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Which Silicon is generally the best to use when making prosthetics, as well as moulds.
Hi all!
I'm new to the SFX industry, particularly in creating my own moulds, casts & prosthetics.
Because of this, I was wondering if someone could please tell me which of these silicones from this shop near me (https://www.barnes.com.au/addition-cured-silicone-4?orderby=reference&orderway=desc) would be the best to use universally/generally? If you recommend several for separate uses or reasons & would be able to tell me why, I would highly appreciate that.
Thank you for your time!
I'm new to the SFX industry, particularly in creating my own moulds, casts & prosthetics.
Because of this, I was wondering if someone could please tell me which of these silicones from this shop near me (https://www.barnes.com.au/addition-cured-silicone-4?orderby=reference&orderway=desc) would be the best to use universally/generally? If you recommend several for separate uses or reasons & would be able to tell me why, I would highly appreciate that.
Thank you for your time!
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The number after Platsil Gel is the durometer, so the Platsil Gel-00 is much softer and the Platsil Gel-25 is much harder. If you find the Gel-10 is too soft for a specific mold/project I would try the 25.
Hope that helps!
/Chris
I hope you're doing well & staying safe during this time.
Thank you so much for your reply - it was incredibly helpful & just what I was needing to know!
Kind Regards,
Briar-Rose
Looking forward to seeing what you create with it!
/Chris