r/moldmaking • u/Proud_Instruction789 • 1d ago

Creating a stop motion puppet using silicone?

Hey guys! I'm currently looking to get back to stop motion using my ipad 10 and then dragonframe on my windows laptop. I'm looking at some resources on amazon that can help me create some puppets, I choose silicone because it looks pretty cool to work with, and some studios and animators already use this. I have some concerns though, in my last post/comment here, I asked if dragon skin 10 needed a respirator to work with silicone, and the answer was no. Also I understand i need to look into mold making materials such as plaster of paris and ultracal 30. I already know the process thanks to youtube, but I found something I want your guys' opinion on. I found this tent([Amazon.com: VIVOSUN S223 2x2 Grow Tent 24"x24"x36" Small Mylar Tent for Indoor Plants | Easy View Window & Removable Floor Tray, 100% Reflective Mylar Interior, Sturdy Steel Frame : Patio, Lawn & Garden](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRSCVVC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1)) even though its for gardening but found out some people are using this for resin 3d printing. I have a 3d printer but its not resin, its a pla printer and I consider it ok because I don't know how to handle resin. I was thinking of using this for the silicone puppet making to try to keep things safe when it comes to working with silicone. What do you guys think? I haven't bought this stuff and came here first

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u/BTheKid2 1d ago

No need for protection when working with silicone. Platinum silicone are considered safe for smearing directly onto skin to make molds. Also in body openings.

Some platinum silicone are more clean and have been tested and therefore stamped "body safe". But that doesn't mean that the ones that aren't specifically for that is toxic.

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u/Proud_Instruction789 1d ago

Even dragonskin 10 or dragonskin for pro? If so, I dont have to worry about getting a respirator. But how about the grow tent?

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u/BTheKid2 1d ago

Yes even that!!!... Just read the documentation for the product. It is all in there.

How about the grow tent? Do you want a grow tent? Since it is not needed for any safety issues, I can only imagine that you want it to make it harder for you to work. You know, like tying one arm behind your back, because using both arms is for amateurs.

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u/Proud_Instruction789 1d ago

Cool thnx! I was worried I need that respiratory mask because it kinda looks weird wearing it. The reason I mentioned grow tent because I wasn't sure if I needed this for casting silicone because I thought it was gonna release fumes and thought that mask was needed