making a mold of a mold

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    • February 6, 2018 at 8:50 pm #12121
      Katherine Swift
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      This question comes from Oli:

      I would like to use the shape of an item as a mold.
      Making a mold to duplicate the item is pretty straight forward but can you advise me how I’d make the item itself a mold please?
      Is it possible to use a rubber mold to make a rubber mold?
      I’d really appreciate your advice.
      Cheers
      Oli

    • February 6, 2018 at 8:52 pm #12122
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Oli,

      Yes, you can make a silicone mold of a silicone mold. Coat the silicone mold with a mold release before pouring the silicone, otherwise, you will end up with one big block of silicone. (no one wants that!)

      This one in our shop will work: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/alumilite-rubber-to-rubber-mold-release?variant=965319173

      Does that answer your question?

    • February 7, 2018 at 7:45 pm #12128
      Oli
      Guest

      It sure does answer my question.

      Thank-you,

      Oli

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