Silicone Mould Making

About

How to make two different types of silicone moulds that can be used to cast multiple different materials in high volume. Please bring two objects – 1 no bigger that your thumb and relatively simple in form (such as a battery) and a second object, no bigger than a grapefruit that can be of more interest (such as a toy).

What Will I Do

Day 1
Introduction to the material and an overview of what it is used for.
We will then make our first simple block mould using the smallest object to understand mixing ratios and pouring. After this we will move onto making the first half of a 2-part flexible mould with a rigid plaster jacket. To finish the day we will demould and cast into the block moulds using a variety of materials (Plaster, wax, concrete)

Day 2
Completion of the 2nd half of the 2-part mould. To finish the day we will aim to demould the objects and cast into them.

Additional Information

Please note there will be a 1 hour lunch break each day (lunch not provided)
Basic materials are all included
The cost of the course includes 1kg of Silicone. Additional Silicone is available to purchase on the day if required.
Open to all levels including beginners
Health and Safety briefing will be given

What Should I Bring

Please bring a notebook/sketchbook
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear