Great videos! I just want to say that it's been about a year since I started getting into statuary and I want to give you credit that your videos were by far the most helpful so thank you. Your explaining is very clear and I even ended buying the same type of rubber latex from TAP plastics that you ended up getting. I initially bought the mold building stuff but I didn't like how thin it was. I did my first 2 molds with that latex and my other 3 with what you have and I must say that it's a much better product (unfortunately its sold out with like a 26 week wait period atm). After making 5 molds I do have some tips for people that I found made life easier or nice to know in general. - First thing is; instead of using cards to do the seams it's much easier and less time consuming to use aluminum tape. - Because this specific rubber latex is thicker than other liquid latex, I found only 8 layers is suffice instead of the typical 12-14 layers. Considering you're looking at over $100 per gallon for the rubber latex, doing less layers will make it so you can do 1-2 more molds. And as you pointed out in other comments, it's the mother mold that really holds the shape and 8 layers makes it thick enough not to rip when taking it off. - Last thing you want to know is when casting statues back to back with this specific latex you might come across liquid bubbles popping up under the latex. I think this is specific to this type of liquid latex as it doesn't do it with my 'mold builder" latex molds. This will create little bubbles in your pieces that arent really noticeable but if you plan on selling the statues you might have some OCD about it. You can take a small needle and poke a hole and push the liquid out or suck it out with a syringe. Your other option is to keep it in a dry, warm spot (NOT OUTSIDE IN THE SUN) and just let it dry out; usually waiting a day between castings will make it so that this doesn't happen. - Another alternative method besides the blue painters tape and wax is to just coat the latex mold with PVA (Poly Vinyl Alcohol), that creates a thin film layer around the latex and prevents the fiberglass from sticking to it. I find 2 layers is suffice going that method but if you're worried about it still sticking then you can do a couple extra layers. There is an upside of using the tape though and that is the fiberglass will come off easier; which lessens the chance of you breaking the piece you're making a mold out of. That comes in handy when you use hollow pieces to make a mold out of. You could even use the tape method and then put PVA on top of the tape so it doesnt stick/become part of the fiberglass mother mold. Just all up to preference. Hope you don't mind me sharing some tips and info that I ran into the last year making these molds. I've watched 20-30 videos on how to make these and as I said this is the best I've come across. Not only do you give info on every step of the process but you show what materials you use; it truly is the best one stop shop for learning how to do this stuff. Great job again. P.S. I'm totally jealous of your tortoise statue lol

Pretend that we are neighbors and send me a turtle!! This was such a helpful video

👍🏻 great tutorial and explanation. I started to watch to learn how this was done and 15 minutes in realized this was more involved than I was willing to take on, but watched until the end out of interest. It made me realize why concrete yard ornaments can be pricey….a lot of work goes into them! 🤔☺️

Really great tip with the fiberfill!

Watching this was pleasantly relaxing... As for the chicken-rooster.... It DOES look like a rooster tail with a hen head... Cant wait to see how it turns out!

Super helpful

Thank you for an excellently detailed demonstration and instruction plus invaluable tips for making latex moulds. I'm excited to begin!

Excellent 👌

Great instructions on tips and tricks 👏🏻 thank you

Thank you so much for this video it was super to the point and helpful. Thanks for including brands

Love the viedo very informative 👌

Oh my word, I'm so happy I found you!!! Someone that I can learn from, thank you, thank you!!😅😅Thanks!!

thx for the awesome vid man!

This is what I needed!!!!! Thank you sir!!

Thank You for your informative videos !!! .

Hi Andy I'm a recent fan from down by New Orleans . Your videos are great on average hw many cats of latex thank you.

YESSS MY FAVORITE VIDEO

Wow so much work and expertise!! I will leave mold making up to you because i don't have the patience lol.

Great

1000-th like is from Serbia. Great video.

Proud henster. Helpful video, thanks so much. Want to replicate some garden planter urns. I'm watching videos about various techniques and products for creating ornate molds in hopes I won't waste lots of $ & time in fails. It is enjoyable to watch these videos. Increases anticipation & excitement, too! Thanks!

Hello from Australia, that's a rooster, great video thankyou

Thank You

I have been making molds for about 6 months, your video is super. I have found it is easier to cover your Latex, with tin foil, then with tape ( before you fiberglass). it just me cheaper and easier clean up. you have to Clamp after you are done fiber glassing, Before you drill your Bolt holes.

Thank you! This is one of the best mold making tutorial that I've watched! Very informative and the step by step has been excellent. Have you ever used this technique with silicone?

Thanks so much for sharing the content. Very helpful! Question....I would like to make a mold from a tall “smooth” column. Ultimately, where I will have 8’ tall outdoor concrete columns. I want to have a mold out of fiberglass...and gel coat. I don’t think I will need latex mold inside...since there is hardly and details to it. So if I brush on gel coat before putting fiberglass...when would I need to start the separation flange all the way around it....because ultimately the gel coat will be part of the fiberglass mold at the end....unlike the latex mold and fiberglass mother mold. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Wow this is great! Could you make a mold for an interlocking concrete block? I was going to experiment with a retaining wall design.

