![]() EZ- ShellMaker™ will bond to itself.Īpply more wetted EZ- ShellMaker™ to create a strong foot. Fold the edges that protrude past the mold back and rub smooth.Ĭut and size more EZ- ShellMaker™, 6 layers thick, in order to create a foot that can be attached to the mother mold. Press EZ- ShellMaker™ around the mold so that it conforms tightly to the shape of the mold. Place the wetted EZ- ShellMaker™ over the back side of the mold. Squeeze out excess water so the sheet is wet but not dripping. This does not take long, no more than a second. Cut or overlap EZ- ShellMaker™ to create a sheet four to six layers thick.ĭip entire sheet of EZ-ShellMaker™ in room temperature water very quickly in order to wet the entire sheet. ![]() Unroll EZ- ShellMaker ™ and cut enough so that the dimensions of the sheet is larger than the mold to be covered by and inch or two. The mother mold, otherwise known as a support shell will hold the mold level for filling and provide support when pressing fondant, gumpaste or any clay-like material into the mold. In this tutorial a mother mold (support shell) will be made over a Silicone Spread™ mold. EZ Shell Maker™ is an easy to use, non-toxic material that firms up in about 30 minutes and dries to a tremendous hardness overnite. A mother mold is typically an outer, rigid shell that supports the flexible rubber mold helping it to retain its shape during the casing process. EZ Shell Maker is a safe, easy to use material anyone can use to make a mother mold.ĬlearCut™ Isomalt – Chemically pure, ultra high grade Isomalt used by chefs and sugar artists to create cake decorations, showpieces and confectionary delights. We sell Isomalt at the best prices you have ever seen and the best quality you have ever bought.This tutorial illustrates how to make a mother mold (support shell) with EZ Shell Maker™. Safe-D-Clay™ is non-toxic and non-drying and is perfect for the clay ups that are necessary when making two part molds.ĮZ Shell Maker™ The flexibility of silicone rubber molds often require a “mother mold” also called a support shell in order to provide the support necessary to maintain its shape. Safe-D-Clay™ can be used to thicken thin objects before mold making and also to back irregularly shaped objects. Release-Dit™ also creates a slick surface on an object so that a cured mold can be more easily removed. Essential for multiple part mold production preventing one silicone part from bonding to another. Release Dit™ is primarily used to create a non-stick barrier between two silicone surfaces during the mold making process. It effectively stops silicone from creeping under an object and also prevents objects from floating when using liquid silicone mold making products. This is essential before applying silicone mold making materials in order to prevent the silicone from seeping into the surface and becoming mechanically trapped in the pores.Īnchor-Dit™ is a food grade temporary adhesive that creates a strong suction between an object and work surface. Seal-Dit™ is a food grade blend of waxes that is very effective at sealing wood, plaster, paper, cloth and almost any porous surface. Silicone Spread is a food grade mold making material.ĬopyFlex Liquid Silicone™ is an easy to use liquid silicone mold making material where equal amounts of part A and part B are combined to produce a durable, flexible, food grade rubber mold that resists temperatures below freezing and up to 450 degrees F. Great for highly detailed objects and much better than old fashioned liquid latex compounds. Silicone Spread™ can be used on horizontal or vertical surfaces and creates a rubber mold with a soft feel and excellent stretch. Silicone Spread™ is a mold making product that has a consistency like buttercream and can be applied using a brush, spatula or pastry bag. Very Cost Effective Food Grade Mold Making Product! Because you apply only the amount you need, you save on quantity of silicone used. ![]() Cure time is only one hour to yeild a pliable yet durable silicone mold suitable for direct food contact. It can be applied by hand to almost any surface or rolled out between sheets of plastic or parchment paper. Instead it has the consistency of soft modeling clay. Silicone Plastique® is a mold making material that is not a liquid. ![]() This is a good place to start when planning your mold making project and also serves as a convenient buying page once you have selected the mold making materials that you need. Below you will find a complete listing our silicone mold making products with helpful links to step by step instructions and instructional videos. There are many methods that can be employed when making molds and much depends on the shape, size and complexity of the object being duplicated. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |