Polymer Clay 3 D Mold Tutorial

Making a 3 D mold is simple. Choose a two sided metal pendant, or even a textured bead. You will require 2 of these as you will be making 2 identical molds.

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Step 1: Making the Mold For the fish you need to make a two-piece mold.	Step 2: Condition enough Elasticlay for 2 of the fish or beads by squeezing between fingers like play dough. Mold maker doesn't need much conditioning as it is very soft. Best not to overwork it, otherwise it becomes too warm and squishy.	Step 3: Roll into a ball, then roll out into a tube and cut in half. Flatten the balls slightly.
Step 4: Brush your fish or object with Armour all or cornstarch as a release agent. Press your fish or object into the clay ½ way.	Step 5: Mark opposite edges with Exacto knife or needle tool, so you can realign the mold and the sides later.	Step 6: Repeat with second fish, but use reverse side of fish and press into clay.
Step 7: Mark each side of the clay ...	...So that marks will match each other.	Step 8: Bake the mold and object together, according to manufacturers instructions. Let Cool. Remove fish from the molds.