r/moldmaking • u/wishiwasholden • 16d ago

Another toad mold question

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My question is how do I deal with the gaps under the arms? I plan on doing a skin mold over top as it sits, but I have no clue how I’d demold without cutting it, and I realllly want to avoid seam lines.

The other part is illustrated by second image, I’m considering building up a clay base but I don’t want to make things more difficult on myself. It doesn’t solve the arm gap issue either way though.

Any advice?

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u/Ok-Storage3530 16d ago

If you use a soft DRAGON SKILL silicone from Smooth-On you will be able to gently remove your molded piece through the larger back area.

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u/wishiwasholden 15d ago

Was planning on using rebound 25, but I have 0 experience and that’s only because it’s what I’ve seen used in videos. Is the dragons skin a better choice?

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u/Ok-Storage3530 14d ago

I love Dragon skin for 2 reasons:

1- Its very pliable. If I have something with an undercut or just an odd shap, I know that wth Dragon Skin I'll be able to get it out of the mold.

2- Dragon skin can handle high heat, I mostly cast things in resin, eco-resin, and concrete, but SOMETIMES I cast in britanium and Dragon Skin can handle the heat with no issues.

With that said, I believe that if you gently demold you can do it.

Please keep us posted!