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Post #278098 by Bowana on Wed, Jan 10, 2007 8:33 PM

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Tikigap: Glad it's useful to you! Sorry I've been slacking.

Pdrake: All right! You made a mold! Is this your first time? I've not tried foamcore board. How did it work (or not)? Have not tried Legos either. They're probably very sturdy.

My advice on cutting open a mold and not harming the piece is to be vewy cawful! Is it a hook you've got in there? Using a photo or sketch of the piece is extremely helpful as reference. It's easy to forget where everything is when cutting, especially when you have to do it pretty much blind. Take your time. Stop and think if you get lost before you cut any further.

Please post some pictures when you get it open. I want to see how you did. The three most important words to remember are: TAKE YOUR TIME.

Good luck!

Finky: I've also seen people use chunks of cured silicone as filler. I've never tried it myself because of the threat of delamination of the old silicone from the new. I'm too chicken to try it and risk losing a mold (especially one I'm being paid for). How has it been working for your neighbor?