For the action figures you need to make a model. Easiest way is to use clay preferably K122 this is real fine clay good for making details. You can then bake it in a clay oven before making a mall but at a certain point you get lazy and you will skip this.

There are many ways to make a mal. For the action figures of reanimation we have used a two separated mould method witch fit exactly on each other. For this you need to seal your model halfway in clay that stays soft for ever (mould clay). Make sure that the moulding clay fits tight to your model to prevent gaps and bubbles later on. Around this you build 4 walls in this case also from modelling clay. An attempt with 4 wooden laths had failed dramatically. It’s advisable to coat the model and inside walls with wax available in spry can. After an attempt without wax the silicone rubber got stuck on the clay model. Thus to be sure use wax!

Now the silicone rubber can mix. Here we used Smooth-on mold max silicones witch you can buy in different hardness. After mixing the ingredients it’s just a matter off pouring it into your self-made cup containing your model.

Drying goes slowly (8 to 10 hours at room temperature). So dream about it overnight.

When the silicone rubber is dry you can remove the clay bathtub a very lovely moment! Leave the model in it! You need to make the second half of the mould.

Make with the moulding clay again a bathtub around the model. Make sure that the clay fits tight around the silicone rubber else the fluid rubber will drain out Witch happened several times. Make sure that you use wax again on the parts that will get in contact with the silicone rubber. The rubber gets tight really good!

Mix the silicone rubber and pour it into your bathtub. Leave it to dry again overnight.

When the second half is dry you can remove the clay and your model. You’re left with two separate silicone rubber moulds. But you need to be able to pour fluid plastic. For this you need to make a pouring hole. The easiest way is to have a flat peace on your model (something you have to think about when making a model) cut away al the rubber until you get at your model. When putting the two half’s against each other you will have one side where you can pour. If your model doesn’t have a flat part you need to make a pouring hole with modelling clay witch you cut off after pouring.

Now comes the part with pouring the fluid plastic. Make sure that your two moulds parts are well joined. Here we used smooth-on casting a two component plastic witch gets hard in a half hour. Make sure that your mould is well dry and clean. When in contact with water the plastic will foam even if this was soap.
Pour steadily until you reach the top.

After a half hour the plastic is dry and harded and you can remove the mould parts. As you can see you may not lock up air into your mould otherwise parts of your model will stay unpoured. You can easily solve this by making tiny air holes. excessively plastic can be removed with a knife.

Your plastic action figure is ready.

Paint your figure with plastic resistant paint. Here we used paint for miniature soldiers.