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Hey Everyone,

I recently picked up some InstantMold ( yeah I know its repacked stuff). I've done a bit of a review of the product on my blog and wanted to share my experience with you all.

Check it out Here

Thanks.

yeah i got a test strip of instamold myself but i couldnt do what i tried to achieve with it... which was copying shoulderpads...

btw, i couldnt open http://tinywarriors.blogspot.com/ due to an error on that page

Yeah, I got a blank page here.

I use it all the time for all sorts of little bits and gubbins. It saves loads of time and hassle over other moulding materials for simple press moulds etc.

The CMON Instant Mold stuff is basically just a more expensive re-branding of Oyumaru - A Japanese product. Bizarrely, it makes you want to chew it as it smells kinda fruity...

You can find on sale in the UK here - http://www.metalclay.co.uk/oyumaru-instant-mold-moulding-compound/

your right, its pretty good for press molding but pretty gak for making any two sided molds :/

I would have to agree that the Instant mold is hit or miss. I have been using it since its release on Coolminiornot (I know that it did not start there) and have been using it for all sorts of projects that includes bitz that I do not wish to pay for multiple copies of. My Soul grinders slashing arms of instants were products of this. You just need to be patient with what you are molding. You can do two sided mold, you will just have to be careful with bending the model too much before the green stuff dries.

Great review! Looks like you've had some successful luck with it. I've used it too, and it's great. For quick casting, it can't be beat. A lot easier to work with then silicone. One thing to note is to keep your area free of dust/dirt as much as possible. This is because when in the silly putty state, it picks up everything. This can add to casting problems. It is also possible to do 2 part molds. I've casted Ork Torsos, and legs with success. The key to making a 2 part mold is to cool second half of the mold quickly by running cold water over it. This is because the heat from the second part will start to soften the hardended half. I don't recommend using resin as a casting medium with it. The resin I've used actually melts the mold and creates boils. Curing resin is very hot. Hot enough to burn skin, something which I have learned from previous experience. I love the bases you casted, very organic.