Learn mold making for silicone masks with master mold maker Mike Cooke. From laying up the clay wall and brushing up the surface coat to adding layers of fiberglass and reinforcing delicate areas, Cooke teaches you how to create durable epoxy and fiberglass molds that you can use to run multiple high-quality silicone masks. If you're a mask maker looking to take your skills to a professional level, this course will help you get there.

Intermediate Level

3h 58m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Mapping Out the Seam Line - 8min

3. Tools & Materials for the Clay Wall - 2min

4. Final Inspection of the Sculpture - 18min

5. Laying Up the Clay Wall - 34min

6. Smoothing the Clay Wall - 37min

7. Creating Registration Keys - 8min

8. Prepping Epoxy for Mold Making - 3min

9. Prepping the Sculpture for Molding - 6min

10. Applying the EpoxAcoat - 25min

11. Reinforcing the Lip Cupping and Eye Sockets - 6min

12. Student Q & A - 3min

13. Repeating the EpoxAcoat Process - 12min

14. Filling Gaps with Free Form Habitat - 15min

15. Layering Fiberglass - 61min

16. Wrap Up - 1min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Black nitrile gloves

Turntable/Lazy Susan

CLAYS/PLASTERS

EM210 White Clay

Sculpted soft modeling clay by Reynolds

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Gloss clear spray

EPOXYS/GLUES/THICKENERS

CA superglue Insta-Cure+ by BSI

CA accelerator Insta-Set by BSI

Cabosil

Free Form Habitat black Epoxy putty (Smooth-On)

Free Form Air sculpting Epoxy dough (Smooth-On)

FABRICS/FOAMS

Dense foam blocks

Upholstery foam

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Cheap plastic bristle brushes

Chip brushes

Soft brushes

RELEASES

Frekote lift 770-NC by Loctite

RESINS

6 ounce fiberglass cloth

10 ounce fiberglass cloth

EpoxAcoat grey (Smooth-On)

EpoxAcast 650 (Smooth-On)

EpoxAmite 100 (Smooth-On)

EpoxAmite 101 hardener (Smooth-On)

Ure-Fil 9 (Smooth-On)

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Latex free makeup sponge

Soft sponge by Mudtools

Various sponges

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% alcohol

CRIMPING, PLIERS & GRIPPING TOOLS

Pliers

CUTTING TOOLS

Clay cutting board

Clay cutting wire

Fettling knife

MEASURING TOOLS

Digital scale

SCULPTING TOOLS

Metal and plastic clay scrapers/kidney tools

Metal dental tool/spatula

Small tapered metal dental spatula

W21 Kemper loop tool

OTHER TOOLS

Hairdryer

Money counting finger tip

Silicone chisel tools

SUPPLIES

Baby powder

Black sharpie

Canned air

Panel board nails

Saran Wrap

Wooden mixing sticks

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyMike Cooke

Master Mold Maker

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