MOLDMAKING
160 Make: Volume 08
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Molds can be made of rubber, steel,
clay, brass, wood, plastic, lead, and
even sand, and people use them to
cast objects ranging from 40-foot
bronze Buddhas to microscopic
cell structures. This article focuses
on casting small objects in rubber,
which is a reliable technique that’s
employed throughout the film and
special effects industries, as well as
the jewelry industry.