Alan, Dick Smith wanted 5 minutes deell time with ultracal 30, before mixing, detail coat only. Each additional coat was 3 minute dwell time. In hot climate, misting between coats keeps adhesion at best. For foam prosthetic molds, he added a concrete bonder. Basically white glue. This added in sealing mold better to receive zinc mold release. Maybe cover sometime sissle fiber, and other options for reinforcement. Great info!!
@StiltbeastStudios10 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt, Im going to pin this comment!
@Hugojosecor4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Allen must be the largest consumer of plaster in Texas, USA. Very Cool!
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
I think you may be right...
@603VIL4 жыл бұрын
Allen, great video! I mean this when I say that you're teaching is top notch and premium. You're the best teacher I've ever had. I may not get a degree or certificate from this, but the lessons learned are worth so much more. Hopefully some day I'll get to shake your hand in a Monster Camp! Thank you as always! Bravo sir 🎃👍
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! - hope you get to camp one day, it is really special.
@robertwhite58044 жыл бұрын
Another fine KZfaq Wednesday. Thank You for teaching me something new Allen.
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@barbaraselletti65203 жыл бұрын
Great video, Allen! You gave me a better understanding of these materials.
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@greazy_gsus8134 Жыл бұрын
Best channel to have stumbled onto. Thank you for all you do! Time to go make even MORE stuff!
@StiltbeastStudios Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Go Make Stuff!
@monniebrentart88422 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining how the hydro cal works..also love your show....
@fillmorehillmore82396 ай бұрын
Used all of these as well as hydrostone. I prefer the hydrocal due to it being pure white and its high green strength. Best of all worlds for my specific tasks.
@kellyjean49812 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you sharing such detailed information
@CobwebsandCandlesticks4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for dropping that knowledge bomb good sir! Lots of good info!
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@kimazz1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@deoblo854 жыл бұрын
ultra cal s my go to after i seen you do it in layers !! Thanks HFL!!
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
You bet buddy!
@lesterduglas4 жыл бұрын
Good video
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stevevaughn2040 Жыл бұрын
You know Ed and Jordu? I love those guys. Saw Jordu at Monsterpalooza a few years ago. He is my idol, Ed and Marsha are rock stars.
@StiltbeastStudios Жыл бұрын
Yup, I love all those people! I will see them in august at Monster day in Greely!
@stevevaughn2040 Жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios very cool.
@BokHog2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this information. Thank you.
@StiltbeastStudios2 жыл бұрын
Im trying to fill gaps in available knowledge with info that I have, not enough info out there.
@nicholasbintner46774 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@spikeyspoems4 жыл бұрын
Very useful info! Any chance you'll make a similar video about the different materials that can be poured into the mold, for either masks or props?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
mostly its just latex poured into plaster molds- what ere you wanting more info on?
@BambiPal423 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios What about a mold for silicone based prosthetics?
@berlinadavis79282 жыл бұрын
What do you get the latex and what kind do you use
@kristopherlizotte6544 жыл бұрын
Wicked awesome video ! Very informative.
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Cisco366914 жыл бұрын
This is good to know thanks .
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
You bet
@loku774 жыл бұрын
I needed this
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Hope it helped!
@davissantiago51772 ай бұрын
Great tutorial, my question is after molding is set and ready to be used,is it heat resistance above 350F degrees. I planning on doing molds which I'm going to use hydrocal, and I use thermoplastic to make the mold.
@603VIL6 ай бұрын
I'm trying to KZfaq my way through learning how to make a mold for what would be a latex prosthetic bite wound. How would you go about this process? Would you apply your mask making process to this or would you make a mold differently? And, if differently, how would you do it? Any links to videos would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏
@jenniferreynolds4233 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Cab you explain about Koalin?
@StiltbeastStudios Жыл бұрын
that is a clay that has gotten a little too expensive for mask making because people are eating it as a dietary supplement. As far as clay goes, I’d stick with white stoneware, white modeling clay or WED clay. Those are my favorite water based lady’s for sculpting.
@loku774 жыл бұрын
Where do you get hydrocal? How much plaster and water do you need to mold half of a full head mask?
@StiltbeastStudios4 жыл бұрын
get hydrocal from a ceramics supply store- far better to buy it local than to pay for shipping. molding a half mask takes about 15-30lbs of plaster depending on size.
