Multi-Piece Molds

 
 

Multi-Use Glass Mold

Chicago Shakespeare Theater- Hamlet

A vacuum degassing chamber was used in pouring this mold.

Materials:  Smooth-On SORTA-Clear 18

 

Rubber Knife

Chicago Shakespeare Theater- A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Materials: Smooth-On Mold Star 30, Smooth-On Magic Cast, Plywood, Smooth-On Simpact 85A, SO-Strong, Cardboard

 

Actor-Specific Thrown Bust

Chicago Shakespeare Theater- Nell Gwyn

A terracotta cast was made first, until it was decided that basalt fit the aesthetic better. The sculpting process can be found under “Busts” on the "Sculpture & Scenic Art" page.

Materials: Smooth-On Rebound 25 and 40, Smooth-On Plasti-Paste, Plywood, Smooth-On FlexFoam-iT! 17 and 10, Dowel Rod, Paint, SO-Strong