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.