Rock molds aren't difficult to produce. You'll need a little patients, a few tools and I'll supply you with the basics. In order to save some time I'll review the most popular method while taking note of the lesser used techniques.
Firstly, before any molding is attempted, you'll need to identify the type of rock formation and general landscape required. Secondly, locate a suitable rock or small bolder to use as a template for your mold. If safe to say that there is an ample amount to choose from if you venture out your front door or even go as far to take a sample from your prototype. Either way make sure you choose a foundation that closely resembles your desired effect.
After you find the perfect prototype start the process by cleaning your find thoroughly around its surface. This will allow for a good bond when casting not to mention a exact replica of the surface area. Your next move is to yank out your liquid latex and marinate the surface of your rock. Allow for latex to dry and duplicate process three or four more times.
Upon completion of first few layers of latex, grab some gauze from your arsenal and cover evenly over portion of rock you wish to mold! When done covering rock with gauze go after another layer or two of latex!
If you're thinking to yourself this sounds like a great deal of work... then never fear as you may purchase prefab moldings in any train shop or most hobby shops around the country or online.
To reduce cost and save time take existing mold and change it's positions by inverting or alternating between two or three molds instead of purchasing eight or nine separate moldings.
When incorporating this technique remember to line the rock replicas in a pattern that is random enough to be considered natural.
Following these techniques will provide you with the truest molds and the most efficient applications to provide your layout with realistic rock formations.
Firstly, before any molding is attempted, you'll need to identify the type of rock formation and general landscape required. Secondly, locate a suitable rock or small bolder to use as a template for your mold. If safe to say that there is an ample amount to choose from if you venture out your front door or even go as far to take a sample from your prototype. Either way make sure you choose a foundation that closely resembles your desired effect.
After you find the perfect prototype start the process by cleaning your find thoroughly around its surface. This will allow for a good bond when casting not to mention a exact replica of the surface area. Your next move is to yank out your liquid latex and marinate the surface of your rock. Allow for latex to dry and duplicate process three or four more times.
Upon completion of first few layers of latex, grab some gauze from your arsenal and cover evenly over portion of rock you wish to mold! When done covering rock with gauze go after another layer or two of latex!
If you're thinking to yourself this sounds like a great deal of work... then never fear as you may purchase prefab moldings in any train shop or most hobby shops around the country or online.
To reduce cost and save time take existing mold and change it's positions by inverting or alternating between two or three molds instead of purchasing eight or nine separate moldings.
When incorporating this technique remember to line the rock replicas in a pattern that is random enough to be considered natural.
Following these techniques will provide you with the truest molds and the most efficient applications to provide your layout with realistic rock formations.
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