HOW TO MAKE A MOLD BOX
How to Make A Mold Box? By Aarron Barry Mold making takes varied means and forms. You can opt for making a one piece or multi-part mold, blanket or block mold and use brushed, poured, glove, slush or injection method. It all depends on the type of model as well as the mold making materials and techniques being used. However, what is common to most mold making forms is the use of a mold box or container. This is nothing, but a kind of containment field that works to enclose the model and also the mold making material till it cures properly. Else the material may just flow out! Even if this is not the case, the box helps in forming a supportive flange around the mold. Following is a dekko at how to make a mold box: • A mold box is generally made of cardboard. Some artists prefer using wood, acrylic or plastic. A few even opt for a modeling clay box itself. You can use an existing cup, pan, can or bucket also, provided it suits the dimensions of the model. You are ...