Antique doll head that'll be used as a tiny succulent planter in the garden.
Best Mold Release for Silicone & Cement?
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I've made some Mold Star 16 Quick molds to cast some vintage doll heads and a vintage mug for my garden. I want to cast them using RapidSet CementAll. I want to get as many castings as possible without damaging the $$mold. I have a can of Mann Ease Release 200. Is this the best product I can use?
Getting ready to do the pour for the first half of the silicone mold of this vintage mug.
The Silicone molds are very detailed and precise.
I plan to slurrying pour the molds with tjis. It quick sets in about 20 minutes by chemical reaction, not "air drying".
Gosh I wish you were my neighbor, I can't wait to see how this turns out. If you don't get an answer you might want to ask on Instructables. They seem to know how to do it all.
Hi there! I want you to know that the doll head you are showing is NOT a porcelain head it is a composition head. Composition dolls became the more alternative before plastic. Composition is made of paper, wood chips/sawdust & glue poured into a mold. It is finished with a moisture resistant coating on the outside layer, however the inside is raw as you can see on the edge along the bottom of the head where it was cut. The raw material will fall apart the first step I would take would be to coat the inside with a waterproofer such as poly urethane
First, let me say that this is embarrassing. I'm pretty sure you wanted help with a project, not ridicule. Secondly, Maureen is right. Seal the head really well first then make your mold. If you are using silicone it should be fine as that's not a very moist medium. The mold release you purchased is fine, you can use petroleum jelly, vegetable oil, even Pam. Good luck!
I love you idea! Your mold is very well made. Since it’s a 2 part mold, you will be able to make many doll-head planters. The mold release should work well since it is a spray so it can get into all the small crevices and facial features. How are you going to make a place to put your plant? Paper cup or votive cup that has been cover in mold release? Hen’s and Chick’s would look great in the doll head planter. Did you make the mold yourself or had it made?