Anybody remember the silicon clam mold tutorial? Durhams?

[sloegoe]

I was wondering what kind of silicone he used and how he got it to mix well with water. It looked like he was using a caulking gun and Home Depot 1part silicone. It looked like a very economical way to produce some easy Senkos. Where do you guys buy the Durhams mold putty?

[redg8r]

Hi sloegoe,

Thats my tutorial, Jed (Riverman) & I found this process a few years ago on a "special effects" newsgroup.

Yes its 100% clear silicone caulk.

Although results from members have varied, I like using it & dont have many troubles.

There are tradeoffs, but cost isnt really one of them. RTV silicone is similar in cost & much much easier to work with (its pourable).

However the silicone caulk is widely available in every hardware & home improvement store.

The caulk is thick to begin with & adding water thickens it more, making it easy to introduce bubbles, but the water quickens the cure to under an hour.

If you can coat your bait with a thin layer of caulk before molding it, it will make for better results, thats about the only update I can give on this particular method.

Welcome to TU & enjoy your craft.

redg8r

PS, you only need a few drops of water & just mix it slowly & thouroughly.

As for Durhams water putty, its in the home improvement/hardware stores, look around the plumbing aisle.

[sloegoe]

Thanks for your input redg8tor. I'm going to try one tonight with the silicone. Is that the same durhams as in the hardware store? That's what all these guys are making their molds with?

[Fish_N_Fool]

Yes, it is made for patching holes in walls and stuff. You mix it up into a thin batter and pour it. It has some down sides also but works good in general.

It can be found at most hardware stores in the same area as p[laster and other fillers.