mold ideas

[ahoiberg]

i'd like to make a few resin blanks for making shaving brush handles, can anyone comment on what they've used to mold blanks bigger than pen size?

 

[arioux]

Here is a tutorial about how to make your how mold:

http://content.penturners.org/library/techniques/Making_a_Silicone_Mold.pdf

 

[ahoiberg]

thanks alfred, i guess i was thinking more along the lines of premade things... like PVC pipe or something. i was just curious to see what 'around the house' items might be used for molding. i suppose it could be anything, but is there a mold release or something or is the shrinkage of the resin as it cures enough to prevent it from sticking?

 

[ahoiberg]

and, nevermind! just saw all the answers to my questions in another thread on this page!

 

[Mike D]

The storage containers sold by grocery stores are good ones and they come in different sizes. Glad makes the dispossible ones which should meet your needs I would think.

 

[Jamie Fowler]

I have found a few in the office supply stores lately that are the perfect size and shape. They have flat bottoms, square sides, and the blanks pop right out. And they are stackable. They also come with lids if needed. They range anywhere from $1 on up.