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Originally Posted by dr.freemanstein
I want to create something unique.... Does anyone know the best way to go about this (what matting to use/resin, how many layers to do, what to make the mould from etc...)
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ARRRG! I wrote loads in reply to you & my browser just crashed!!
I guess the benefit of this is that you just get the links without my half-formed suppositions - I know naff all about this subject, but your question interested me, and I did some Googling:
http://www.puppetguild.org.uk/janking2.htm
http://www.cyb-glassfibre.co.uk/GRPMaintenance.htm
http://www.mse.mtu.edu/~drjohn/my415...0/class20.html
http://factoryfive.com/table/ffrkits...datefeb05.html
The first couple of links are probably only useful as an introduction to glassfibre mould-making, although CYB do classes. The third one seems to answer your questions about the type of matting & resin & stuff to use - the interesting question is more "what to make the plug from" I think, rather than the mould. When you've read these articles the word "plug" will make sense, and the last link shows photos of the plug for Factory Five Racing's forthcoming (and gorgeous) GTM Supercar kit.
I'd be really interested if you wanted to discuss this further - please feel free to throw some ideas around.
Stroller.