I need a rabbit for Half Clocked. I have this lovely wood rabbit I bought back in 2012 from artbase, but I don’t want to alter the original for my purpose.
Using EasyMold Silicone Putty, I made a mold of the rabbit and let it be for a long time while working on other aspects of the build (as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases).
I’m using Alumilite Amazing Casting Resin, my first time using an opaque resin (as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases). I followed the directions exactly, though I did mix too much for the pour. I wasn’t sure how to gauge the amount needed. Watching it cure was fun. :D
The result? It turned out well considering my original mold was not that great. You often can’t tell you have a bad mold until you cast something in it. But, the resin is sandable, and I did not want to start over. This cast would work well for my purpose since it looked more hand carved than the original. Here’s one of the flaws from the mold before I sanded it smooth.
The instructions recommended painting right away, but the acrylic brown I used did not want to stick. I washed the paint off and then used a spray primer. The paint adhered to the primer without issue. Pretty great for a maiden voyage, and it works well for my purposes. :]
Hmm…I kinda want a chocolate bunny now. haaaaaaaaaa