@slouchengames Жыл бұрын
This is why I liking reading comments I was wondering this same thing. But I was also wondering how much latex on average per mask. Thanks for the great vids. I’ve already leqrn d so much in a short time
@samanthanicholson90152 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to make slab molds for clay and making cement molds for wax contianers what kind of plaster do you recommend? Would you let me know a ratio you used to make your turtle? I love that and will be making something soon.
@davidshives10306 ай бұрын
Hi there... I'm making 3D terrains 18x18 inches by 1.5 inches. Love Ultracal 30 in my molds, but the weight is crazy for shipping. Can I add perlite to the mold to make it lighter?
@Art.06063 ай бұрын
Where do you buy your Plaster? I’m also located in Texas and am having issues finding some.
@StiltbeastStudios2 ай бұрын
right now there is a national shortage- but Trinity ceramic is the best in DFW
@beauhaley34889 ай бұрын
Hi I have a old plastic mold I'd like to put some plastering then make many latex molds of the plaster casting Which one is best
@beauhaley34889 ай бұрын
Thank you
@StiltbeastStudios9 ай бұрын
If you have no undercuts in the mold then you can use ultracal no problem.
@lofadem2 жыл бұрын
Hi what would you recommend crown molding, I’m working on a 50 year old building that has some old molding crown ,that is falling off and they want me to repair it .
@renees7662 жыл бұрын
1:22 so hilarious, I literally lol!!
@StiltbeastStudios2 жыл бұрын
lol, I do a lot just to amuse myself lol.
@603VIL10 ай бұрын
How big of a bag (in pounds) do i need to make one mold?
@StiltbeastStudios10 ай бұрын
depends on the size of the sculpt really- but figure 50lbs for a full head and 25 for a half mask
@quicksilvain2769 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vidéo. You use HYDROCAL plaster and I can't find it in Europe. Do you know the plaster MOLDA 3? According to you is it as effective as the plaster HYDROCAL ?
@StiltbeastStudios Жыл бұрын
Herculite is what I have heard of in the UK, otherwise Im not sure, Im sorry.
@quicksilvain2769 Жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios Ok thanks
@mercer29-42 жыл бұрын
Great video! How hot does ultracal 30 get when mixed and curing on the sculpt?! I’m new to this and making a full headed mask! My clay is prolly a medium by plastiline i believe! Any help Is greatly appreciated just don’t want it to melt but want the detail.
@erins.54208 ай бұрын
Can these plasters be used as casting plaster?
@StiltbeastStudios8 ай бұрын
yes, the ultracal 30 is formulated for that.
@berlinadavis79282 жыл бұрын
I have been watching lots of videos on making molds I'm still kinda confused I have several questions Where do I get these products Which ones do I need to get ... just starting out and learning never done any Do you have to always use water based clay for the sculpture ... for example if I have a item made out of wood am I able to use that (wood) I need help 😞
@ISG_ImpeccableScentsGalore2 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen first I love this video and you’re a wonderful teacher. I currently use cemental to make my candle vessels but it’s not easy to color so I’m looking for an alternative to it. My first question is, is ultracal 30 heat safe like Cemental and Jesmonite? My second question is If I use Ultracal to make a candle vessel what do you recommend that I seal my vessels with?
@StiltbeastStudios2 жыл бұрын
its heat safe and I would use johnsons paste wax.
@ISG_ImpeccableScentsGalore2 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios thank you so much Allen
@ISG_ImpeccableScentsGalore2 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios I made a couple of vessels with it and I love it, I’m waiting on the seal to arrive so I can add wax and make candles 😊 thank you again for the advice.
@cliffdariff742 жыл бұрын
Hello how do you wax hydrocal plaster?
@design3213 жыл бұрын
Does hydrocal or ultracal30 allow you to manipulate the plaster while setting up (like plaster of paris does)? I am presently casting in hydrostone which dries very strong and hard, but it stays watery for about half an hour, but when it sets up there is practically no working time. Literally it sets in under a minute. I want to hollow out the center a little and bring that extra plaster up the sides of the mold, but there is no time to do it with finesse, so it sets with ridges that cannot be smoothed out with a spatula.
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
Ultracal 30 is the one you want then, it has a much longer working time and you can mix it a bit thicker to start with.
@sharonmyde7183 жыл бұрын
Hello. I found this video very informative. I have question which of the plasta's is lighter in weight after it is completely cured?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
pottery plaster is the lightest
@sixstringslayaguitarman4193 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, thanks for this video. I had a question. About how many pulls can you get out of a Ultracal 30 mold and the Pottery plaster #1 mold? I heard you can get more pulls from the Pottery plaster? Do they both retain the detail of your mask comparatively? I'm trying to decide between the two. Thank you.
