How to Make Reusable Molds (CHEAP)

Learn an easy DIY budget-friendly process for making reusable molds from clay sculptures! Sculptor Andrew Keith lays out the supplies needed for it like silicone caulk, clay, plaster, and cloth. Then he walks through each step of the mold making process including applying thin silicone layers for detail, adding cloth strips for strength, constructing a burlap plaster mother mold, carefully separating the mold halves, cleaning up the pieces, and finally casting to reveal the finished plaster copy. 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Supplies 00:38 - Detail Layer 01:15 - Building the Seam 02:10 - Working on the Back 04:14 - Adding the “Key” 05:48 - Working on the Front 07:05 - Making the “Mother Mold” 09:34 - Casting 10:40 - Outro RELATED LINKS: How to Make a Mold (CHEAP) - • How to Make a Mold (CHEAP) 10 Steps for Capturing Likeness and Expression - • 10 Steps for Capturing Likeness and E... #portraitsculpting #portraitsculpt #makingmolds COURSE DESCRIPTION: This portrait sculpting course will dive deep into the techniques and principles that will help you master the portrait. Portrait sculpting is one of the most difficult challenges that visual artists can take on but if you follow the lessons and do the corresponding assignments you’ll be surprised how fast you will improve. ABOUT PROKO 3D: Instructional How to Sculpt videos for artists. These sculpting lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching. If you want to learn more about drawing check out my other YouTube channel: Proko - / prokotv CREDITS: Artist | Instructor - Andrew Joseph Keith () Producer - Andrew Joseph Keith, Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh ) Script & editing - Andrew Joseph Keith Model images courtesy of