How to Make a Mold Out of a Foam Plug
Making a mold out of a foam plug is a simple process; you can use rubber mold material available in your local art store. Creating a mold from a foam plug allows for the replication of more plugs without having to go through the trouble of making each plug by scratch. The molding material fits snugly around the plug, ensuring a consistent size. You can also use the mold over again, but if you need to create more than one at a time, consider making more than one mold.
- Foam plug
- Clamp
- Glue
- Box
- Rubber mold material
- Brush
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Instructions
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Mount the foam plug to the work surface using a clamp or glue. Another option is to place the plug in a box.
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Mix the rubber mold material according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Create an initial layer by applying the rubber molding directly onto the foam plug with either a brush, or by pouring it on, if you're using a box.
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Apply a second coat after the first coat has had time to set, around 15 to 30 minutes.
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Let dry completely for about an hour.
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Gently remove the rubber mold by pulling up on one section of the mold at a time.