chachybaby Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 hey guys, just wondering if anyone else had problems creating a hand pour mold using a sculpey clay master and PoP?? I applied a releasing agent before pouring the mold, but the mold dries very tightly around the master, and since its not plastic it doesn't easily come out after curing. I end up destroying the mold trying to get the damn thing out... I even tried setting some small screws in the top of the master to have something to pull with and equally distribute when pulling it out of the mold. Still no luck. thanks, C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I think you might be better off using RTV silicone or vene wal-mart silicone for that matter. There is a huge thread on it. I believe it was started and tutorial by Longhorn. The rule of thumb is soft model----hard mold. Hard model.....soft mold. Hope this helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Another way to make a master for a POP mold is to carve it out of canning wax. I've done this successfully many times. The wax is melted in the oven and leaves no residue. The cavity can be coated as usual and you can then make as many duplicate master as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 ok great, will try these methods too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 An easy way to do it is just don't bake your sculpy clay. That way it just comes right out. You won't have a master but you can make more molds from the first mold. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 nova great point, I will do that next time so I can keep using the sculpey and PoP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I have only ever bought one package of sculpy; and I still have it. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 ya your right, if you don't bake it and try and keep it somewhat clean, it can be used over and over. I'm liking it so far, very easy to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I keep mine in a ziploc baggie, just to try and keep it clean and fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I keep mine in a ziploc baggie, just to try and keep it clean and fresh. Ditto. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pancho Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 CB I have been using sculpy clay for about three years now and really like it very much when carving up my baits. One tip I can give you is to primer the clay once you have it formed. Follow up by wet sanding the bait to remove all the sanding marks, If you have really deep sanding grooves you can always apply glazing puddy over the grooves . Re sand and apply a second coat of primer sand again and the bait should be ready for casting. Once you mold box is ready fasten you bait to the box and apply some pam cooking spray over the bait and inside the mold box. This lubricant will help you release your bait out of the POP. I hope this helps you with your projects. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 thanks frank, I will keep this in mind too. I tried using the sculpey as a master without baking it. The PoP mold came out great, sculpey peeled out of the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
