Practical - Silicone flat moulds 12.10.16

Making the mould 

• Shevant clay
• Fixing spray
• Let it dry 5-10 mins 
• Spray with petrol ease
• Create form for moulding

Properties of silicone 

• it hates Aloe Ver, garlic and latex - it will not set 
• equal amounts of silicone A & B (50g A 50g B)
• Keep silicones separate (once contaminated; its useless)
• Deadener - agent making the silicone softer/flesh like

Making a negative mould 

• prepare the working station 
• cover the surface 
• mark wooden sticks A with a stick A 
• change gloves
• measure exact amount of silicone B with stick B 
• mix well, work quickly 
• pour over the sculpture 
• keep all products clean - use wipes provided 
• always wear mask and goggles

How to remove the mould from the cup

• cut down side of cup
• be brutal
• lift away from plastic
• remove clay from silicone
• pick off edges

Think about the Hybrid character 

• what character 
• what moulds i will need to make
• get a baking tray and mould straight onto it-poundland
• will learn how to build walls around using clay
• cheap plastic food trays 
• practice sculpting  

Once removed 

• using super bouldes (liquid plastic)
• boulders - thin it with acetone 
• super bouldes - thin it with alcohol 
• clean - wrap in cling film