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Tip on removing original sculpts from Elasticlay molds
Hi all,
I discovered an easy method to remove original polymer sculpts from Elasticlay molds while lessening the distortion that often comes from having to pry the original out by the edges. (This applies mainly to one-sided objects with a flat back). Before baking the original, use a 1"-2" long screw to carefully make 2-3 holes in the backside. I prefer placing the holes near a deeper or more angled or complicated part of the piece. Create the holes by turning the screw; do not push down or use force in any way (although you might wish to make them a hair wider to accomodate any shrinking that happens during the baking process). The idea is that you will be able to screw the screw back into the hole after the piece has been baked. After the Elasticlay has been placed around the finished original and chilled, twist the same screw into a hole and use it to carefully pull the original from the mold. This way you are pulling the original from its center instead of trying to pry it out from the edges. Molds should then be placed open-side down on a piece of clear Pyrex glass for baking; this way you can see from the underneath if any distortion has taken place, and correct it accordingly. http://www.alleycat-art.com/store.html |
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