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In this video lesson artist and mold maker Matt Lewis will teach you how to build a simple box mold using a disposable plastic cup. You will learn how to make the easiest box mold possible including techniques, materials and tools, as well as how to cut the silicon and create the partitions in the […]
Level 1
In this video lesson artist and mold maker Matt Lewis will take you from start to finish of a box mold. You will learn how to make a traditional silicone box mold, one of the most reliable and straightforward types of molds in order to mold a complex organic object. You will learn the materials […]
Artist and master mold maker Matt Lewis will walk you through how to create a more advanced polyurethane brush-up mold for more complex clay sculptures. You will learn how to make the most economical and high quality brush-up mold possible, as well as gain the technical knowledge that will enable you to solve major molding […]
Artist and master mold maker Matt Lewis will show you how to create a clay lay-up or case mold. You will learn how to make the most economical and highest quality case mold possible. You will learn how to use the materials and gain the technical knowledge that will enable you to solve difficult problem […]
In this video lesson artist and master mold maker Matt Lewis will walk you through how to create a simple polyurethane brush-up mold for your clay sculptures. You will learn how to make the most economical and high quality brush-up mold possible. You will learn how to use the materials and gain the technical knowledge […]
Common Questions
I'm new to mold-making. Is this a good place to start?
Yes! This Learning Path is designed to be an introduction to mold-making. The lessons cover some very simple techniques as well as more complex methods for creating molds.
Matt uses a lot of materials in this Learning Path. Are they all necessary?
Yes, mold-making requires some specialized materials, and it is important to use the right tools to get a good result. A complete list of the materials Matt uses is listed in the description for each video.
Are assignments included in this Learning Path?
There are no separate sections for assignments. Each video is an in-depth demonstration of the mold-making process. We recommend that you watch the demonstrations, take notes, and then try the techniques for yourself to get the most out of this Learning Path.
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