Latex Mould Making
A latex mould is a nice compromise between a fibreglass mould and a silicone mould. They take a little longer to make but they are more flexible than a solid fibreglass mould and much cheaper than silicone rubber. A latex mould will deteriorate over time since it is a rubber compound but thisis generally not an issue. As with fibreglass moulds you can have several sections bolted together. Small undercuts are not a problem with latex because of it's flexibility. Step by step latex mould making For a description of latex mould making we will make a two part mould of a deer head. The following steps are the general ones to follow regardless of what you are moulding. Step 1 Build a flange around the middle of the head where the mould will split. Fill all gaps with plasticene so that there is a clean right angle join between the object surface and the flange. This minimises any join marks when the two halves are bolted together. It's a good idea to place a few small 12m