen to know if this co you suggest sales full skulls? I want to start making skulls to paint as Dead of the Dead sugar skulls. Again, thanks a ton for sharing
Hello, you are welcome! Are you seeking a full skull mold or are you asking how much each casted skull might sell for?
@@PacificMoldDesign Thank you for getting back to me, I appreciate it. I'm looking for the full skull mold. I went to your webpage, the full skull that you have is pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I'm brand new to this whole art thing. (I used to be half decent...clear back in my high school days) I was in a bad accident when hit by someone texting and driving and unfortunately permanently disabled. Was/am looking to try to do art projects to focus on something other than pain. But with being on disability, I can't afford to spend my money on such "luxuries"....maybe some day
Do you think you could make a video using the molds for Cement or plaster of Paris?
How many latex shells do you get out of that jar?
Goodness, quite a few can be achieved. I would imagine 30-40
thats great thanks for sharing !! HFL!!
Can you use plaster of Paris? I want to do the outside of my fireplace but if it gets hot it will melt the latex and the phone might catch on fire
I just received my 2 skull molds, they came with no directions/tips at all, and i cant wait to start making some! I have a question about using the latex vs just wax as a release agent, the latex seems like an extra step, why do it at all
Our phone, email and all forms of messenger are available to you. Instruction manuals are useless when you consider the many ways to approach a project.
What material are you wanting to cast? I assume foam? If this is the case, please do a partial test. ABS is rather porous and foam tends to stick to the molds.
Hi thanks for your replies, I bought the 2 part fence post foam and the bond builder latex shown in this video, I was unable to find any wax release, yours is sold out, which is the route I wanted to take, seemed like the latex was a more time consuming step, is there pros to using latex vs wax? Are they both paintable afterwards
so how many ounces are in each bag ?
Have you ever added just the foam mix w/o the latex? Anything that can be sprayed inside to prevent sticking?
Mike yes, you have to use a wax based release agent. We have a Honey Wax or you can find some others online. Find a carnauba based wax and give the molds a few coats. If you are using Great Stuff, trip up on the release, the stuff is tacky.
Just curious if you tried it this way, did it work?
If I wanted to do a permanent wall, which is going to be an outdoor wall, would you recommend these foams?
Each foam manufacturer has a different rating for outdoor use. I would imagine a cement based product would be much more suitable.
Thing is latex doesn't hold up to uv light etc.... just look at elastic bands left out in the sun....
i don't get it, you used latex and then when you pulled them out off the plastic there was no latex ?
There was a latex series of layers added, cured then removed. Let’s call that a shell or mask. You then place the cured latex shell or mask back into the mold and the load it with the poly foam. Now you have an ultra lightweight skull that can be colored up.
@@PacificMoldDesign is this to say it's not paintable if it doesn't have a latex shell on it?
@@kell2resq you should remove the latex before adding the foam because the latex could rip if removed as one piece. Once removed, you can paint the latex like a typical latex mask.
Would this also work with expanding spray foam from home depot?
The Great Stuff is really tacky. If you must try it, use a carnauba "wax"...a few layers.
Any idea on how to remove spray foam from the mold. Oops
Can I use cooking spray as a release agent?
If you are using cement based products, absolutely🤘🏼
@@PacificMoldDesign I just bought some skull molds and I am ready to start making some skulls for next Halloween. Thanks for the tip
Would polyurethane foam work too?
Joshua that is essentially the same material. If you choose to use pure foam, you will need a wax release agent. We carry "Honey Wax".
Pacific Mold Design would that still work with the latex layer too? Been using the polyurethane with the honey wax but it always hasn’t released uniformly like I’m seeing with this. How much would you spray in for this?
And also while I have a moment, what’s a good way to clean them
Joshua The latex layer is a surefire way to contain the material. If you are using the wax, there meeds to be 3-4 solid coats before pouring. If you are using a spray, it may be the wrong stuff.
Cleaning, send my some photos of what you are fighting. Pacificmolds@gmail.com
Pacific Mold Design thank you. When I get home today I will
Pacific Mold Design it’s mostly residual polyurethane before I found out about the honey wax
what size mold are you using in this video?
These are the 8" molds
@@PacificMoldDesign oh ok...oops I just ordered the 11 inch
@@PacificMoldDesign you said the 8 inch are more life size correct?
Perspective is everything. If you use the 11" mold and tilt it forward during casting the face size is more accurate that the 8". The 8" mold is good if you just want something 8" in total size. I prefer the larger for the realism.
@@PacificMoldDesign Alright cool I will just stick with 11 inch.
Turn your DAMN PHONE PLEASE
At least you said PLEASE.
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