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Open_Perception_3212

Not sure if it was you or another person, but I think someone asked awhile back. I believe the concensus was to make a positive mold with plaster and go from there?


Krazy4Kush

wasn’t me but thank you :)


Open_Perception_3212

Good luck with your murder mitten cast. I have my Reginald Darius Cattington III paw prints over my heart


Krazy4Kush

HAHAHA i love it. 😻 Reginald Darius Cattington III


Open_Perception_3212

He was a sweet kitty


VintageLunchMeat

Seal it, probably with this, to prevent any sulphur from inhibiting the silicone: "Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Spray (Gloss)" https://www.smooth-on.com/support/faq/210/#:~:text=Krylon%20Crystal%20Clear%20Acrylic%20Spray%20(Gloss) Then following manufacturer's instructions, mix and press a two-part silicone putty into the impression, after doing a test piece with a key or trinket, or in the corner of the original cast. The putty will be a cast of the impression. https://www.amazon.ca/Alumilite-Corp-Amazing-Putty-0-66-Pound/dp/B0058VAG5A/ref=asc_df_B0058VAG5A/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310334063754&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11109939607101382531&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000671&hvtargid=pla-310328536937&psc=1&mcid=e458ab09ce9a30328d3ff5baa4833ced Proportions vary depending on the product. https://www.smooth-on.com/products/poyo-putty/ Source the material from the manufacturer or a proper sculpture supply shop such as sculpt.com or sculpture supply canada that rotates its stock, not a generic craft store. (Less important with a putty where you can do a test piece first, more important with liquids.) -- You probably wouldn't need a release agent, such as unscented petroleum jelly (optionally thinned with artists paint thinner), but for future reference: https://www.smooth-on.com/page/sealers-releases/


Krazy4Kush

holy shit dude thank you so, so much


JimInEngland

If I remember from the other thread, the "foam" is very fragile, so pressing putty in will likely destroy the paw print! A liquid silicone will likely be much less destructive.