Latex doesn't perform well in a non porous mold like silicone, but you can cast a platinum silicone into the Body Double mold as long as Ease Release 200 is applied to the mold. You could also bush a urethane rubber - like our Brush On Series - into the Body Double mold.
What can be used to clean off the part A and part B from brushes, etc? Will acetone remove silicone? I imagine once they're mixed and set that it will peel off, but on their own..?
Thanks for the reply. I went to your website and came across Ecoflex Gel and Dragon Skin. Will any of those work in the BodyDouble mold? I just want to make sure this is the right stuff to use before ordering. If it helps, what I need to do for my project is make a body cast of the actress. In the scene, her stomach is going to be stabbed and cut open. I want it to look as real as possible, so that's why I want to make it out of a soft material. Again thank you for helping answer my questions
You could cast another platinum-cured silicone into the Body Double mold as long as a release agent like Ease Release 200 is applied to the Body Double mold first.
@SmoothOnInc Thats great. I've been a smooth-on costumer for years, but never tried this product. Might just have to schedule a lifecast and try it out. THANKS
someone has asked me to complete a torso lifecast with a portion of the body draped as is typical of an old Roman bronze. I'm not quite sure how to keep the fabric stiff enough to hold either alginate or silicone. Any product suggestions or tips would be appreciated.
My wife and I have discussed doing one of these of her and I out of a sturdy lifelike silicone. how do I figure out how much material I need? is there a kit?
+George Pierson the current technology for spraying release agent does not allow us to properly use the type of release agent that is necessary for a silicone lifecasting.
Hi. Great video. I had a quick question. If I made the mold with BodyDouble, can you pour latex into it or dragon skin? I don't need a solid casting for the project I'm doing but rather material that is soft and can be cut into
Use a the recommend release agent and shave ALL the hair off. I used olive oil as a release agent and had not shaved the area of application- big mistake. it felt like my skin was being torn off- it was incredibly painful. Other than that it's great stuff!
how to make a full back and front like a like a mannequin that only goes to the waist wish this guys could make on of my gf but only that it will have back ans front to it in one piece
Watch more lifecasting videos here: th-cam.com/video/145TDzTXluU/w-d-xo.html
Latex doesn't perform well in a non porous mold like silicone, but you can cast a platinum silicone into the Body Double mold as long as Ease Release 200 is applied to the mold. You could also bush a urethane rubber - like our Brush On Series - into the Body Double mold.
How much silicone do you need for a full body cast
"WARNING Make Sure Your Model Can Breathe" - Thanks for the tip :P
parece broma pero hay personas que lo olvidan de verdad
@EscapeDesignStudios Body Double is an investment grade material - yielding multiple castings.
@Jagdtoq Yes, a Body Double silicone mold can be used for multiple castings.
@EscapeDesignStudios We still use the mold on a regular basis! It is on display during out in-house seminar.
What can be used to clean off the part A and part B from brushes, etc? Will acetone remove silicone? I imagine once they're mixed and set that it will peel off, but on their own..?
99% isopropyl alcohol should work for this.
Thanks for the reply. I went to your website and came across Ecoflex Gel and Dragon Skin. Will any of those work in the BodyDouble mold? I just want to make sure this is the right stuff to use before ordering. If it helps, what I need to do for my project is make a body cast of the actress. In the scene, her stomach is going to be stabbed and cut open. I want it to look as real as possible, so that's why I want to make it out of a soft material. Again thank you for helping answer my questions
Was the model completely nude? I plan on doing this for an upcoming project and wanted to do a TC-266 self skinning foam for a light weight prop.
Yes in this case the model was. Our FlexFoam-iT! X is also a popular choice for prop making.
can you put plaster in the rubber cast to make the mold cuz I'm trying to make a cast that can be used with clay to create a latex costume?
You can cast plaster into Body Double silicone
The end result is AMAZING! Using your products, how much would it cost to do this entire project?
So at the end I see it's a hard sculpture... What if you wanted it squishy and stretchy at the end ?
You could cast another platinum-cured silicone into the Body Double mold as long as a release agent like Ease Release 200 is applied to the Body Double mold first.
@@smoothon can you do a tutorial 😆 plz .. soon 👍
You could use a process similar to this as well th-cam.com/video/wd1fe4pMNa0/w-d-xo.html Your idea is great, we will let the video team know!
Great tutorial! where can I get the board/bed the model is on? Does it have a name? Thanks!
