NuttyGambler Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Everyone now appears to be using RTV. What am I missing as to why it is preferred to resin. Is it because the RTV is easier to clean the mold afterwords? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Resin shrinks Resin stinks RTV can reproduce an undercut hard model. RTV lives longer And...... we all have refund money burning a hole in our pockets. jm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted March 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 OK that all sounds good. It is close to as detailed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 RTV picks up fantastic detail. Easy to use and easy to pour with. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted March 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 OK you won me over, just sent in my first order for the stuff. Now the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 On the whole, RTV silicone has always been the best do it yourself moldmaking compound. Price is usually the limiting issue, but alternate suppliers are minimizing that. It is (in most forms) easy to mix, pour, provides great detail with minimal mold clean up (no dremel), and lasts years with some care. There are also some great methods for using RTV to quickly reproduce a successful mold. Just make sure you use a prototype that is compatible (no sulfur clays, no un-sealed wood), and spend a good amount of time laying out and planning your mold to minimize waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
