I think I’ve spoken about my ongoing collecting of Mattel’s Mad Scientist toy line from the 80s. I have a set of all of the monster molds from the various sets now. I had used a substance called Zubber to make lasting copies of these figures, but it didn’t give me results like I had hoped for. Not terrible, but also not getting the fine detail of the molds. So I had been on the lookout for some substitute. The molds aren’t put molds, so I avoided liquid options since they would have to be pressed closed faster than the liquid would run. A lot of the two part silicones are too runny, or begin to cure too quickly. I wasn’t able to find a happy medium.
I bought a set of Elmer’s glue Squishies to see if their “mystery mix” had the properties I was looking for. Each set comes with pour molds that are simple enough that a child should be able to use them with ease. It seemed like a decent possibility and in the end, though there was some runoff, it worked perfectly. Minimal bubbles even with a lot of stirring, lots of color choices with the inclusion of various kinds of Elmer’s Glue on the market, and I was able to find an industrial source for the two part mixture at a fraction of the price of branded refills. Eventually I will be able to produce as many of these figures as I want in whatever style I desire. So, at long last, my search has ended. I’ll risk linking the comic’s twitter feed so you can look at my results. Photo for reference.

Anyway, I don’t feel like talking about anything else that’s going on. I’ll leave you to your own devices. Hopefully you will have a nice start to your week and will be able to return on Wednesday for more comic. Until then, mix well before pouring.

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Hello! I get a “Hmm…this page doesn’t exist. Try searching for something else.” message when clicking the link to the final results of your monster mold adventures.

Strange. It works normally for me.

Are you logged in to Twitter on the browser you’re clicking the link on? I ask because there are links to Twitter that say they’re broken when I’m not logged in (whether trying out a new browser and not being logged in on that one or in incognito mode that doesn’t remember to be logged in if I’m logged in on regular mode).

Have you looked at a modeling clay-type stuff, named Sculpey [tm]?

I think that: you mold the Sculpey into whatever shape you’d like, + then bake your artwork in the oven.

I haven’t used Sculpey, but I had some friends who have.

Have any other, Between Failures readers, used Sculpey?

[Here’s an article that explains what Sculpey is]:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpey

I guess if you wanted to try Sculpey- you could 1] buy some, + then make a 2 or 3 inch sculpture/doll with it, + see what you think of using Sculpey.

It doesn’t release from these kinds of molds very well and they can’t withstand the curing process.

Dang. Oh well.

Perhaps that Moon Sand or something like it?

2738 Worth Keeping.

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