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
they both capture the same detail- the ultracal will hold it longer as the pottery plaster will erode faster, I would choose ultracal if you can get it.
@alphabravo17273 жыл бұрын
Great video! Would the hydrocal be good for exterior planters?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
No, Id go with concrete actually for out door use
@mrlionel19652 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid. I don’t see hydro cal around our area. What are your thoughts on Sheetrock cement?
@StiltbeastStudios2 жыл бұрын
its not strong enough, look at ceramic supply stores near you. It can be ordered online but shipping is expensive. using anything else is frustrating. Where are you located?
@mrlionel19652 жыл бұрын
I am in eastern Wisconsin, about 35 miles south of Green Bay.
@slouchengames Жыл бұрын
I had to drive almost two hours to get my hydro cal but it was still cheaper and faster then shipping
@mabkhara.guamusang99802 жыл бұрын
Is there any plaster that I can use for interior mold making? i want that glossy finish like ceramic.
@dannyramos59244 ай бұрын
Use lime and marble dust
@jimpinney3 жыл бұрын
I have some latex molds that are smallish and use plaster of paris so the kids can paint them, however they often the break, would the usg #1 be better for this?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
yes, it is stronger than plaster of paris by quite a bit.
@jimpinney3 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios so am I right to assume that other than being stronger there are no real differences as far as sanding, painting, sealing the statues and such. Just want to be sure no problems before I change over, don't need upset kiddo's. Thanks for the help
@NukaDud3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen! I just did my first mold ever and used Ultracal 30. For the beauty coat, is it normal for my Ultracal to go from the thickness to actually do my beauty coat to absolute solid within a minute?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
that sounds really fast, what was the whole cure time of that batch?
@NukaDud3 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios I think I was on my detail coat for about 7-10 minutes then I noticed it was getting thicker so I had to hurry and get the undercuts then boom, solid haha! I probably had about a minute with the more mud like consistency before it solidified. Did the same thing on the second batch too. The mold is functional but it could've been better
@loriscott86693 жыл бұрын
can l use hydrocal as a mother mould am making a silicone skin first its the first time doing this
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
yes you can, it works fine.
@kymbo723 жыл бұрын
i can't find Ultracal 30 here, but I have heard i can make it myself by mixing 90% plaster of paris + 10% cement. would you say that is true?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
no, my experiments in that field have largely failed. Where are you located?
@kymbo723 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios Australia. I mean i can get it, but only if i get it delivered and shipping makes it too expensive. I am actually just trying to make my own "stones" to paint mandalas etc on, so it would be nowhere near as intricate as using it to make a mask i imagine?
@INQUIRINGMINEZ2 жыл бұрын
@@kymbo72 I think I heard herculite no 2 is like the eastern equivalent
@mugtabaaladhmawee8417 Жыл бұрын
@@kymbo72 hey how did that go with making your own ultra cal ?
@kymbo72 Жыл бұрын
@@mugtabaaladhmawee8417 didnt end up trying it
@samanthanicholson90152 жыл бұрын
What can strengthen plaster of Paris?
@StiltbeastStudios2 жыл бұрын
fiberglass strand will help, but its a pretty weak plaster.
@samanthanicholson90152 жыл бұрын
@@StiltbeastStudios ok then, thanks I'll look for something else.
@samanthanicholson90152 жыл бұрын
I'll be looking for hydrocal
@alteredstateskustom4 жыл бұрын
Great info! I had to watch it twice..... I think I still forgot half of what you said?
@StiltbeastStudios3 жыл бұрын
lol.
@INQUIRINGMINEZ2 жыл бұрын
Hey just doing some research thank God for your video but I wanted to know is there anyway I can use the ultracal 30 for home decor items like vase, trinket trays and such and ofc seal them?
@lazovkalazovovska51192 жыл бұрын
SLATKARISTIKA = NOVO BMW
@rockas78 Жыл бұрын
Give a try to more quality plasters,dental ones and you wont regret it.Moldano is one of the best,and lasts longer
@StiltbeastStudios Жыл бұрын
they just dont wick latex as well, Dikeen green is good to mix 50/50, but it hurts absorbtion if its too heavy in the mix in my experience.