FishBones Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Can't find the original thread where it was suggested so I just wanted to post a thanks to the gentleperson who mentioned using floor wax on their masters before molding. I've expanded a bit on the original suggestion. The one thing I really hate about the autobody paintsandpaintsandpaintsand method is that it takes so long for the paint to dry. Generally (I live close to the ocean) I need at least a day for a coat of paint to dry. Meaning prepping a master can be a week long process or better. What I'm doing now: Sculpey master, get it as smooth as you can, then mold. Then acrylic copies, sand til you get to about 1000 grit, then wax, wait, wax, wait, wax, wait. The wax only takes 20 to 30 minutes to dry and acts like a very thin, non bubble\ing or dripping paint. No need to sand in between and you get a beautiful, glossy finish. As always, the better the surface you start with, the better the molds and the better the copies. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 That insight was my idea. I discovered that about 15 years back when I was a custodian working for the school system. The wax was a polymer based formula that spread and bonded with heat. It was actually used with high speed buffers but it makes a very long lasting coating and if you will actually soak the mold overnight make sure you have all the excess wax wiped off. Let it sit for a couple of days and dry. Then do about six thin coats, it also makes for a super strong POP mold. I've actually dropped them on concrete floors and only had the corners to chip instead of the whole mold shattering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
