[Jewelry making - Article 00099] - [Orchid] Mold Making Materials

[Ben A Harris]

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    I need to purchase some liquid mold making supplies and request
    practical information on the properties of the various products
    offered. 

    I have used clear urethane mold compound but found it very difficult
    to control. I have used Rio Grande Ditto silicone and found it
    excellent, but expensive. 

    I am looking at Ferris See-Thru Flexible mold compound. This
    material is a lot less expensive than silicone and thus desirable.
    The catalogue description indicates it is transparent when baked at
    350 degrees F and is good for beginners. 

    The Question is, if I am molding a pattern carved from wax, what
    prevents the wax part from melting during the baking operation? It
    would appear this material is limited to reproducing original parts
    produced from metal? 

    Keeping an open mind,are there other molding compounds I am missing
    that might be better? 

Ben A Harris

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