How to Make a Mold for a PVC Figurine
PVC figurines are a popular piece of desktop ornamentation. Displaying characters from various anime series as well as original creations, often of a science-fiction or medieval-fantasy nature, the figurines can be stunning creations. By creating your own mold, you can create your own figurines of either your own design or one based on a popular character.
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Things You'll Need
- Silicone rubber mix
- Plastic food container
- Petroleum jelly
- Modeling clay
Instructions
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Create a base model out of modeling clay, and leave to dry.
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Line the inside of the plastic container with a thin layer of pe.
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Mix the silicone rubber mix and pour it into the container, deep enough to submerge half of the figurine, and smooth it out.
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Spread a thin layer of petroleum jelly around the front half of the model.
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Press the model halfway into the silicone rubber mix, and leave to dry.
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Apply a thin, smooth layer of petroleum jelly to the remaining half of the figurine and the top of the silicone rubber.
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Mix a new batch of silicone rubber and pour into the plastic container until the figurine is fully submerged.
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Leave to dry.
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Remove the silicone rubber molds from the container, and the clay model from the silicone molds.
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Tips & Warnings
You can create a mold of an existing figurine by replacing the clay model you made with the premade figurine.