Glad I found this video, a) that’s got to be a rooster b) wish I could add one of your tortoises to my garden in Texas

I love your videos, I have two horses that are about 3 ft high and 4 ft long I would love to have a mold made from them. do you make a video on how to make a mold for a large piece that weights to much to runn up side down? thank you

Hi, great video series! I have just bought some latex liquid rubber and done my first layer. It seems more runny than your latex, do I need to add the latex thickener?

Hi! If you want to make your own design for a statue, can you make it with clay and make a mold out of that?

Hello! Struggling a little bit here. At what layer did you start on the polyfill stuff for the undercuts? Please and thanks

These videos have been extremely helpful for me! I was hoping to get a bit of advice. I am making a life-sized Gila Monster sculpture that I hope to make a mold for and eventually make concrete copies of. However (I am not sure you are familiar with gila monsters) the lizard is covered in thousands of little bumps that I have incorporated into the sculpture. I am sure plaster would be able to get those small details but will I have any problems with Concrete?

I got started because of this video about six months ago. Thank you so much for your inspiration and information!! I have yet to be able to find TAP in stock. I used Holden's latex with pretty good success. I switched then to a latex that seriously failed me. I got ONE run out of the molds before the mold split. I wonder if you have a second choice of latex?? I don't want to make the same mistake again. 😞 Thanks again for putting these videos together, they are AWESOME!!

Great video. totally enjoyed this video and leanrt something new and by chance we share the same name. what are the chanchers of that? Hi From Northworthy!

Great videos, I have a question, how many layers of latex do you paint on a mold before your finished? Thanks

Thanks for the lesson. A question: You didn't mention how you get the playing card flange placed onto the form or attached to it? I understand making the seam. I just don't get what you are doing to have it stay in place before adding more rubber?

Do you need to coat the top of the wood that you are using as a base so that the latex will come off when you are ready? also Im assuming the critter somehow pops off even though you have hot glued around the edges??

I must not have seen it but before the latex as there some coating applied? Wont the latex stick to the object??

Great video. Can you tell me where to buy the liquid latex that you use?

Wondering what you do to prep the piece your making the mold for first ?

I found this to be very informative. I have to try to make a gargoyle from an existing one. One of my two got stolen and the company that made them is no longer in business. Why type of concrete do you use?

is there a certain mold that does better for showing detail? also, is there certain cement for that? Say would you use just portland cement becuase theres no aggregate? but use some rebar inside for strenth?

Hi thanks for all the tips. I am having a problem with some of my molds. I am getting air bubbles or blisters under the latex, the first one happened along the 3" length of a laying baby deers leg along the bottom edge of the mold (it has a flange) after about 10 layers. The other was a 2" deep wall plaque 16" diameter. I did the first coat this morning and this afternoon I have air under the latex again. 4 or 5 spots along the perimeter 1/2" to 1 1/2" long and about 3/4" high there is also 2 spots on the body in deep crevasses . One original is glazed ceramic and the other is concrete with hi gloss water base sealer. I am thinking they are to smooth for adequate adhesion. Any help would greatly appreciated. Thank you

What did you mean about the exacto knife cutting the seam around the cards ???

Great video.. how much latex rubber did you use out of that bucket for the3molds you made in this series, I’m guessing it was a gallon bucket. Kinda wanted to know how far the gallon would go. Or if a quart would do. Thanks.

Do you need to coat your Hen or model your molding prior to applying the latex rubber for easy removing later ??? Just curious , Thanks so much !!

For years I have wanted to make an 18" concrete, plain goose that can be dressed in sewn cloths as a male or female. I would like to try make a mold for a resin garden art rooster.

Hey, I want to make a mould of a hollow pot for planting , have any tips for that? Or should I follow the same steps

Thanks for this helpful video. I didn't catch how you make your card seam stay in place on the rooster or racoon . Are you just taping to the first layer of rubber? and do you need to cut the tape off at some point? Would super appreciate any further explanation of that part of process. Thanks! ( I've been working on a gargoyle mold with wings--and attempting a seam technique very similar to your chicken. Had a terrible time trying to keep the cards in place by lightly pinning--but they just kept slipping when I started brushing on next rubber layer. )

Do u have any tutorial on how to create a statue?

Second time watching this video trying to see if you had said how you clean your brush in between coats or do you use a new brush every time

Hi, great info. However, I am allergic to epoxy resin. Would it be possible to put the latex mold in a bucket and fill around with something else, like sand to keep the shape.. hmm the sand would probably collapse the mold?.. I can imagine the problems that might present, but do you have any suggestions?

curious... Can liquid latex be applied directly to an unpainted concrete surface for making the mold? I know concrete is porous, will it affect the silicone if it doesnt have a paint layer on it?

