Plug making

BillB · #1 05-26-2004, 10:57 AM

What is the best foam to use for a plug?

What do I use to seal the foam so I can start the mold making process?

Dutch Peter · #2 08-19-2004, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BillB

What is the best foam to use for a plug?

I think the cheapest, PVC foam (spray-on).

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillB

What do I use to seal the foam so I can start the mold making process?

Apply a thin layer of epoxy filler. You get a smooth surface by sanding this. then wax it (apply release agent).

Good luck

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