Now that I have become more familiar with Smooth On's Product Oomo, I have come to some new conclusions as to the best way to execute creating a mold. Although plaster of paris was a workable solution in creating the turtle shell, in retrospect Clay actually would have been easier to work with. Secondly, I made a false claim in that video. There are two seperate types of Oomo which is made. The Purple Oomo 30 is a thicker silicon agent. It is the original with a cure time of six hours. Then Oomo 25 which is Blue became available and it is a thinner silicon with a quicker cure time. However, both are still available for purchase and neither product has replaced the other. In fact, it is great that there are more options available. Also I had created a positive replication of the turtle which is useless because OOMO CANNOT BE COLORED! Even with psycopaint you would fight the blue or purple undertone constantly, which would be a waste of an expensive paint.
So I am remaking an episode to reexplain Oomo and plastic casting. However, it will be more accurate in information and will hopefully produce a much better mold. The subject will no longer be the turtle (which had been cut from the show Arcadia Anyways!!) But instead Weapons!! GUNS AND KNIVES!
Yes, I know I promised an edible Episode as well! It is under developement because I am still awaiting baking products in the mail.
In the Mean Time: Check Out THE EPIC CRAFT HOUSE
This is a project created by a good friend of mine Daniel Lyon and is Co-founded by Bennett Seymore and Myself. Currently we only have a few bracelets and accessory items for sale. However, that is not the full mission statement from the Epic Craft House. In fact, we have much bigger ambitions including creating props for purchase as well as accessories. Eventually larger chain mail projects will be available for rent to vendors as well.
However, we CANNOT make this HAPPEN without YOUR help. So for now, please purchase one of our lovely bracelets or accessories and visit the Etsy/Facebook page. Thanks! Lydia