@SmoothOnInc Thats great. I've been a smooth-on costumer for years, but never tried this product. Might just have to schedule a lifecast and try it out. THANKS
I need to make multiple silicone castings of a body, can this system be used for that?
someone has asked me to complete a torso lifecast with a portion of the body draped as is typical of an old Roman bronze. I'm not quite sure how to keep the fabric stiff enough to hold either alginate or silicone. Any product suggestions or tips would be appreciated.
Often the drape is applied afterwards using fabric stiffened with resin.
How thick is this stuff? Would it pull on skin and alter their natural shape? Also can the mold be used for clear resins?
+UHFStation1 The mold can be used for some clear resins, Body Double is lighter weight than alginate, producing a more 'lifelike' mold.
Sell a kit that includes all that is needed including clear resin?
Do you have plans to do a full-body video instead of just the front?
can the silicone be used on top of fabric if it is coated with a release agent?
Yes, apply Body Double release cream to the fabric before molding.
My wife and I have discussed doing one of these of her and I out of a sturdy lifelike silicone. how do I figure out how much material I need? is there a kit?
We do have calculators on our website, these may help www.smooth-on.com/support/calculators/.
Also, we have lifecasting kits available: shop.smooth-on.com/body-double-standard-set-starter-kit
Would it not make sense to use a release agent that could be sprayed on like you would with paint?
A good point. The propellant in aerosols can be skin irritants. Also, a hand applied release helps ensure thorough coverage.
Smooth-On Why not use a simple air propellant, a CO2, or a combination of the two?
+George Pierson the current technology for spraying release agent does not allow us to properly use the type of release agent that is necessary for a silicone lifecasting.
Smooth-On Oh.
The table seems like a great asset. Is it fully adjustable? Where did you find it?
This tilting table was obtained from eBay.
Smooth-On, Inc any idea what it's called or how it's described? Modeling table? Tilt table?
@@smoothon Also would like to know!
so what is the name of the material that you call part A and part B in your video?
This material is our Body Double Standard silicone: www.smooth-on.com/products/body-double-standard-set/
Thank you
@hammerogod You can get an idea of total cost by searching for 'Body Double Visual Coverage Chart' on our website.
Umm
This is a 'tilt table' which we obtained from ebay.
The worst thing about lifecasting is the one time use of the mold. I wonder how many pulls you get out of this material.
Will this be heat resistant? For instance, if I made a cast of my leg for me to vacuum form, would this melt?
It can resist up to 150F
I like how you placed the descriptions for hiding the model’s private parts!
Same
Margarita Castro did you just reply to a 6 year old comment
Hi. Great video. I had a quick question. If I made the mold with BodyDouble, can you pour latex into it or dragon skin? I don't need a solid casting for the project I'm doing but rather material that is soft and can be cut into
Mix the Bronze powder with what ????
Smooth-Cast 325 liquid urethane resin
Use a the recommend release agent and shave ALL the hair off. I used olive oil as a release agent and had not shaved the area of application- big mistake. it felt like my skin was being torn off- it was incredibly painful. Other than that it's great stuff!
how to make a full back and front like a like a mannequin that only goes to the waist wish this guys could make on of my gf but only that it will have back ans front to it in one piece
Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/
I would love to do something like this but my wife is a bit closed minded when it comes to art...sigh...
Some people have a wonderful job!
If she looked any less interested she might just fade out of reality LOL.. love love LOVE the artwork and company however :D
cost?
+Luis G.A Cost and amounts needed for different types of lifecastings can be found at www.smooth-on.com/Life-Casting-Body-/c3_1184/index.html
very good
Amazing Results! But you need to much patience to do this. :-)
Body Double Release Cream looks like a Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline.
It is actually a specially formulated release. Works better than petroleum jelly with Body Double silicone.
Oh wow
Looks like that lady from x-men
ah yes, 2008. the age of -360p- edit: 240p
Check out a newer torso lifecasting video here: th-cam.com/video/mc2YQ1pI12w/w-d-xo.html
Pretty fun job i guess, but can probably scary at times.
This is a great idea. Our distributor in Denver had a full-body lifecasting seminar, and have posted a video at TH-cam id v=bwpN0OHZsmA
they forgot one of the most important steps,
removeing it
unless they want that poor woman to be stuck in that position for ages
Very informative, but your text kept getting in the way.
DUDE, this is so cool :) And chick is hot too TBH :D
Thanks for watching!
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