A question of Silicone Deadener
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Hey there lads and lasses,
Quick question. I'm working on a series of 1/6 scale projects that will use silicone skins/body suits to bring the characters to life and I was wondering if I needed to use deadener to preserve the articulation of the armatures/bodies inside the "creature suits" and the semi-articulated heads?
I'm working with Dragonskin 10, so not 100% sure if I need deadener or if it was even needed to begin with?
SJ
Quick question. I'm working on a series of 1/6 scale projects that will use silicone skins/body suits to bring the characters to life and I was wondering if I needed to use deadener to preserve the articulation of the armatures/bodies inside the "creature suits" and the semi-articulated heads?
I'm working with Dragonskin 10, so not 100% sure if I need deadener or if it was even needed to begin with?
SJ
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Best Answer
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I would do a test. Partially fill you mold around a joint with Dragon skin straight and then do one with deadner. See which gives you the movement you want (you might have to play with ratios of deadner you use to get it just right). My theory is the straight Dragonskin will have more elastic properties and your figure will snap back to its original pose easier. Now with that said I'm not sure of your knowledge with silicones and deadner but just in case here is a tip. Make sure you have straight silicone skin that has gone off laid down first like an encaspulator, then add the silicone deadner mix. If you don't you're likely to end up with a sticky mess. Happy hunting!!5
