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Step 2Make the Mold
In a separate bowl, mix 4 tablespoons water with 4 tablespoons of Mold Compound. Gradually add the compound to the water as you quickly stir. This is to avoid lumps. Fully mix it together, but don't take too long. Pour the compound into a dixie cup. You will need a spoon to get it all. Tap out any bubbles and insert your thumb. You have to act quickly here since the compound sets completely in 2 to 3 minutes. Now... DON'T MOVE YOUR THUMB! Hold still for a couple of minutes. This shouldn't be too difficult.
It's important to decide the amount of compound needed before starting. You can't add more later. Starting with more water will extend the setting time, but will result in a less strong mold. I know the epoxy works well in a 50-50 mix. I might want to make more than one too. So I'll stick with what works.
Sorry, a couple of pictures didn't come out. Namely those showing pouring the compound into the Dixie cup. I think you can figure that out though.
It's important to decide the amount of compound needed before starting. You can't add more later. Starting with more water will extend the setting time, but will result in a less strong mold. I know the epoxy works well in a 50-50 mix. I might want to make more than one too. So I'll stick with what works.
Sorry, a couple of pictures didn't come out. Namely those showing pouring the compound into the Dixie cup. I think you can figure that out though.
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