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So, this project has been on my "want to do" list for quite a while, and I've finally gotten around to sharing pictures of my progress so far. I'll start by saying that I've had zero experience working with silicone or resin before now, and this is my first ever attempt at making a mold of anything. Anyway, I wanted to make a Mata Nui stone/totem, similar to what is seen in the comics and mini movies to represent the Great Spirit. I started with a small model to test the process, and it turned out pretty good. The pieces I've made so far have been cold casted with aluminum powder. Once I've had a bit more practice, I'm going to try casting cement pieces for a more authentic stone look. For my first attempt, I coated the inside of the mold with a thin layer of powder before casting, which (I believe) resulted in a pocket of air/powder at the base of the mold (the top of the piece). I decided not to pre-coat the mold for the second cast, and the result was a much darker version without any major hiccups. By the third try I was able to eliminate much of the seam and tiny air bubbles that were present in the first casts, but it's still not perfect. In the album, the first picture is of the last cast (unfinished). When I have a little more time I will try to put up some thumbnails so there's not as much clicking to do. For now, here is the link to the entire album (good luck ): https://flic.kr/s/aHskjhP8aa Update: This past weekend I had a little time and decided to create a new totem mold to allow the cast to sit upright. The process is partially documented on DeviantArt, but the final photos are also posted below (I am going to see how the autoscaling works, and may just end up linking back to the album). I'm pretty happy with how the new mold came out. I fixed a few things that bothered me about the first one, but of course the this one isn't perfect either. Personally, the eyes are not as symmetrical as I'd like them to be (something I made worse by digging at them with a razor blade >.<), and the "nose" line seems a bit too wide to me. Everything considered, it sits upright and I'm happy. I also went hiking this weekend and found some pieces of natural coal, which I may try to use to create the shape the Makuta stone. That's it! Thanks for looking! Comments, questions and criticism are always appreciated!
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