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Geoff Weber Inner circle Washington DC 1384 Posts |
I would like to be able to mold custom designed sponge objects. Can anyone provide me with guidance on a how to do this?
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
It would be easier to cut them ourself. Otherwise you are talking making injection molds and that is expensive.
Take foam rubber, wet it and freezr it. Now take and electric carving knife and go at it. You can color it with markers if you wish. I have always cut my own bunnies but I don't bother with the water and freezing. I just cut with regular scissors. Richard
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Tom Bartlett Special user Our southern border could use 763 Posts |
Try, http://www.smooth-on.com the foam I think you will need, is "FlexFoam-it! III". FlexFoam-it! III is not as compressionable as supersoft but I think it is close to regular sponge balls. They will send you samples if you ask.
Also check this link http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......rum=26&6
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makeupguy Inner circle 1411 Posts |
What do you want to make?
YOu don't' necessarily need injection molds.. but a lot of foam gets dirty fast in people's hands... if you OWN the molds.. you can make new ones as needed. I can certainly guide you through the process.. Mike http://www.makeupguy.com |
raywitko Special user western Pa 527 Posts |
Makeupguy,
Checked your web site, I'm impressed. When I was a kid I dabbled a little in theatrical make up. Didn't have any one around my small town to help me learn so had to go with books. Ray
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Perry D Winkle Regular user 173 Posts |
While I do not know about molding your own sponges, I can give you a helpful piece of advice on how the magicians of old made custom sponges.
You take a sponge with the right texture and soak it in water. Immediately place it in the freezer. once it is frozen you can saw and carve it as if it were wood. But only for short periods of time. You then have to soak it and put it back in the freezer until frozen again. The key is to only carve on it when it is frozen solid |
Michael Taggert Special user Fredericksburg Virginia 656 Posts |
Geoff call me
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JustinVisible Elite user South Jersey/Philadelphia Areas 453 Posts |
I too am attempting to make my own sponge props (PM for more specifics, want to keep it under wraps). My history in sculpting is with clays and stones (marble, granite). Any direction and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have tried the frozen sponge material. If I can sculpt what I want out of clay and then make a mold/injection mold and then use a pourable sponge material, please point me in the right direction. I have though about commissioning out the project I have in the works but it would be SO much more fun if I can do it myself (and eventually marketable too). What about the type of tools to use for details and such?? Thanks in advance. Cheers, Justin
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makeupguy Inner circle 1411 Posts |
Your best bet.. depending on the size of the projet.. is to make a silicone mold.. and use the 3lb soft urethane from Smoothon.. you can tint it virtually any color.. though primary colors are harder than pastels.
I can help you through it more if you want to email me. Michael@makeupguy.com |
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