plitz Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 What would be the best way to mold a beaver using water putty?The reason I ask is because the pincher's is whats throwing me off! I'm trying to make a 1 piece mold,I just don't know how to do the pincher's.Should I pour the putty over the beaver or should I try to push it down from the top? Thx... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Forget using a one part for a full side-flapper. You'll get much better results with a two part since the part is vertical, not horizontal. That's the reason the earlier LC Beaver molds were not adequate. Silicone doesn't produce the detail of Durham's and one part molds are only adequate for some designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plitz Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thx,Senko I will try to make a 2-part mold then.I will use your instructions on this site. So you suggest I use the Durham's then? Thx.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Durham's IMO produces only a minimal amount of detail that POP may not, but my 4" Beaver came out nice using POP. The cavity coat is important in that it not hide detail by being applied too thick. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plitz Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Thx for the tips........ What do you suggest I use as a sealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Glossy wallboard prep is easy to use and will last a few years. I still have the same can of Valspar after 4 years! Others on TU like thinned down 2-stage epoxy. A craft store or Lowes has a good selection of plaster sealers, but stay away from Mod Podge. You may as well use Elmers glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
