tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post7855001417762347882..comments2023-10-02T06:11:09.471-04:00Comments on sketchBot: Sketchbot Prototype Sculpt, Phase 4, Part VSteve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-78997060597761598052008-07-17T16:04:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:04:00.000-04:00Thanks Branden,My first mold attempt was with flim...Thanks Branden,<BR/><BR/>My first mold attempt was with flimsy foam core, which caused the mold to bow outwards. I wanted to use more stable materials the second time around so that I would ensure as tight of a seal possible. You are correct that more organic shapes can have an undulating seam. My character lent itself to a fairly straightforward delineation between front and back.<BR/><BR/>The pencil mold was poured as one piece and I cut a slit on one side and halfway through the top and bottom. I was then able to pry open the rubber mold enough to pop out the cast resin.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to seeing your upcoming project! It's nice to see folks take notice in mine, and if you can glean anything from my mistakes, all the better.Steve Talkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-52244443264270502332008-07-17T14:34:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:34:00.000-04:00This sculpt is coming along really nicely. I'm abo...This sculpt is coming along really nicely. I'm about to embark upon a very similar project, so following this blog has been really helpful and inspiring for me.<BR/><BR/>Couple of questions: You mentioned the importance of keeping the mold level. What's the consequence of an off level mold? Your current sculpt really lends itself well to a level mold, but I would think certain shapes would almost require a more organic seam to accommodate the topography of the original.<BR/><BR/>Also, how does your pencil mold work? It looks like you poured it in one solid piece. Did you cut the mold in half after it cured, or are you able to retrieve the positive from the pour hole?Brandenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431912058925645776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-87890464813209103342008-07-17T12:48:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:48:00.000-04:00STEEEEVEEEE!!!!These look great...looking forward ...STEEEEVEEEE!!!!These look great...looking forward to next week!SpankyStokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935919679629186167noreply@blogger.com