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Tips for Making Silicone Molds for Pewter Casting using Smooth-on Mold Max 60

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UPDATE: I must apologize - there is a clip missing where I pour the second half of the mold - this was an editing error. I've now made another video on two-part mold making - much greater detail. Be sure to check it out: https://youtu.be/WPZdfL83qko .………………… I'm making some robot parts by casting pewter. The parts will eventually become part of an automaton. I've pewter casting a few times now and have gotten pretty good at making decent silicone molds. In this video I share my methods and process for mold making. I have a couple other videos on pewter casting and mold making if you'd like to check those out: https://youtu.be/KugCtkRpwVs Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:39 The mold box 0:57 Preparing the first half 1:49 Pouring the first half 4:13 About sprues and vents 5:16 Cutting the sprues and vents 7:16 Powdering the molds 8:05 First test pour 8:51 Troubleshooting pour issues 10:05 Second test pour 11:45 Cleaning up the cast parts 12:15 Finished robot parts 13:14 Bonus content!

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