Using a plaster mold for resin

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    • March 6, 2018 at 5:53 pm #12606
      Katherine Swift
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      This question comes from Jessica:

      Hello! I am working on a new project, which consists of a need for a two part mold. My vision is to have the resin galaxy colored, or such with embedded flower petals inside. How would I go about that in a two part plaster mold? 🙂 Would love some helpful advice!

    • March 6, 2018 at 5:54 pm #12607
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Jessica,

      I’m not clear on what you want to do. Do you want to cast resin in a two part plaster mold?

    • March 8, 2018 at 12:20 pm #12623
      jessica
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      Yes, I am looking to cast the resin in a two part plaster mold. I have done things where I put the objects i am encasing in the silicone molds, but that was only with a one part mold. Would I place the flowers in the mold and then pour, mix them in with the resin then pour, or place them in pour, and keep placing them as I pour~

      • March 8, 2018 at 3:06 pm #12627
        Katherine Swift
        Keymaster

        Plaster molds do not work with resin. They are not flexible enough to release a casting.

        • March 11, 2018 at 1:42 pm #12675
          jessica
          Guest

          thank you, if i were to use silicone instead how would i go about the process then? 🙂

          • March 12, 2018 at 6:30 pm #12690
            Katherine Swift
            Keymaster

            Were you going to make the mold or do you have one already?

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