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Hello Alphahlee, Changing the skin tone maybe difficult but can be done with care. Here are the instructions to do this; Materials; 1. Silicon skin kit clear or toned color w/ activator. 2. A quart of Natptha for cleaning & diluting silicon 3. Airbrush, you can get this from a hobby shop or an a...

My deepest sympathy to Ish's Family & Friends. I am saddend by the loss of a valued member of this world. I pray for her that she will be at peace, She will be missed but her memory will linger with us in our hearts. I thank you for your work and contributions to this wonderful community. Ishtar...

Silicone is about 10lbs/gal, so you can figure out the answer using the dolls weight minus skeleton weight divided by 10lbs/gal. I hope this will get you close to the true answer.

Cheers,
RJ

Hello Rainy, Try using GE silicone I (the clear stuff that smells like vinegar). It is about $4-$5 in any hardware store. The GE Silicone I will dry in 20min or less. Here is what you need to do; 1. Test if the GE silicone I will stick well to your silicone insert. a) Clean an area on your insert th...

Great News

Things would not be the same without you Ish.


RJ

Hello Cardo, I assure you that method I am suggesting is a very safe true & tried method. Alginate can deal with delicate areas like the ears, nose, eyes and even private parts. The method I suggested is used to make a lifecast of someones entire head, body, baby's hands, feet or any body part f...

Hello Cardo, I think the best way to make a cast of Brenst head without damaging Brents head is to use the alginate and plaster bandage method. Here is the step-by-step instructions; Mateials: get them from: http://www.artmolds.com 1. 2lbs alginate FiberGel E F/X Grade, since you are a beginner this...

I would like to express my sympathy to Scotts family and friends. It is a sad day for all of us. I pray for Scott's soul that he may be with his Maker and forever have peace & happienss. Scott, you are in my parayers.

RJ

Cardo,
Thank you for a wonderful job, Congratz on you new assignment. Your work is excelent!!! More power to you.

Cheers,
RJ

Hi equus, Por-A-Mold S-333 TA from Synair is a good rubber mold material. I use it with any tin based silicone. Just make sure that you mix this 1:1 by volume exact. You can apply about an 1/8in thick of this stuff over your original work and use fiberglass or plaster for the backing to hold the mol...

hello equus, If it is'nt to late, use tin based silicone. This will work with your present mold. Burman industries can direct you to the right tin based silicone to use on your project. Platinum based silicone is very sensitive to sulfur and latex, just a miniscule amount will prevent is from curing...

Hello Mytime,
Thank you for your advice. The 1st-PC skeleton is a PVC and bunggi construction, similar to a puppet doll. Foam is formed over the skeleton, then silicon forms the outer skin.

RJ

Hi Ish,
Thank you, Pls. let me know what I can to do to help the managers in their decision. This is an exciting time for all of us.

Thank you,
RJ

Hello Ish,
I am interested in your proposal, I can be the moderator for the meantime until someone will take my place. Again Ish, I can't thank you enough for your help.

RJ

Hello Ish,
I hope I am in the right area, I would like to ask you what I need to do to create a forum for the 1st-PC. I would appriciate it if you can give me a space for our members to talk about the 1st-PC.
Ish, thank you for your support.

RJ