Flat Moulding- Creating our prosthetic

Creating the ProstheticProducts used:

• Cling film
• Measuring beakers
• Moulds
• Pigments
• Gel25 A B and C.
• Mould Release Spray
• Baldiez (not super Baldiez)
• Acetone
• Brushes (to use and throw away)

Health and Safety

•  Baldiez- Wash with water and soap if it comes into contact with the skin, Wash with clean water for 10 mins if goes in eyes. Wear gloves at all times.
• Keep ventilated

Remember

• C is a deadener so it softens the silicone mixture making it more flesh like.
• If you are creating a larger prosthetic which requires more strength and rigidity, use 40% C instead of 90%. 

Creating the Prosthetic

1.  Cover area with cling film and put gloves on
2. Take mould off the sculpt
3. If any clay remains in the sculpt- clean out with IPA and a cotton bud
4. Apray ALL OVER with mould release spray and leave to dry
5. Cut any flappy bits off
6. Mix 1 part Baldiez to 2 parts acetone. We used 50g Baldiez to 100g Acetone.
7. Mix well
8. Tip carefully into mould and 'swoosh' it around to give an even, thin layer.
9. Dry with cool hair dryer- this dries matte.
10. Apply a second layer, ensuring the whole mould is covered.
11. After checking the edges are dry with a pin, mix equal parts A & B Gel 25, and then add 90% C, we used 50g A, 50g B, so 90% of 100 is 90g C.
12. Add a tiny drop of pigment to the mixture. This will help blend the prosthetic into the skin.
13. Pour mix into the mould and scrape excess off so edges are smooth and not raised.
14. Leave to set on a flat surface.

After applying 2 layers of Baldiez. Mine got some air bubbles in it- i think due to brushing the baldiez on too thickly. I will remember this when I make my next prosthetic.

After pouring in the coloured silicone.