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You can laminate multiple pieces together to thicken/stiffen it, but a single piece from head to tail should be enough. You can think of it like a spine, only as tall as possible without getting too … (View Post)

I've not had the opportunity to work with either of these. I normally just use Liquitex high gloss varnish as it's pretty flexible and holds a good shine for years. Though depending on your applicati… (View Post)

Really love the attention to detail you are putting into this project! Part of the fun in making something like this is learning about the history/materials/techniques that would go into the real thi… (View Post)

Hi John, Our newest course "Lab Work For Animatronic Characters Part 1: Making A Mechanical Core" contains a section where the instructor casts a fiberglass core in a silicone mold. This pr… (View Post)

Hi John, We have courses that use fiberglass and resin for mold making, but nothing for casting rigid props yet. I'll pass the idea along to the team. Thanks, /Chris (View Post)