Hello compliments beautiful job, how can I buy those molds?

What about silicon in a tube from the hardware shop? Cheers Graham

I wish you sold your turtle mold.We've raised a desert tortoise for 25 years!We named her Peanut because she was the smallest of the babies.She's still going strong..

Hi love your videos do u sell them thanks

Did you use only the one gallon to make all 3 items or did u have sum left

Recently I made a latex mould over a concrete statue ( a frog) . At about the 15 th layer of latex , the mould lifted off the concrete statue. Have u ever had this happen? Enjoyed your videos , thanks.

If you were doing a large statue. And it had 4 legs. How would you fill the mold and separate the seem?

I bought a tortoise that looks very much like that for over 200.00! It is made of plaster. I would really appreciate to see the mold that you made specifically for THAT tortoise. Thanks so much. I just want to get those seems in the right place for that tortoise!!

Do you use any release agent for your concrete statues?

I'm wondering if I can use the rubber latex to repair a seahorse birdbath?

Nice...how would I make a mold for a concrete bowl?

Before putting anything on the cement, do you need to put a release on it like castor oil and rubbing alcohol mix. Or do i just put rubber on plain cement?

Do you happen to have a recipe for making small statues with delicate parts, like a bird's tail. I made a mold and used high strength concrete, but the tail keeps breaking. Should I maybe use Portland cement and fine sand? Not sure what to use. Help! Thank you.

i don’t have indoor space that can handle the smell, can make the latex mold outside ?

Can any liquid latex rubber be used? I see some liquid latex rubber that is for roof repair. Will that work just as well? Please share where you get your liquid latex rubber. Thank you!

I’ve been trying to buy the latex you use for weeks and it’s sold out. I’m reading there is some shortage of one of the ingredients. Do you have an alternative you’d recommend?

love the video. question, how much would charge me to make a mold for me lol. I'm Serious. I don't have the patiences to makes these 😅 I'm ordering a 3D printing of a tall 18x18 base and maybe 24-30in tall gargoyle for my new outdoor concrete fence pillars. and I have 10 of them to make. so I'm hoping instead of 3D printing 10 of there (they're very expensive) I'm hoping to buy one and duplicate them into concrete. any thoughts woould be greatly appreciated😊

Hello compliments of y job and how can I buy the molds please thanks

Do I need a seam for border tree branch 5” wide and 6 “ high?

KZfaq: "That was part 1... would you like to see part 3 next? 🙄

Do you sell these somewhere online and do you sell custom molds/mother molds? Like if mailed a resin bear standing 24inches

I have a 14 inch high horse statue I will like to make. What will you do for a 4 legged statue? How will you create a mold? How would I poor it in?

its a chicken, love the video, Thank you!

how many molds are you able to make with that size bucket of latex??

Use a profile gage to help you get closer

Why is my mold sticky in spots and can I use latex on a concrete statue to make a mold

I have 3 of those tortoises. I got them from Lowes.

Do you have a formula for figuring out how much concrete to make?

about how many castings can you get out of those molds?

Does this method work with bare concrete?

The tail on the chicken figure says rooster. A hen has a shorter tail without long feathers. Not all roosters have prominent wattles or combs, but their tail feathers are impressive. Take a look at some hen and rooster pictures from hatcheries.

my statue is made of styrofoam. Can I use this process to make a mold for that?

I keep having my tape stick to my latex when using the cards and tape. Both blue painter and masking have stuck and ruined the latex. What am I doing wrong

Could I use clay to make the original item?

so the original item doesn't need any release agent?

I tried the hot glue but the ornament was stuck to the wood permanently so I used white silicone sealer instead and it's great I leave it for a few hours before making my mould and it's easyer to pop of when I want to put another ornament in its place.another thing I do mix up a little plaster or use poly filler and fill in the gap around the ornaments base to stop latex seaping under when you make your mould

It's a hen. lol Great video!

so whats the... no less than # of coats, and whats the total overkill of # of coats?

It's a rooster, pin feathers on the neck and long tail feathers.

Did you have to put a seam on the squirrel?

A rooster has wattels on its neck but sometimes a hen can have big tail feathers but yes roosters ALWAYS have wattels

Ok, I really love your chicken. Do you sell them?

For the Love of God, can you tell me where I can get a concrete mold for a bald eagle?? I have spent weeks trying to find one only to get bombarded by scams wanting me to buy statues. Could you make one? I'm 68 4:02 and want to finish my memorial wall. Hard to explain what I want here but what you make looks gre

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How much the mold please

I have a baby Yoda that I'd like to turn into a "garden gnome" but his clothes are actually cloth. can I put the latex over that? he is a plastic doll underneath so I guess I could make him clothes if I need to. but that's an extra thing I'd rather skip if I can.