whats everyone use for a release agent?

[csxernie]

hey guys,
I'm new to the custom world. i would like to know what you guys use as release agents? there has to be something cheaper than the price you pay at a hobby store.

[Dave Mc]

I use smooth-on smoothcast. With it, I don't need a release agent at all in normal use. If I have something somewhat sticky, like a hydrospan head, I'll rub some baby powder on it. Works great and is very cheap.

[spiderrogue]

for the stuff that i use..no agent either..stuff just pops out...
alumite..i think that it is called...mold maker...

[csxernie]

thanks guys i'll look into buying my next mold making material like that.

[ctc]

Hmmmm....

I never use a release agent. BUT I do use a thin layer of talcum powder in my molds when I cast. Helps prevent air bubbles.

Don C.

[Seeker]

Beer...... Oh wait sorry wrong thread.

Seriously I use this stuff called mold maker it really flexible and stuff pops out really easy.

[david_b]

Hello ~ New to the community here, but of course, a collector of Megos since my Mom bought me the original Batman and Robin figures from the 'first four' back in '72/73. Anyone here offer head-shrinkings for reasonable rates..? I have a Mattel 1999 Bergman head which I'd love to have shrunk/painted to Mego size for some outfit customizing. I'm assuming that head's used for some of the excellent customs I've seen. If I'm incorrect, let me know; I've seen pics of the new 'retro' line, and the shrunken Bergman heads look much better than the newly released Barry Morse likeness.

Just curious ~ Thanks much,

David B.
Army guy just back from Kuwait

[YANOULI]

I use smooth on mould release.
a cheap alternative is vaseline mixed with white spirt, i used to use it when i cast white metal figures.

Hello ~ New to the community here, but of course, a collector of Megos since my Mom bought me the original Batman and Robin figures from the 'first four' back in '72/73. Anyone here offer head-shrinkings for reasonable rates..? I have a Mattel 1999 Bergman head which I'd love to have shrunk/painted to Mego size for some outfit customizing. I'm assuming that head's used for some of the excellent customs I've seen. If I'm incorrect, let me know; I've seen pics of the new 'retro' line, and the shrunken Bergman heads look much better than the newly released Barry Morse likeness.

Just curious ~ Thanks much,

David B.
Army guy just back from Kuwait

Hi David,

Dave Mc sells the shrunken mattel Space1999 heads, i've bought several from him. Send him a PM and he'll sort you out.

[nightowlghoul]

Smoth-on universal mold release.

[csxernie]

Beer...... Oh wait sorry wrong thread.

Seriously I use this stuff called mold maker it really flexible and stuff pops out really easy.

i like seekers the best it seems everything goes better with a cold one

[megocrazy]

Smoth-on universal mold release.

Me too!!

[AAAAA]

Stoner silicone Mold release, Or vasoline jelly ,brushed on and lightly heated by a hair drier to even it out.